Premarital Counseling
in Scottsdale, AZ

Couples that are dating may feel uncomfortable discussing certain topics prior to marriage. Premarital counseling seeks to help couples have the safety, structure, and information to best navigate topics like communication skills, conflict resolution, finances, intimacy, future parenting skills, etc.

Having discussed these topics prior to marriage, the couple is seeking at prevent future distress. The research indicates that couple that are better able to understand their emotions, attachment needs and communication style when distressed are better able to heal injuries to their relationship and utilize effective repair techniques. As such, they are better able to address distress early and more effectively, leading to less long-term distress more associated with divorce.

The topics discussed in premarital counseling can be helpful to a couple in any stage of their relationship (dating, engaged or married). Yet, most couples seeking premarital counseling are usually engaged. This is because some religious organizations require premarital counseling prior to marrying the couple. With a release of information/couples consent, our psychologist and counselors can document that the couple has attended pre-marital counseling.

No, conflict resolution can be included in premarital counseling, but it is usually didactic/educational in nature. Processing of conflict and resolution of hurt in the relationship is more commonly the focus of couples counseling rather than premarital counseling.

The most common presenting complaints for premarital counseling are the following:

• Inability to resolve conflict
• Intimacy difficulties/disconnection
• Feelings of detachment
• Deep sense of hurt from a specific event
• Deep sense of hurt from numerous nonspecific events
• Infidelity or boundary crossing
• Phase of Life distress
• Repetitive arguments about parenting, finances, in-laws, work/life balance, etc

Our office is out-of-network, so we do not accept insurance directly. However, if your insurance plan offers out-of-network benefits, we can provide you with a receipt so that you can bill your insurance directly.

Depending on the individual insurance plan, many will be reimbursed for a percentage of their payment. To determine if you have out-of-network mental health coverage, contact your insurance and ask about whether your plan includes out-of-network mental health coverage. Feel free to contact our office with any questions.

Biltmore Psychology and Counseling clinical psychologists, marriage and family therapists, and counselors are known for being the best in their field. Counselors are held to the highest standards of excellence and bring the best of their education, experience, and professional knowledge to their practice.

Our professionals build strong relationships with each person based on a mutual trust and confidence, and value each person’s perspective of his or her own life. Counseling at BPC is a dynamic, active process. Counselors work with each person to understand, engage and overcome even seemingly insurmountable difficulties, and facilitate each person’s process of transformation and hope.