Preparing for Marriage with Clarity and Confidence
At Mountain Pathways Counseling, premarital counseling isn’t just about checking a box before the wedding. It’s about equipping you with the tools, insight, and connection you’ll need to create a thriving, resilient partnership—one that lasts through the seasons of life.
Our approach is practical and personalized. We help you explore key areas like communication, conflict, finances, intimacy, family expectations, and shared goals—so you can step into marriage with clarity and confidence. Whether you’re navigating differences, discovering your strengths, or having conversations you’ve never had before, this is a space for honesty, growth, and preparation.
Our premarital program combines evidence-based tools, engaging conversation, and honest reflection. You’ll explore strengths, identify growth areas, and gain practical skills around:
We incorporate the SYMBIS (Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts) assessment—one of the most widely used and research-backed tools for engaged or seriously dating couples. This online assessment gives us a personalized overview of your relationship, highlighting strengths, potential challenges, and areas for growth. With SYMBIS, you’ll gain insight into how your personalities, communication styles, expectations, and family backgrounds shape your connection.
The results guide meaningful conversations during counseling sessions and help you build practical skills for everyday life together. Whether you’re exploring finances, conflict, intimacy, or future goals, SYMBIS gives us a helpful starting point. It’s structured, easy to understand, and tailored to support long-term relationship health.
For couples who value a spiritual foundation, we offer faith-integrated counseling that thoughtfully includes your beliefs and values in the process. Whether you’re seeking to apply Christian principles or simply want space to explore how faith shapes your relationship, we tailor each session to reflect what matters most to you.
We recognize that faith can be a source of strength, guidance, and unity in marriage. In these sessions, we may explore topics like prayer, forgiveness, purpose, and shared values—always at your comfort level and with full respect for your unique journey.
Faith-integrated counseling is never about prescribing a certain view; it’s about making space for your beliefs to support the growth and depth of your relationship. If spirituality plays a role in your life together, we’ll help you build on that foundation with intention and care.