The best time to invest in your marriage is before it begins. Prepare for a thriving marriage with faith-centered, SYMBIS-informed guidance.
Premarital counseling at Shadetree gives you and your partner the tools, conversations, and insights you need to enter marriage with confidence. We help you understand each other more deeply: your communication styles, expectations, temperaments, and the values that will anchor your life together.
Engagement is exciting. But amid the wedding planning, it's easy to overlook the most important preparation of all: building a strong foundation for your actual marriage.
Our program is designed to be both practical and meaningful. Together, we'll explore the areas that matter most.
How to navigate disagreement constructively and express your needs clearly.
Aligning expectations around responsibilities, daily life, and shared vision.
Financial values, goals, and learning to manage money as a team.
Building emotional, physical, and spiritual connection from the start.
Understanding how your families of origin shape your relationship dynamics.
Tailored strategies for navigating conflict based on your unique temperaments.
Building a shared spiritual vision and practices for your marriage.
Personalized insights through the Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts assessment.
Preparation makes all the difference. Give your marriage the best possible start.
Take the First StepResearch shows couples who invest in premarital preparation report higher satisfaction and lower rates of divorce.
God's design for marriage is good, and His grace is sufficient. Scripture informs how we approach covenant, commitment, and intimacy, giving your marriage a foundation that lasts.
Trained in Gottman principles, SYMBIS-informed preparation, and evidence-based methods, we help you build practical communication skills, align expectations, and develop the habits of a lasting marriage.
Understanding your God-given temperament, and your partner's, changes everything. Empathy replaces frustration when you see why you each respond the way you do.
Starting counseling can feel vulnerable. Here's what the process looks like at Shadetree, so you can walk in with confidence.
Reach out through our contact form or call. We'll listen and match you with a counselor who fits your needs. We recommend starting 4-6 months before your wedding.
A safe space to share your story as a couple: your history, your dreams, and what you hope to build together. Your counselor may recommend completing the SYMBIS assessment.
Your counselor creates a tailored plan addressing communication, expectations, finances, intimacy, and family dynamics with proven strategies.
Session by session, build the tools to navigate conflict, align your expectations, and walk into marriage with a shared vision.
We recommend beginning 4-6 months before your wedding, though any time during engagement works. Starting earlier gives you more time to process without the pressure of an approaching date.
Our typical program includes 6-8 sessions, depending on the couple. Some move quickly; others appreciate extra space on specific topics.
Yes. Our counselors are certified in SYMBIS (Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts), providing a detailed, personalized report for meaningful conversations.
You're absolutely welcome. Premarital counseling is valuable for every engaged couple, regardless of living situation. We meet you where you are.
We welcome all couples. Our faith informs our approach, but you don't need to share our beliefs to benefit from our care.
Please visit our Fees page or contact us directly for current rates. We believe finances should never be a barrier to preparation.
Ocala, FL. 34471
Ocala, FL. 34471
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