Pre-marital counseling in Centennial, CO and online
The strongest marriages are built before the wedding. Pre-marital counseling gives engaged couples a place to talk through expectations, practice healthy conflict, and start married life on solid ground.
- Engaged or newly married
- In person or online
- All couples welcome
Is this for us?
Signs pre-marital counseling is a good fit
- You are engaged and want to start strong
- You have not really talked about money, kids, or careers
- Your families handled conflict very differently
- Small disagreements already feel bigger than they should
- You are blending families or bringing past hurts into a new marriage
- Your officiant or faith community recommends counseling
The approach
What pre-marital counseling covers
Phil uses an Emotionally Focused approach to help you understand how you connect, then works through the practical conversations most couples skip.
Part 1
Understand your patterns
Learn how each of you handles stress, conflict, and closeness, and what you brought from the family you grew up in.
Part 2
Talk through the big topics
Money, children, careers, intimacy, faith, in-laws, and the roles you each expect to play.
Part 3
Build your toolkit
Practice repairing after conflict and reaching for each other, so the skills are ready before life gets busy.
Your first few sessions
What to expect in pre-marital counseling
A free phone consultation
A short call to talk about your timeline and goals and decide whether Phil is a good fit.
A joint first session
Phil gets to know your relationship story and the topics you most want to cover.
A focused plan
Many couples meet for a set number of sessions before the wedding, in person in Centennial or online.
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Pre-marital counseling FAQs
When should we start pre-marital counseling?
Ideally a few months before the wedding, so there is time to work through topics without last-minute planning pressure. It is also valuable in the first year of marriage.
Do we need to be having problems?
Not at all. Most couples come in feeling good about their relationship and want to keep it that way.
How many sessions does it take?
Many couples complete pre-marital counseling in a handful of sessions.
Can we do pre-marital counseling online?
Yes. Telehealth sessions are available for clients living in Colorado, Arizona, Oregon, Florida, Washington, or Virginia.
What does it cost?
Pre-marital counseling uses the same session rates: $175 for 45 minutes or $210 for 60 minutes. Phil is an out-of-network provider and can give you a superbill to submit to your insurance for possible reimbursement.
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Contact Phil Hartwick Counseling in Centennial, CO
Have a question or want to see if counseling is a good fit? Call, text, email, or book a free phone consultation. In-person sessions in Centennial and telehealth across CO, AZ, OR, FL and WA.
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Book a free pre-marital counseling consultation
A free, no-pressure phone consultation is the easiest way to see if working together feels right.