Premarital counseling · Online across California · Westwood by request
Premarital counseling in Los Angeles
Premarital counseling with Dr. Shawntres Parks is six to eight sessions built around a structured assessment. It’s for engaged and committed couples who want to talk through money, family, sex and conflict before those things become patterns. Sessions are online anywhere in California, or in person in Westwood by request.
Why now
You’re good together. That’s the point.
Most couples come to premarital work because things are going well, not because they’re failing. You want to protect what you have. You also know that every couple brings two sets of instructions about love, and nobody compares notes until something breaks. This is where you compare notes.
What we talk through
The conversations that shape a marriage
Money
How each of you learned to spend, save and decide.
Family
In-laws, holidays, and the roles you each grew up with.
Sex and intimacy
Desire, expectations and how to talk about both.
Conflict
What happens when you disagree, and how you come back together.
The load
Who carries what at home, before one of you carries everything.
Children and future
Timing, values, and the life you’re building.
How it works
A clear, structured process
1. Assessment
You each complete a structured relationship assessment before the first session.
2. Six to eight sessions
80-minute couples sessions using Imago dialogue, so you practice new skills, not just discuss them.
3. A plan you take into marriage
Your strengths, your growth areas, and the tools for the hard conversations ahead.
Package pricing is shared on your free call.
Questions
Questions about premarital counseling
What happens in premarital counseling?
You each complete a structured assessment, then meet for six to eight 80-minute sessions. We cover money, family, sex, conflict, the household load and your future plans, and you leave with tools and a plan.
How many sessions is premarital counseling?
Six to eight sessions. Most couples finish in two to four months, and it’s best to start at least three months before the wedding.
Do we need to be engaged?
No. Premarital counseling is for any committed couple thinking about marriage or a long-term partnership, including couples who already live together.
Is it worth it if we’re not having problems?
Yes. That’s the best time to do it. You build a shared language for hard conversations while things are good, so you already have it when life gets full.
Start your marriage speaking the same language.
A free 20-minute call to find the right fit for you two.