Couples & premarital counseling · Metro Detroit
Stop having the same fight. Start understanding each other again.
Culturally grounded couples therapy for married, engaged, and committed couples across Metro Detroit, including Black couples and Christian couples who want a therapist who understands their world.
- Southfield & telehealth
- Premarital & marital packages
- Faith-friendly, never forced
- Evening appointments
Where couples usually are when they reach out
You don't have to be in crisis to benefit from couples therapy. Most couples come in because they want things to feel better than they do.
- Conversations turn into arguments, or into silence
- You feel more like roommates than partners
- Hurt or broken trust that hasn't healed
- A big transition: a new baby, a blended family, a move, an empty nest
- Parenting or in-law tension spilling into your relationship
- You're getting married and want to build a strong foundation
A safe space to heal and understand each other
Every relationship is different, so therapy is tailored to yours. The focus is healthy communication, mutual respect, and the resilience to weather what life brings.
Tools that make it click
Explore your attachment styles and love languages so patterns finally make sense, and the 'why' behind your conflicts becomes clear.
Conflict, decoded
The Strength Deployment Inventory (SDI) shows how each of you responds under stress, so you can stop escalating and start problem-solving.
Culturally grounded
Your culture, family history, and community shape how you love. They're treated as strengths in the room, not afterthoughts.
Faith-friendly, never forced
Couples who want their faith included can bring it in. Couples who don't will never feel pressured.
Marital & Premarital Counseling Package
A focused, five-session program for engaged couples and married couples who want a stronger foundation.
- Five private 60-minute sessions
- Prepare/Enrich assessment completed by both partners
- Attachment style and love language analysis, included at no charge
- Optional Strength Deployment Inventory (SDI) for each partner
- Communication, conflict, intimacy, finances, and shared goals
- A final session to review expectations, written agreements, and a post-assessment
$150/session
Assessment fees are additional. Full package pricing is reviewed during your free consultation.
Insurance can be used for couples therapy in some cases. Many couples choose private pay for flexibility and privacy.
Ask about the packageHow to get started
Reaching out is often the hardest part. We've made it simple.
Request your free consultation
Either partner can fill out the form. You don't need your partner's agreement to ask questions.
Talk it through
A brief, private call to understand what you're hoping for and recommend ongoing therapy or the package.
Begin together
Sessions in person in Southfield or online, with tools and assessments that give you a shared language.
Insurance & fees. Sessions are $150. Insurance can be used for couples therapy in some cases. Many couples prefer private pay for flexibility and privacy. We'll go over your options during your free consultation.
Questions people often ask
Do we both need to be on the consultation call?
It helps, but it isn't required. Many couples start with one partner reaching out. We'll talk about how to invite the other partner in.
What if my partner is hesitant?
That's common. The consultation is a low-pressure way to learn what therapy would look like. Hesitant partners often feel more at ease once they know the process is balanced and nobody is being blamed.
Is premarital counseling only for religious couples?
No. The package works for any couple preparing for marriage or wanting to strengthen one. Faith can be part of the conversation if you'd like it to be.
Does insurance cover couples therapy?
Sometimes, depending on your plan and situation. Private pay is often the most flexible option. We'll help you sort it out during your consultation.
Do you work with families too?
Yes. Family sessions can address parenting challenges, sibling relationships, and family stress when they're affecting your relationship.
Who will I be working with?
A Michigan-licensed, master's-level social worker (LLMSW) who practices under the clinical supervision of a fully licensed clinical social worker. Your therapist's full name and credentials are shared with you during your free consultation, before you commit to anything.
Request your free consultation
Fill out this short form and we'll reach out to schedule a time to talk. There's no cost and no obligation.
- In person in Southfield or online anywhere in Michigan
- Weekday hours, with evening appointments Tuesday & Thursday
- Your information is kept private and used only to contact you