Premarital counseling isn’t just for couples in crisis—it can be incredibly enriching for couples who are already happy and committed. By addressing potential issues early, happy couples can avoid pitfalls down the road. It’s a preventative investment—like wellness care for your relationship. Here are some key benefits:

• Deepen Emotional Connection – explore each other’s inner world – values, fears, hopes, and dreams – for a richer emotional bond.
• Align Expectations – address unspoken assumptions about marriage, roles, finances, or family. 
• Build Conflict Resolution Skills – gain tools to navigate future stress or conflict.
• Create a Shared Vision for the Future – design your life together—discussing goals, values, and what kind of marriage you want to build over time.

The length of premarital counseling naturally varies from couple to couple. For most, dedicating 2 to 4 months of weekly sessions provides a meaningful opportunity to strengthen connection, deepen understanding, and thoughtfully prepare for the journey ahead.

Premarital counseling starts with both partners present, however, as the counseling progresses it may be beneficial to have several individual sessions to work through personal “baggage” to improve the connection and enhance the harmony in the relationship.

Absolutely. You are in charge of your counseling journey and subjects that you bring to the sessions will be the focus of our work together.

Ideally, premarital counseling should begin early in your engagement—once you’ve made the decision to build a life together, but before the pressures of wedding planning fully take over. Starting early allows you the space to thoughtfully explore important topics—communication, values, future goals—without feeling rushed. That said, it’s never too late. Whether you’re a year out or just weeks from your wedding, what matters most is carving out time to invest in your relationship with intention. Think of it as a gift to your future marriage, not just preparation for a wedding day.

Each session is 50 minutes long, offering focused time for meaningful growth and connection. For couples wishing to move more swiftly through the process, extended or twice-weekly sessions are available—providing a flexible, tailored pace to suit your timeline and deepen the work.

Dr. Harel works with his clients via secure and encrypted video-platform. Online therapy allows for convenience and flexibility of scheduling.

Each 50-minute session is $250. For those looking to engage more fully in the process, a 10-session package is available at a reduced rate of $200 per session.

Absolutely. You’re welcome to begin with a single session to get a feel for the process and see if it’s the right fit for you both. Many couples find that even one session offers insight and clarity—and it’s a gentle, low-pressure way to take the first step toward strengthening your relationship.