Understanding Premarital Counseling: Premarital Counseling is a form of couples therapy that helps individuals preparing for marriage navigate the challenges and opportunities that come with a committed partnership. It provides a safe and supportive environment for couples to explore their expectations, communication styles, and shared values, as well as to build a strong foundation for a healthy and lasting marriage. Application and Scope of Premarital Counseling: Premarital Counseling is primarily applied to couples who are engaged or planning to get married. It's particularly effective for couples who want to strengthen their relationship, address potential areas of conflict, and develop the skills needed for a successful and fulfilling marriage. Premarital Counseling is relevant for couples of all backgrounds and orientations. What to Expect in Premarital Counseling Sessions: In Premarital Counseling sessions, couples work with a trained therapist who guides them through discussions and exercises focused on various aspects of their relationship. These may include topics like communication, conflict resolution, financial management, and future goals. The aim is to foster open and effective communication, increase understanding, and build a strong foundation for a healthy marriage.

Professionals Who Specialize in Premarital Counseling

Bassy (Batya) Schwartz, LMFT

Therapist, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

You are the one you've been waiting for -Richard Schwartz

  • 💙 Warm
  • 😃 Humorous
  • 🥇 Empowering
  • 🤝 Collaborative

Dovid Silver, LCSW

Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker

The first step in personal growth is when a person knows his unique value and recognizes his individual strengths - Rabbeinu Yonah of Gerondi

  • 👂 Listener
  • 🥇 Empowering
  • 💭 Open minded
  • 🧘 Calm

Moshe Norman

Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW

The curious paradox is that when I accept myself, just as I am, then I can change.

  • 🙌 Affirming
  • 💙 Warm
  • 👂 Listener
  • 😃 Humorous

Penina Flug, LCSW

Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Love isnt the icing on the cake its a basic need like oxygen and water. Dr Susan Johnson

  • 🎯 Direct
  • 💙 Warm
  • 👂 Listener
  • 🤝 Collaborative

Yehoshua Kronglas, LSW

Therapist, Licensed Social Worker

Be Yourself. Everyone else is taken.

  • 💙 Warm
  • 👂 Listener
  • 🙌 Affirming

Marv Zauderer, LMFT

Therapist, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist

It is the song from within that keeps the pain of living from snuffing our lives. It is the song from within ignited, again, and again, that keeps the world going. — Mark Nepo

  • 💙 Warm
  • 😃 Humorous
  • 👂 Listener

Talia Gutlove, LCSW, CST, C-PST

Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW

Practice Progress, NOT Perfection

  • 💭 Open minded
  • 🥇 Empowering
  • 🎯 Direct
  • 💙 Warm

Moses Appel, PhD

Therapist, Doctor of Psychology, Ph.D.

OCD & Anxiety Specialist

  • 🎯 Direct
  • 💙 Warm
  • 🤝 Collaborative

Barry Granek, LMHC

Therapist, Licensed Mental Health Counselor

I help Jewish men and couples struggling with emotional and physical connection with building strong relationships and restoring intimacy.

  • 💙 Warm
  • 👂 Listener
  • 🙌 Affirming
  • 🥇 Empowering

Lauren Hofstatter, LMHC

Therapist, Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Think good and it will be good

  • 🎯 Direct
  • 💙 Warm
  • 😃 Humorous
  • 💪 Challenging

Becky Fenton, PsyD

Therapist, Doctor of Psychology, PsyD

Long Island Psychology and Consulting Services

  • 🎯 Direct
  • 💙 Warm
  • 💡 Solution-oriented
  • 🥇 Empowering

Shaindy Litchfield, LMSW

Therapist, Licensed Master Social Work: IN PERSON SESSIONS ONLY

Empathy is at the heart of my work.

  • 🎯 Direct
  • 💙 Warm
  • 💡 Solution-oriented
  • 🥇 Empowering

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