Premarital & Marriage Counseling
What Is Premarital and Marriage Counseling?
Premarital and marriage counseling help couples build strong, lasting relationships by improving communication, trust, and emotional connection. Whether you are preparing for marriage, facing challenges in a long-term partnership, or simply want to deepen your bond, therapy provides a safe and supportive space to strengthen your relationship.
At Botaitis Therapy Group, we work with couples at every stage, from newly engaged partners to long-married couples navigating change. Our therapists help you better understand one another, resolve conflict, and create a relationship rooted in empathy, respect, and shared growth.
What Issues Can Counseling Help With?
Communication Challenges: Learn how to listen, express needs, and respond without defensiveness or blame.
Conflict Resolution: Identify recurring patterns, manage disagreements constructively, and prevent escalation.
Emotional Intimacy: Strengthen connection by exploring vulnerability, affection, and trust.
Life Transitions: Adjust together to changes such as parenthood, relocation, or career shifts that can affect closeness and roles.
Premarital Preparation: Address expectations, finances, family values, and shared goals before marriage to build a solid foundation.
Healing After Betrayal: For couples working through infidelity or broken trust, therapy provides tools for rebuilding safety and commitment.
Intercultural and Interfaith Relationships: Navigate differences in background or beliefs with curiosity and mutual respect.
How Does BTG Approach Relationship Counseling?
Collaborative Partnership: Therapy is a shared process where both partners are heard and supported equally.
Evidence-Based Methods: Our therapists draw from approaches such as Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), the Gottman Method, and attachment theory to help couples reconnect and communicate effectively.
Customized to Each Relationship: Every couple is different. We tailor sessions to meet your relationship’s strengths, challenges, and goals.
Focus on Growth, Not Blame: Therapy encourages curiosity rather than criticism, helping you move from conflict toward understanding.
Safe and Inclusive Space: BTG welcomes couples of all identities, including LGBTQIA+ partnerships, intercultural relationships, and nontraditional family structures.
FAQs About Premarital and Marriage Counseling
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No. We work with couples at all stages, including dating, engaged, or long-term relationships.
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Yes. Therapy can help clarify feelings, improve communication, and determine the best next steps for both partners.
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Many couples benefit from 4 to 8 sessions, but this varies depending on your goals and areas of focus.
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Yes. BTG offers secure online therapy throughout California, making it easy for couples to attend from different locations or busy schedules.
Meet Our Therapists Who Specialize in Premarital & Marriage Counseling
Schedule a Consultation
If you’re ready to explore therapy for premarital & marriage, we’re here to help. Our therapists provide compassionate, evidence-based care in Santa Barbara and online across California. Call us at 805-636-9890 or schedule your consultation to take the first step in your journey.
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“Nicole is a gifted clinician with a compassionate approach. Her extensive therapeutic experience and clinical knowledge is evident in the care she provides her clients. She listens and provides honest and nurturing feedback, while holding a safe space for clients. I highly recommend Nicole for anyone seeking support with their mental health.”
- Diane F.