Shahrzad Shashaani, L.M.F.T.

How Can Premarital Counseling Benefit You?

Most couples spend more time planning their weddings than their marriages. This can lead to unexpected conflicts that can cause disappointment in the relationship later on. As a Marriage and Family Therapist I strongly encourage couples to give their marriages the best possible start; to do all they can ahead of time rather than seeking marriage counseling later.

Premarital counseling helps to better know yourself and what needs and expectations you bring to the marriage. It also makes you aware of your partner’s needs and expectations which you might not be fully aware of.  Together, we will look at how you meet with these needs, and what you may expect from your partner. You may even discover issues or possibilities that you have not yet paid attention to. We will explore how to handle possible issues and conflicts that may arise in the relationship. This will help you find the right attitude in solving problems no matter what issues life brings your way.

Going through this process before the wedding, and arriving at a mutual understanding of what lies ahead strengthens the love that you now share and provides you with a solid foundation as you begin your life together.

If you feel interested in "Planning your Marriage" by addressing any concerns you might have, I would be more than happy to meet with you, and your partner at one of my offices in Irvine, or Los Angeles.

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