Pre-marital counseling Los Angeles   

Premarital counseling, a form of couples therapy, is designed to prepare you and your partner for marriage by facilitating important conversations about topics such as sex, finances, values, culture, religion, family and children. It can also help identify potential points of contention and provide you with strategies to deal with them effectively. Building a solid foundation for your marriage through online counseling can be beneficial in this process. 

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In premarital counseling, we cover a range of topics including, but not limited to: 

  • Sex and Intimacy

    Understand each other’s expectations and concerns about physical/sexual intimacy. Learn how to maintain a healthy and satisfying sexual relationship. 

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  • Family Planning

    Explore expectations about starting a family, parenting, and childcare responsibilities. 

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  • Values and Beliefs

    Discuss core values, religious beliefs, and life goals. Explore how your values and beliefs may impact your relationship and decision-making process. 

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  • Communication and conflict resolution

    Learn strategies for resolving disagreements in a healthy and constructive manner. Learn effective communication techniques to enhance understanding and express feelings constructively. 

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  • Financial Planning

    Discuss financial goals, budgeting, and managing money as a couple. Address financial responsibilities and develop a plan for financial stability. 

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  • Roles and Responsibilities

    Discuss gender roles and how they may affect the dynamics of your relationship. Clarify expectations regarding household duties, career aspirations, and contributions to the relationship. 

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Who Can Benefit from Pre-Marital Counseling? 

  • Engaged Couples: Those who are planning to get married can use premarital counseling to prepare for their future together, addressing potential issues and establishing a strong foundation. 

  • Couples with Different Backgrounds: Partners from different cultural, religious, or socio-economic backgrounds may benefit from discussing how their differences might impact their marriage. 

  • Couples with Communication Issues: Those who struggle with communication can learn effective strategies to enhance their interaction and resolve conflicts. 

  • Couples with Previous Marriages: Individuals entering a subsequent marriage might find it helpful to address concerns from past relationships and discuss dynamics within blended families, including integrating children from previous relationships and managing co-parenting challenges. 

  • Couples Facing Specific Challenges: Partners dealing with specific issues such as trust, financial concerns, or differing life goals can work through these topics in a structured setting. 

  • Couples with Family Concerns: Those experiencing external pressures from families, such as disapproval or differing family expectations, can benefit from addressing these issues early. 

  • Couples Seeking to Strengthen Their Relationship: Even couples who feel confident in their relationship can use pre-marital counseling to reinforce their bond and ensure they are on the same page about important aspects of marriage. 

Why Choose Couples Healing Center? 

Experienced Therapists

Our team consists of highly trained and experienced therapists who specialize in couples therapy. They bring a wealth of knowledge and proven techniques to help you navigate and resolve conflicts. 

Utilizing Evidence-Based Modalities

We are committed to utilizing evidence-based modalities such as, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing(EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), Mindfulness that have been scientifically proven to be effective in improving relationship dynamics. This ensures that you receive the most up-to-date and clinically validated approaches to therapy. 

Comprehensive Services

From premarital counseling to sex therapy, we offer a wide range of services to meet your needs at every stage of your relationship. Whether you’re preparing for marriage or working through long-standing issues, we are here to help.

Personalized Approach

We understand that every relationship is unique. Our therapy sessions are tailored to address your specific concerns and goals, ensuring that you receive the most effective and relevant guidance. 

Proven Results

Many couples have successfully transformed their relationships with our help. Our therapy methods are grounded in research and have a track record of improving communication, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. 

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Holistic Healing

Recognizing the complexity of human beings, we understand the interconnectedness of physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects. Instead of solely targeting symptoms or isolated concerns, we prioritize addressing the entirety of individuals and their distinct experiences, beliefs, and needs. This approach fosters comprehensive healing and growth for both partners.

Testimonials

  • Liz is the best couples therapist in Long Beach (actually in the whole world). With great compassion and understanding, Liz helped us become whole again. She gave us many exercises and activities to try along the way which were fun and exciting. She’s incredibly knowledgeable and very easy to talk to. We love Liz so much and highly, HIGHLY recommend her.

    Melia

  • If you're looking for someone who is empathetic, easy to open up to, has a true love for helping others, respectful and non-judgemental...then Liz is it. Anyone who is able to meet Liz can vouch the same!”

    Jean

  • All I have to say is THANK YOU to my couples therapist Liz. She has been the best couples therapist in Los Angeles that we have used. She is always open, helps us both understand each other's thought processes and helps guides us through everyday situations. Now my husband and I can communicate better in a healthy way. Couples Healing Center Los Angeles is the only place that I refer people to.

    Jess

  • Liz is absolutely amazing!! She helped us in every way, we’ve gotten back together and haven’t looked back!

    Jared

  • Liz has a calm spirit that immediately made me feel comfortable and at ease. She creates a safe space for her clients to openly share without feeling judged. She is supportive, knowledgeable and empathetic while offering great insight and providing the tools you need to have a successful relationship with yourself and/ or with your partner. I highly recommend Liz. She is amazing, professional and dedicated.

    Julie

  • Liz is one of the nicest people I know. She's very accommodating, and she knows what she is doing. If you're dealing with some issues with yourself or your partner, I highly recommend you to talk to her. She is one of the few therapists that shows deep care about their client's well-being. 1

    Ken

  • My spouse and I learned very valuable tips with Liz as our therapist. She was able to help us see things from each others perspective and also helped us with self reflection. I learned things about my attachment style that never would have made sense to me before.

    Toni

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Frequently Asked Questions

Premarital counseling is ideal for engaged couples, partners planning marriage, or anyone wanting to strengthen their relationship before committing long-term.
Sessions typically cover communication, conflict resolution, finances, sex and intimacy, family planning, values, beliefs, and roles within the relationship.
Yes, pre-marital counseling teaches effective communication techniques to help couples express themselves clearly and resolve conflicts constructively.
No, even strong and happy couples benefit from premarital counseling by reinforcing their connection and preparing for future challenges.
Yes, we offer flexible online premarital counseling so couples can attend sessions from the comfort of their home.

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