Build a strong foundation for a healthy, lasting marriage.

Engagement is hopeful and exciting — and a great time to invest in your future together. Premarital counseling helps you strengthen communication, align expectations, and grow in emotional and relational intimacy before the wedding day and beyond.

Is Premarital Counseling Right for You?

Couples often benefit if you:

  • Want better communication and conflict-resolution skills
  • Desire deeper emotional connection and mutual understanding
  • Have questions about money, family roles, faith, or future planning
  • Are blending families or navigating cultural/personal differences
  • Want to align values, goals, and expectations
  • Hope to build trust, commitment, and long-term relational health

Our Approach

In a supportive, structured setting, we’ll explore key topics and practice tools that foster a resilient, loving relationship. Your work together may include the methods listed below.

Premarital counseling is an investment in your future — helping you grow together with clarity, compassion, and confidence.

Therapists for Premarital Counseling

Jennifer Acker , M.A.

Licensed Professional Counselor
Certified Master Addiction Counselor
Approved Clinical Supervisor
Johns Creek (Medlock Bridge Rd.) Site Lead

Korina Calbay , M.S.

Licensed Associated Professional Counselor

Janet Fluker , M.Ed., M.S.

Licensed Professional Counselor
Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor

Will Goodwin , M.A

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Licensed Professional Counselor

Alice D. Hoag , Ed.D.

Licensed Professional Counselor
Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor

Jason Howard , M.A.

Licensed Professional Counselor
Milton Site Lead

Melanie Pais , M.A.

Licensed Associate Professional Counselor
Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist

Stephen Walters , M.Div., M.A.

Licensed Professional Counselor
Sugar Hill Site Lead

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