Communication
Explore how to express your needs, listen to one another, and stay connected.
PREMARITAL COUNSELING
Build your life together.
Preparing for marriage can bring excitement and real questions. Are we ready? Have we talked about what matters? What happens when we disagree? Premarital counseling gives you space for these conversations before “I do,” whether you’re navigating differences or strengthening an already healthy relationship.
Book a Consultation 15 minutes · No fee · No commitmentWhat can we explore?
A FOUNDATION FOR WHAT COMES NEXT
Prepare for more than your wedding day.
As a certified Prepare/Enrich Facilitator, Dr. Crosse uses a relationship assessment to help you understand your strengths as a couple, identify areas for growth, and build a stronger foundation for marriage.
You may already share a deep friendship and feel confident about getting married. Counseling can still help you understand each other more fully, explore expectations, and approach your future with intention.
NINE PLACES TO START
Conversations worth having before “I do.”
Every relationship is different. The goal isn’t to agree on everything; it’s to learn how to navigate your differences while building a life that reflects your shared values. Choose a card to explore.
Conflict
Learn to work through differences, manage tension, and navigate conflict without losing sight of each other.
Financial wellness
Talk about spending, saving, debt, and shared responsibilities. Explore how you’ll make financial decisions together.
Family background
Your upbringing shapes how you love and relate. Explore what to carry into your marriage and what you want to do differently.
Boundaries
How will you protect your relationship while staying connected to family and friends? Explore how to establish and respect healthy boundaries.
Roles and responsibilities
Explore expectations for household tasks, careers, decision-making, and what an equitable partnership looks like to each of you.
Values
What matters most to each of you? Explore beliefs, priorities, and faith as you shape the life you want to build together.
Sex and intimacy
Talk about what helps each of you feel loved, close, and connected, and how you want to nurture emotional and physical intimacy.
Children
Do you want children? Explore hopes and expectations around parenting, family planning, and raising a family together.
Common questions.
Do we need to be having problems to begin?
No. Many couples choose premarital counseling to prepare intentionally for marriage. You can bring your strengths, questions, and uncertainties.
How many sessions will we need?
Premarital counseling often includes 8–12 sessions, depending on your needs. Some couples choose more time. Your wedding date, goals, and priorities help shape the plan.
Where do we need to be during sessions?
Both partners must be physically in New York or New Jersey during each virtual session. You do not need to join from the same location.
A QUESTION YOU CAN BRING
What should we talk about before we get married?
A conversation with
Dr. Duchana Crosse.
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor, Counselor Educator, and Advocate
Start with what you’re excited about, what you haven’t discussed, or a difference you want to understand. You don’t need a problem to make room for your future together.
Book a Consultation Talk about what brings you here. Ask your questions.Decide whether working together feels right for you.
Premarital counselingA plan for your relationship
Discuss session length, fees, and the Prepare/Enrich assessment during your consultation.
Virtual · New York & New Jersey
Private pay · Insurance not accepted
Questions before you begin?
Find answers about fees, virtual sessions, and your preferences.