PREMARITAL COUNSELING
Interracial Premarital Counseling in Sacramento
Are you worried that your union won’t last?
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Your love story is as unique as the cultures, values, and experiences you both bring to your relationship. You are excited to take the next step with your love of life. It could be moving in together or tying the knot. Maybe you are experiencing mixed feelings: nervous, happy, energetic, thrilled, doubtful. You wonder about the longevity of your relationship. Celebrating holidays provokes anxiety if there is disagreement or excessive expectations about it. ​
Whatever it is that you’re experiencing, you’re beginning to notice the impact of this on yourself and your relationship
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Persistent stress
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Being tired of parental interventions
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Inability to enjoy each other's company
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Feeling overwhelmed with anxiety
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Navigating a multicultural marital life doesn’t have to be challenging. You can do something about it.
You can have an elevating and fulfilling relationship that is highly satisfying and rewarding. You can find reliable support in your partner as you walk through life.
It becomes easier if you invest some time and energy in clarifying expectations and doing some groundwork now.
Premarital counseling helps reduce the burden in mixed-race relationships. It provides an opportunity to
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Strengthen your bond and emotional connection
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Clarify expectations and boundaries related to families and extended families
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Dealing with stereotyping, negative judgment, and perceptions of others
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Process past relationship issues
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Build communication skills for long-term marital success
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Plan your future - finances, raising a family, career
I’ll help through this process, tailoring each step to your unique needs and circumstances. I have worked with a diverse population encompassing various ethnicities, cultures, and value systems. My personal experiences inform my work. Call me for a free 20-minute phone consultation at 916-220-6632 or click the button below to schedule a consultation. I offer in-person and online sessions.
Therapy provides a safe space to discuss unpleasant topics without an unpleasant aftertaste.
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Your unique challenges don't have to become barriers.
Build a solid foundation for your marriage to ensure lifelong happiness.
I can help you get there.
FAQs
Q: What are premarital sessions like?
A: We will start with identifying each of your values and preferences. Chances are, your values mostly align with each other. We will work on navigating differences and finding the middle ground. Then we will work on specific issues that are unique to you as a couple. This would be a focused, short-term therapy of 6-8 sessions. You can choose in-person or online sessions.
Q: How long do I need to be in therapy?
A: This is typically a short-term therapy; 6-10 couples’ sessions. You would need fewer sessions if you sincerely use the tools regularly.
Q: When is the ideal time to get premarital counseling?
A: The ideal time is 4-6 months before the wedding. Let’s face it, you two would be inundated with tasks for the last 2 months before the wedding. You wouldn’t have the headspace or the time to invest in therapy. So start early.
Q: What if we end up separating after therapy?
A: This is a natural fear. Therapy is different than discussing topics within yourself. The process becomes easier when you have professional guidance. Premarital therapy will enhance mutual understanding and strengthen your bond. I am with you every step of the way.
Q: How do we get started?
A: You can call me or click the button to complete the form to schedule the FREE 20-minute phone consultation. We will go over your basic goals for the therapy, I will clarify your doubts and then you can decide if you would like to proceed.