Premarital Counseling

Frequently Asked Questions

How many counseling sessions does it take?

The minimum number of sessions is three. The general recommendation is four to five sessions. Couples with more complicated issues may want to pursue additional work.  The cost depends on how many sessions you choose and the level of experience of the ACA counselor.

What is the Prepare? Prepare is a premarital counseling inventory that helps couples examine 14 different marital areas.

Is there research behind the PREPARE premarital program? Yes, it has been tested on over 500,000 couples. In one study of couples who took the PREPARE program:

72% indicated it gave them increased insights into their relationship.

63% found it helped them focus on problems to resolve during their engagement.

53% believed it helped them increase their skills at resolving differences.

68% reported PREPARE was a meaningful part of their marriage preparation. 1

AREAS ADDRESSED IN THE PREPARE - ENRICH

° Personality Assessment: Assertiveness, Self Confidence, Avoidance, and Partner Dominance

° Communication and Conflict Resolution

° Financial Management

° Leisure Activities

° Sexual Relationship

° Children and Parenting

° Family and Friends

° Role Relationship

° Spiritual Beliefs

° Family Closeness and Flexibility

° Couple Closeness and Flexibility

 

 

 

     Marriage Counseling  Children and Adolescents   Play Therapy   Mediation and Co-parenting   Premarital Counseling  

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For information about our group or this website contact:

The ACA Staff

1506 N. Greenville Avenue, Suite 220

Allen, Texas 75002

Phone: 214-509-6888

Fax: 214-509-6887

E-mail: solutions@allencounselingassociates.com

All staff associated with Allen Counseling Associates function as independent contractors with the exception of Michelle Nietert, M. A., LPC Supervisor, Center Director.  All Licensed Professional Counselor Interns are under the supervision of Michelle Nietert.                              Please contact her at 972-979-9720 if you have any questions or concerns.

Allen Counseling Associates 214-509-6888

Solutions for Life

     Marriage Counseling  Children and Adolescents   Play Therapy   Mediation and Co-parenting   Premarital Counseling  

Seminars and Speaking Engagements  Career & Life Coaching and Telephone Counseling  Links and Resources   Staff Openings   Groups 

ACA Staff have a passion to provide proactive premarital counseling to engaged couples and those exploring the idea of engagement.   Michelle Nietert, Clinical Director is a PREPARE/ENRICH trainer and all staff utilize this tool to help couples identify strengths and weaknesses and create goals to empower them to create a passionate, compatible, long lasting marriage.