Premarital Counseling

You have the rings, the dress, the invitations, and a home to share. What else do you need to make sure your marriage sets off on the right foot? That new home will only be a happy one if you know how to work as a couple from the start. At Redding Christian Counseling in California, we help you anticipate the problems that might occur during your relationship.

It’s important to be on the same page with regards to household management, communication, financial responsibilities, and parenting (if you plan to have children). Premarital counseling will encourage you to build a strong foundation with Jesus Christ as the center. Think of the counseling sessions and “homework” as getting an advantage in your marriage that sometimes takes married couples years to figure out (if they ever do).

You will learn to productively discuss issues and uncover possible problems that will affect your relationship. We combine psychology with faith-based counseling to help our clients identify thoughts and responses that may not benefit the relationship. With premarital counseling, the two of you will learn how to share openly and honestly while also keeping your words and behaviors respectful and honorable.

The couples who visit us at Redding Christian Counseling in California work on:

  • Communication

  • Asserting roles regarding financial responsibilities and housework

  • Intimacy

  • Childhood issues that may present a problem in the future

  • Past trauma or abuse

  • Goals for the relationship

  • Parenting goals

  • Setting healthy boundaries

  • Working to resolve conflicts without hurting each other

  • Spiritual goals as a couple

Consider premarital counseling as a healthy life map for your marriage with Jesus Christ as your compass. If there are areas in your relationship that you are unsure about, now is the time to address those issues in a safe and secure setting. We are available for face-to-face consultations and online support.