Premarital Counseling in Fort Worth, Texas
Cowtown Christian Counseling Provides Premarital Counseling Services in Fort Worth, Texas
Cowtown Christian Counseling provides premarital counseling services in Fort Worth, Texas, for couples currently engaged as well as those who are seriously dating. Our therapists have worked with couples who have been dating for a few short months, often seeking tools to strengthen their relationship, in the hopes of getting engaged. We’ve also counseled engaged couples who are in the final stretch of their engagement, seeking counsel in order to build a healthy foundation for their upcoming marriage. Whatever your premarital relationship situation, Cowtown Christian Counseling can help.
Cowtown’s 3 Premarital Goals
For Engaged Couples And Seriously Dating
First, We Plant A Healthy Foundation For Marriage
Whatever you plant will grow. Our first goal in premarital counseling is to carefully plant truths aligned with a Biblically healthy marriage. For instance, as shared above, we will teach you what a Biblical Helper looks like in day-to-day life. What about desires like finances or responsibilities like chores around the house? Cowtown’s therapists will strategically enter into these conversations to help you align with each other. After we counsel and teach foundational marital topics, we proceed to our second goal.
Second, We Counsel The Components Needed to Grow Your Upcoming Marriage Relationship
After planting a healthy foundation for marriage, Cowtown will help the fiancé and fiancée cultivate new relational habits. Relationship skills are very important. A marriage can grow not only through actions but also in how each person responds to the other, particularly during arguments. Think about whether you get angry more slowly now compared to when you first got engaged. Are you calmer now when a situation does not go the way you were hoping than at the beginning of your engagement? These are great questions. Our therapists will provide you with Biblical and practical tools to help mature your relationship in the long term.
Third, Cowtown Will Help Your Future Union Finish Strong
We hope and pray that your marriage will be even stronger 50 years from the day you said your vows because each of you has been proactive in nourishing your relationship. What about when difficulties arise; how will you respond to each other? A correct expectation of change is paramount, especially when suffering is present, or one spouse is not doing well from a mental health perspective. Overall, we will teach you important topics and expectations for how to respond and support your future spouse, even if they are not reciprocating during difficult times. Y'all can finish strong.
Counselors Who Provide Premarital Therapy Services in Fort Worth, Texas
Brian Dunn, LCSW-S, Emily Cinque, LPC, Joel Peterson, LPC, and Amy Friend, LCSW, provide premarital therapy services in Fort Worth, Texas. If you and your fiancé cannot meet with a counselor in our office, you may schedule a telehealth appointment instead. We can provide premarital online counseling as long as y'all are located in the great state of Texas. Please reach out if you are unsure which of our therapists would be a good fit for you and your fiancée as well. We would be happy to match you.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many therapy sessions will we need?
Most engaged or seriously dating couples will need a minimum of 8 therapy sessions and normally up to 10.
Can newlyweds also come to premarital counseling to learn about the topics discussed?
Yes! We have counseled newly married couples and taught them the same topics to engaged and seriously dating couples.
Does Cowtown also offer marriage counseling?
We provide marriage counseling in Fort Worth, Texas for many relational difficulties as well for relational tune-ups.
Do I need to be engaged to participate in premarital counseling?
Great question! You do not have to be engaged to participate in premarital counseling. Our therapists counsel both engaged and seriously dating couples.
How do we know if we are ready to receive premarriage help?
If you and your significant other have spoken to each other about getting married and have had conversations regarding what your future together will look like, then it may be a good time to seek premarriage counseling. You can also call our office to discuss if premarital counseling is right for you two at this time.
Blog Post for Premarriage and Seriously Dating Couples
Cowtown discusses the three primary takeaways for engaged and seriously dating couples, including what it means to be a Biblical helper to each other, in the top 3 premarital counseling lessons learned blog post.
Books & Resources
What are a few of our favorite books for people thinking about tying the knot? Check out our list below!
Meaning of Marriage by Timothy and Kathy Keller
Ready or Knot: 12 Conversations Every Couple Needs To Have by Scott Kedersha
Tying the Knot: A Premarital Guide To A Strong and Lasting Marriage by Rob Green