Quality premarital counseling shouldn't break the bank. Our program is designed to be accessible to all couples.
SYMBIS Assessment
One-time comprehensive pre-marriage assessment
Per Session
8-10 counseling sessions included in program
Total Program
Complete premarital counseling series
SYMBIS (Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts) is the world's most practical and widely-used pre-marriage assessment. Created by Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott, #1 New York Times best-selling authors, this sophisticated instrument has helped over 1,000,000 couples prepare for lifelong love.
The assessment provides you with a personalized 15+ page report that identifies your unique strengths and growth areas as a couple, giving you actionable insights and proven strategies for building a thriving marriage.
Covers personality dynamics, communication styles, conflict resolution, financial expectations, and more.
Integrates Christian principles with proven psychological research for holistic marriage preparation.
"The SYMBIS Assessment took our relationship to a whole new level. Every engaged couple should do this. It's a blast!"
— Liam and Rachel, SYMBIS Couple
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Our comprehensive 8-10 session program covers everything you need for a strong marriage foundation.
Complete the SYMBIS online assessment together. Receive your personalized 15+ page report identifying strengths and growth areas.
Meet with your counselor to review your SYMBIS results and create a personalized roadmap for your sessions.
Deep-dive into key topics: communication, conflict resolution, finances, intimacy, family dynamics, spiritual life, and expectations.
Review your progress, celebrate your growth, and receive tools and resources for continued success in your marriage. Upon completion, you'll receive a personalized completion certificate recognizing your commitment to building a strong marriage foundation.
Our program addresses the most important areas for building a thriving marriage.
Learn to speak and listen effectively
Navigate disagreements with grace
Align your money values and goals
Build emotional and physical connection
Navigate in-laws and boundaries
Grow your faith as a couple
Understand and appreciate each other
Create a shared vision for your future
Build an equitable partnership
Our comprehensive 8-10 session program follows a proven curriculum designed to prepare you for every aspect of married life.
While this curriculum provides a structured framework, your counselor will tailor each session to your unique needs, concerns, and relationship dynamics. Some couples complete the program in 8 sessions, while others benefit from the full 10-session experience.
Our counselors are trained and certified SYMBIS facilitators
Integrate Christian principles with proven counseling methods
$15 per session makes quality counseling accessible
Evening and weekend appointments available
Most couples complete the 8-10 session program in 2-3 months, meeting weekly or bi-weekly based on your schedule.
We recommend starting 3-6 months before your wedding date. This gives you plenty of time to work through the material without feeling rushed.
While our approach is faith-based, we welcome couples of all backgrounds. We'll meet you where you are on your spiritual journey.
Yes! We offer both in-person sessions at our Birmingham and Bessemer locations, as well as secure video counseling for your convenience.
Premarital counseling is valuable for all couples, regardless of how long you've been together. Many long-term couples discover new insights about their relationship.