Premarital Counseling
Communicate · Align · Prepare
What is Premarital Counseling?
Our Premarital Counseling is an educational and supportive preparation process that helps engaged couples build skills and alignment in communication, conflict resolution, shared goals, and intimacy before marriage. Our program is guided by trained facilitators using either the Prepare-Enrich or SYMBIS assessment, and focus on practical tools and insight for lifelong partnership.
Who is your program for?
This program is a good fit if you are:
Engaged and looking for premarital counseling
Drawn to a balanced, couple-to-couple mentoring approach
Looking for more of a structured, coaching approach over therapy
Planning a first or second marriage
Wanting preparation without religious requirements
Seeking practical tools, not clinical treatment
Sessions are offered in person in Austin, Texas, and via Zoom throughout Texas and select other states, with a focus on marriage preparation and relationship education.
Start Marriage Strong With a Skills-Based Approach
We’re Robert and Estrella Cudmore—married over 35 years and certified facilitators of Prepare-Enrich and SYMBIS. With 20+ years of experience guiding engaged couples, our premarital program offers a structured, educational approach to building communication and long-term success. Our clients enjoy our relaxed, couple-to-couple mentor format, providing real-world perspective and balanced insights.
Couples often choose our program when they want the depth of premarital counseling without therapy, and practical tools they can use long after the wedding.
What You’ll Learn in Our 8-Session Program
Communication & Emotional Connection
Build habits that help you express needs clearly, listen with empathy, and stay connected.
Healthy Conflict & Repair Skills
Understand your conflict patterns and learn tools for resolving disagreements constructively.
Finances & Shared Goals
Align your money mindsets, discuss spending and saving, and create a financial vision together.
Roles, Expectations & Daily Life
Clarify responsibilities and reduce stress by building a shared approach to partnership.
Affection, Intimacy & Trust
Have open conversations about closeness, boundaries, and maintaining a healthy bond.
Family Background & Values
Understand how your upbringing shapes expectations and decide what you want to carry forward.
Why Couples Choose Loran Coaching
Mentor-Couple Guidance
Every session includes both of us, offering balanced perspectives and real-life experience.
Assessment-Driven Insight
Relationship assessments provide a personalized roadmap of your strengths and growth areas.
Complete 8-Session Structure (Mastery program)
A comprehensive curriculum built around communication, conflict, finances, intimacy, and life planning.
Custom Workbook Included (Mastery program)
Reflection questions, exercises, and guided conversations help you go deeper at home.
Twogether in Texas Certificate (Mastery program)
Couples acquiring a marriage license in Texas earn a $60 discount off the marriage license fee and waiving of the 72-hour waiting period.
Based in Austin, Online for All of Texas and Select Other States
Live outside Austin? Our full program is available by Zoom to couples outside of Austin.
Serving Couples Across Texas and Beyond (Online)
Couples throughout Texas complete our program via Zoom, including those in Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, Fort Worth, El Paso, Waco, Tyler, Corpus Christi, Lubbock, Midland, and surrounding areas.
How Our Premarital Counseling Works
1. Free Consultation
Meet us first and get a feel for our approach in a relaxed, no-pressure call.
2. Complete Your Assessment
Each partner takes the questionnaire privately (30–45 minutes).
3. Begin Your Structured Program
We review your results together and guide you through the most important areas of married life.
4. Build Skills Each Week
Apply insights to real-life scenarios and build habits that strengthen your relationship.
5. Earn Your Certificate (Mastery program)
Couples in Texas: Receive your Twogether in Texas certificate upon completion of the program.
👉 Schedule your complimentary Premarital Counseling consultation today in Austin or online to learn more.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is premarital counseling the same thing as premarital coaching?
Many couples use both terms to describe the same goal — preparation for marriage. In our work, premarital counseling and premarital coaching both refer to educational, skills-based support to help couples communicate, plan, and grow together.
Is premarital counseling only provided by therapists?
No — while licensed therapy is one way to prepare for marriage, many couples engage in premarital counseling led by trained marriage educators and certified facilitators focused on skills-building and prevention. Our structured program empowers couples with tools for connection, communication, and shared goals without clinical therapy.
How is your premarital counseling different from therapy?
Our coaching approach to premarital counseling is not therapy and is not designed to treat mental health conditions, or to help relationships that are in crisis. Instead, it is a coach-led, couple-to-couple educational, skills-based process focused on communication, conflict, expectations, and long-term relationship success.
Do you work with all backgrounds?
Yes. Couples of all beliefs and backgrounds are welcome.
Can we complete the program online?
Absolutely. The full program is available via Zoom to couples anywhere in Texas, as well as select other states. In-person sessions are available in the Austin area.
How long does it take?
Eight one-hour sessions held every one to two weeks for our Premarital Mastery program. Our shorter Express program is also available for those wanting a more accelerated course without between-session homework.
Do we get any materials?
Yes. The 8-session program includes our complete workbook along with your personalized assessment results and in-session exercises.
Ready to Begin Your Journey Together?
Schedule your free consultation to meet us, ask questions, and make sure our program is the right fit.
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