Area of care 12
Pre-Marital Assessment and Counseling
Pre-Marital Assessment and Counseling gives couples a structured setting to understand relationship strengths, discuss expectations and address important topics before marriage. An assessment can help organize the conversation, but it is not a pass-or-fail test or a prediction of whether a marriage will succeed.
Quick answers
The essentials, before the details.
Direct, clinically responsible answers to the questions people most often ask about Pre-Marital Assessment and Counseling.
What is pre-marital assessment and counseling?
Pre-Marital Assessment and Counseling gives couples a structured setting to understand relationship strengths, discuss expectations and address important topics before marriage. An assessment can help organize the conversation, but it is not a pass-or-fail test or a prediction of whether a marriage will succeed.
Who may benefit from pre-marital assessment and counseling?
This service may be useful for people experiencing concerns such as Communication and conflict patterns, Shared values and expectations, Finances and decision-making, Family-of-origin and cultural influences, Intimacy and affection, Parenting, roles and future planning. A first conversation and clinical assessment help determine whether this is the right care path for you.
What can pre-marital assessment and counseling help with?
Common reasons people seek this service include Communication and conflict patterns, Shared values and expectations, Finances and decision-making, Family-of-origin and cultural influences, Intimacy and affection, Parenting, roles and future planning. This list is a guide, not a diagnosis or a promise of a particular result.
Can I do pre-marital assessment and counseling online in Florida?
Yes, Broward Therapists offers telehealth throughout Florida. Whether online or in-person care is the best fit depends on privacy, safety, preferences, the concern being treated and your clinician's recommendation.
How long does pre-marital assessment and counseling take?
There is no fixed timeline that applies to everyone. Length depends on your goals, symptoms, circumstances, progress and clinical plan; some people do focused work, while others benefit from longer support. Your therapist should review progress and next steps with you.
Is pre-marital assessment and counseling appropriate for everyone?
Not necessarily. Fit depends on age, goals, symptoms, history, safety, readiness and the clinician's assessment. The practice may recommend a different service, format or outside referral when that would be more appropriate.
How do I find the right therapist at Broward Therapists?
Call 754-837-1804 or request an appointment online. Tell the team what you are looking for, whether you prefer an office or telehealth, and any scheduling needs; they can explain which clinicians currently offer pre-marital assessment and counseling.
What it can help with
Common reasons people start this work.
SYMBIS premarital assessment
Understand each other before you say “I do.”
Broward Therapists offers the SYMBIS (Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts) assessment, followed by a review of your results with a trained therapist.
SYMBIS explores your personalities, communication styles, responses to conflict and approaches to money. It helps you recognize relationship strengths and differences, and opens conversations about your expectations for married life.
Your therapist reviews the results with both of you, makes space for each partner’s perspective and helps turn those insights into practical goals for your relationship. The assessment is a starting point for conversation, not a pass-or-fail test or a prediction of your marriage’s future.
In person or online. This service is offered at the practice's three Florida offices and by telehealth throughout the state. Both formats are full options; the right one depends on your needs, preferences, clinical appropriateness and your therapist's recommendation.
Questions people ask
Pre-Marital Assessment and Counseling, answered.
Anything that depends on your plan, your clinician or current scheduling is confirmed by the practice on the phone.
What happens in premarital counseling?
At Broward Therapists, premarital counseling includes the SYMBIS assessment and a review with a trained therapist. Together, you explore relationship strengths, communication, conflict, finances and expectations for marriage, then identify practical goals that fit your relationship.
Is a premarital assessment a test?
No. The SYMBIS assessment is a conversation tool, not a pass-or-fail exam or a guarantee about the future. It highlights strengths, differences and areas to explore together with a trained therapist.
Can premarital counseling be done online in Florida?
Yes. Broward Therapists offers telehealth throughout Florida. Couples can also ask about in-person availability at the Plantation, Palm Beach Gardens and Gainesville offices.
How many sessions will we need?
There is no single schedule for every couple. Some complete focused premarital work over several sessions, while others choose longer support. The clinician should explain the proposed structure after learning about your goals.
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Call to ask which clinicians currently work in this area, whether in-person or telehealth fits, and what the next step looks like. If you are in immediate danger or crisis, call or text 988.