As a certified Prepare/Enrich Facilitator since 2012, I provide a structured, research-based alternative to traditional couples counseling that helps couples improve communication, reduce conflict, and build a stronger, healthier relationship.

This is an alternative couples counseling program, not traditional open-ended couples therapy. It is a focused, goal-oriented experience that combines a professional relationship assessment with guided sessions and practical skill-building tools.

This program is built on one of the most researched relationship tools in the world, the Prepare/Enrich assessment, used internationally for over 40 years and supported by thousands of studies.

Research shows this method can:

• Reduce risk of divorce by up to 31%.
• Improve relationship satisfaction.
• Strengthen communication and emotional understanding.
• Help couples identify strengths and areas for growth early.

This is a structured relationship assessment program, not general advice or open-ended counseling. In addition, because every couple brings their own background, each session is thoughtfully tailored to reflect your values, cultural identity, and faith traditions. When relevant, the program can be adapted for couples of all faiths and belief systems, including Jewish, Christian, interfaith, and non-religious perspectives, ensuring conversations feel respectful, relevant, and aligned with what matters most to you as a couple. 

This program is designed for couples in all stages of their relationship, including:

💍 Premarital & Engaged Couples

A powerful alternative to premarital counseling. Strengthen your foundation before marriage by improving communication, understanding expectations, and aligning on finances, roles, and long-term goals.

❤️ Married Couples

Ideal for couples looking for marriage help, communication support, or relationship strengthening tools to reduce conflict and reconnect emotionally.

🌱 Dating Couples

Gain clarity about compatibility, communication patterns, and long-term relationship direction early on.

👨‍👩‍👧 Family Transition, Parenting & Blended Families

Support for couples navigating parenting differences, blended families, step-parenting, adoption preparation, and major family transitions.

This program begins with a brief free 15-minute consultation to ensure it is the right fit for you as a couple.

After your free 15-minute consultation, if you decide to move forward with the program, a $44.98 non-refundable program fee is required to book your first session. This fee covers your Prepare/Enrich assessment and program materials (two workbooks).

The fee will be collected over the phone and will be processed through a HIPAA-compliant credit card processing app called IVY Pay. 

Once this fee is received, your assessment will be activated through the facilitator system, and each partner will receive a secure link to complete the online relationship assessment.

Once you receive your assessment, each partner completes a confidential online relationship assessment at home (approximately 30 minutes). The results are then compiled into a personalized report, which I review before your next session.

We then meet for structured sessions where we go through your assessment results together, focusing on key areas of your relationship such as communication, conflict patterns, personality differences, and shared goals.

Each session includes guided discussion and practical skill-building exercises. You will also receive a couple's workbook with activities to complete between sessions to help reinforce what you are learning together.

On average, couples achieve results in 6–8 structured sessions. Each session builds on the previous one, moving couples through a clear process:

insight → understanding → skill-building → integration

By the end of the program, couples typically experience:

• Stronger communication and listening skills
• Reduced conflict and emotional reactivity
• Greater clarity in relationship expectations
• Improved teamwork and connection
• A shared vision for the future 

* All sessions are held virtually via Zoom, allowing you to participate from the comfort and privacy of your own home. *

Session 1: Relationship Assessment & Results Review

We review your personalized Prepare/Enrich results and identify key relationship patterns, strengths, and growth areas.

Session 2: Communication & Emotional Connection

Improve communication skills, emotional understanding, and how you respond to each other in daily life.

Session 3: Conflict Resolution & Stress Patterns

Learn how conflict develops in your relationship and how to handle disagreements in healthier, more productive ways.

Session 4: Personality, Roles, & Daily Dynamics

Understand personality differences, habits, roles, and expectations that impact everyday life.

Session 5: Values, Family, & External Influences

Explore family dynamics, boundaries, cultural influences, and shared values.

Session 6: Future Vision & Relationship Integration

Align on long-term goals, marriage expectations, parenting (if applicable), and your shared future direction.

The couples counseling alternative program includes:

• A comprehensive relationship assessment.
• Personalized interpretation and facilitation.
• Communication and relationship skill-building tools.
• Materials $44.98 (which includes both the assessment and workbooks).
• Sessions are 60 minutes: $200 

Optional Ongoing Support

After completing the program, couples may continue with optional support sessions:

• Check-in sessions (60 minutes): $200
• Refresher sessions (60 minutes): $200
• Additional relationship support sessions: $200

These sessions are ideal for ongoing communication help, relationship maintenance, or navigating new life transitions.

Insurance Notice

This service is not covered by insurance and is not billable to insurance providers.

Will insurance cover this program?

Insurance does not typically cover relationship education or structured couples programs unless a mental health diagnosis is being treated.

This program is educational and skill-based in nature and is not billed to insurance providers.

Is this program effective or helpful?

Research on structured relationship assessments shows that couples who participate often experience improved communication, increased relationship satisfaction, and a lower likelihood of long-term relationship breakdown in the populations studied.

Many couples use this type of program to build a stronger foundation before marriage or to strengthen an existing relationship. It has been shown to reduce divorce by 31%.

Is this program based on religion or faith?

This is a non-religious, research-based relationship program designed to support couples from all backgrounds.

When appropriate, sessions can be adapted to reflect your personal values, cultural background, or belief system, including Jewish, Christian, interfaith, or non-religious perspectives.

Can this be used for premarital requirements?

In some cases, couples may be able to use a completion certificate for premarital requirements depending on their officiant, church, or local guidelines.

A certificate is provided at the end of the program, but acceptance varies, so it is always best to confirm with your officiant in advance.

Are sessions virtual, and do I need to be local?

All sessions are held online via video, allowing you to participate from any private, comfortable location. The sessions are educational in nature and do not include traditional counseling, making the program accessible to couples across the United States.

What happens if more serious concerns come up?

If it becomes clear during the process that a couple would benefit from more intensive or therapeutic support, this will be discussed openly, and appropriate referrals will be provided. The program is designed as a structured educational experience and not therapy. It is important that couples receive the level of care that best meets their needs.

Does this program address parenting or family dynamics?

Yes. The program includes a discussion of parenting styles and family roles when relevant to the couple. There is also a specialized version of the assessment that focuses more deeply on parenting, co-parenting, blended families, and step-family dynamics to support those transitions.

Is there support for couples considering adoption or foster care?

Yes. There is a dedicated version of the assessment for couples preparing to adopt or become foster parents. This version is often used in professional agency settings during the home study process and is intended to help couples reflect on readiness, expectations, communication patterns, and parenting alignment as they prepare to welcome a child into their home.

Can we return for additional support later?

Yes. Many couples choose to return for occasional follow-up or refresher sessions during important life transitions such as engagement, marriage, parenting, or other major changes. Optional check-in sessions are available whenever additional structured support is helpful.

If you’re ready to improve communication, reduce conflict, and build a stronger connection, the next step is simple! 

I’d love to connect and see if this is a good fit for you—reach out to schedule your free 15-minute consultation. 

This brief call is an opportunity to discuss your relationship goals, ask questions, and determine whether the Prepare/Enrich program is the right fit for you and your partner.  

Warmly,

Jennifer