Premarital & Marital Coaching 

What Makes Our Program Different

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At Calibrations Counseling & Consultation, your premarital or marital coaching sessions are led by both Andrew and Emily, licensed counselors who are also a married couple themselves. That dual perspective means you get more than clinical expertise. You get real insight from two people who have navigated the same dynamics, conversations, and challenges you're working through.

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We are proudly LGBTQIA+ affirming. Every couple who works with us deserves support that honors their relationship fully and without reservation, regardless of gender, orientation, or relationship structure. If you've worried about finding a provider who will actually get it, we want you to know: you are welcome here.

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We use the Prepare/Enrich Assessment, one of the most widely researched and respected relationship tools available, to help couples understand their relationship clearly, identify strengths to build on, and develop practical skills for the road ahead.

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Why Prepare/Enrich?

 

The Prepare/Enrich assessment helps you put facts behind your feelings. Rather than walking into marriage with assumptions, you and your partner gain a detailed, personalized picture of your relationship: where you align, where you differ, and what skills will serve you best going forward.

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The assessment is tailored to your specific situation, accounting for previous marriages, children, age, living arrangements, and more. Couples consistently report feeling accurately seen by the results.

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Topics covered include:

• Communication styles and patterns

• Conflict resolution

• Personality differences

• Personal habits and expectations

• Leisure and lifestyle

• Relationship roles

• Finances

• Intimacy and sex

• Spirituality

• Family relationships and friendships

 

These are the conversations that matter, and the ones couples often avoid until they become problems. The assessment gives you a structured, supported way to have them early.​​

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The 12-Week Program

 

What's included:

• The Prepare/Enrich couples assessment

• 6 bi-weekly sessions with two licensed therapists (who are also a married couple)

• 2 Prepare/Enrich Couples Workbooks

• 12 weeks of guided support while you practice your new skills

 

Investment: $1,600 (a savings of $200 off the individual session rate)

 

Additional coaching sessions beyond the program are available at $260 per session with both therapists.

 

Payment plans are available. Reach out to learn more.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Premarital & Marital Coaching​

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Is premarital coaching the same as couples therapy?

 

Not exactly. Coaching is focused on building skills and strengthening your relationship proactively, while therapy is typically used to work through existing clinical concerns like trauma, depression, or significant conflict. That said, because our program is led by two licensed therapists, you have the benefit of clinical insight alongside the coaching structure. If deeper therapeutic work comes up during your sessions, we're equipped to navigate that thoughtfully.

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Do we have to be engaged to participate?

 

No. The program is designed for couples at any stage, including those who are newly committed, engaged, or already married. The Prepare/Enrich assessment has different versions tailored to your relationship stage, so the content is relevant whether you're planning a wedding or working on a long-term marriage.

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Is this program covered by insurance?

 

Coaching services are not covered by insurance. This program is private pay only. The full 12-week program is $1,600, and payment plans are available.

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What is the Prepare/Enrich assessment?

 

Prepare/Enrich is one of the most widely used and researched relationship assessment tools in the world. It gives couples a personalized, research-backed picture of their relationship across areas like communication, conflict resolution, finances, intimacy, family dynamics, and more. The results help guide your sessions so the work you do together is specific to your relationship rather than generic.

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Do you work with LGBTQIA+ couples?

 

Yes, fully and without reservation. We are LGBTQIA+-affirming and welcome couples of all genders, orientations, and relationship structures. This includes same-sex couples, queer couples, and couples with nonbinary partners.

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Do you offer in-person sessions or only telehealth?

 

Most sessions are conducted via telehealth, which means you can participate from anywhere in Ohio. We also have limited in-person availability at our Barberton, Ohio office for couples who prefer to meet in person.

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How do I know if this program is right for us?

 

If you're looking to build a stronger foundation before or during marriage, improve how you communicate, and get a clearer picture of where you're aligned and where you might need some work, this program is a good fit. If you're not sure, we offer a free consultation call so you can get a feel for how we work before you commit.

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