Premarital Counseling and Marriage Counseling in St. Petersburg, FL
Relationships are hard, we’ll be the first to admit it. It is exhilarating and captivating which can so easily dissipate into frustration, hurt, resentment and a drifting away. Whether you’re in the exciting phase of your relationship or you are going through a dark season of your relationship, you are not alone.
At Sunshine City Counseling, we work really hard to meet you where you and your partner are at. Even just acknowledging that you’d like to get into premarital counseling or marital counseling is a huge first step. You recognize that there are blind spots and you want to fully acknowledge them so they don’t become huge glaring issues. Maybe you’re already in the “huge glaring issue” part of your relationship, we will help you better understand yourself and one another so you can begin to move past what has always felt impossible. We utilize the #1 premarital and marital assessment tool and program— Prepare Enrich. In utilizing the Prepare Enrich program, you and your partner will come to a better understanding of who you are in the context of your relationship and how to work more cohesively as a team. Schedule a free first session with Zac Giparas, our Prepare Enrich Facilitator in St. Petersburg, FL, and lets help you and your relationship start and/or get back on the right foot.
Do any of these sound familiar?
Are you in a committed relationship that is wanting to “take it to the next level” and ready to get to know your partner
Maybe you’re newly engaged (yay!) and are looking for premarital counseling…
Perhaps you’ve been married for a while now and while nothing is necessarily “wrong” you know that it could be so much better. Your car gets maintenance, why shouldn’t your most intimate relationship?
The person you once loved feels like they disappeared and you never thought you’d be here. Hope feels really far away.
Premarital Counseling or Marriage Counseling may be a good next step if…
Prepare Enrich (P/E) can be utilized as the foundation for your Premarital Counseling, while we also use Prepare Enrich for marriage enhancement, couples counseling, marriage education, or even couples who are dating and considering getting engaged. The Prepare Enrich assessment and results are customizable and allows for the program to be specifically tailored to your unique relationship and needs.
✅ You and your partner recognize there are some relational patterns you’d like to better understand so they don’t continue to derail you
✅ Newly engaged couples looking to gain more clarity and insight into their relationship to better prepare themselves for marriage
✅ Couples that have been married for a while looking for a “tune-up.”
✅ Relationships that feel stuck and want to figure out why this keeps happening
✅ Anyone wanting to better understand themselves in the context of their relationship so they can show up more fully
What Is Prepare Enrich?
“4 MILLION COUPLES AND COUNTING...
Whether you are laying the foundation for your relationship or checking in after many committed years, PREPARE ENRICH is the right choice.”
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Premarital Counseling and Marriage Therapy in St. Petersburg, Fl Can Help with Prepare Enrich Program
Prepare Enrich is one of the most highly researched and utilized relationship inventory and assessment tools for couples who are looking to better understand and improve their relationships. It has been used by over 4 million couples to help strengthen their relationship. Because it is based on scientifically-validated FACES (Family Adaptability and Cohesion Evaluation Scale), and as one of the most researched assessment tools with 1,200+ published articles supporting its validity and reliability, Prepare Enrich is regarded as one of the most effective tools for couple assessment.
We use Prepare Enrich for both premarital couples who are looking to build a solid foundation for their marriage as well as with couples who are looking for ways to strengthen their current relationship. Prepare Enrich allows your counselor to get a snapshot of your current relationship, with your particular areas of strength and opportunities for growth, in order to develop a personalized program to help you improve your relationship.
Why Should You Consider the Prepare Enrich program?
Identify Your Strengths and Areas of Growth
You likely know the obvious strengths and weaknesses of your partner but do you know their underlying causes? The prepare enrich assessment takes a deep dive into identifying both you and your partners strengths and areas of growth so you can step into more intimacy while also knowing where your relationship is likely to struggle under times of stress and hardship.
Improve Your Communication
Communication seems so simple and yet it is one of the biggest issues that couples struggle with. In working with Zac Giparas, Prepare Enrich Facilitator, he will help you make sense of the assessment results and learn how to effectively communicate so your partner not only listens but can see and understand you more fully.
Develop Conflict and Problem-Solving Skills
It isn’t enough to say that your love is strong and you’ll figure it out. Life is going to get crazy and you and your partner will both face really difficult situations separately and together. The strength of a relationship isn’t if they simply go through hard things together. The strength and resiliency of a relationship is determined by how they problem solve and repair their hurts.
So, How Does Prepare Enrich Work?
we’re so glad you asked
The Free First Session + Assessment
Utilizing one of the most widely researched relationship inventory tools for couple’s assessment, Prepare Enrich begins with a free 30-minute session with Zac Giparas, Prepare Enrich Facilitator, to get to know you, your relationship, and your goals. After Zac gets a better understanding of your needs, you will each take the Prepare Enrich assessment online. It takes approximately 25-35 minutes and each partner must complete it separately before you talk about it (no peeking!!).
Summary of Report + Developing The Program To Suit Your Relationships Needs
Once you both complete the assessment, Zac will receive the report, which is almost like a snapshot of your current relationship, and then evaluate those results alongside the information from your first meeting to begin to develop a unique program for your relationship. This will be discussed with you (and can be adapted later) as you begin your Prepare Enrich program and Zac will work with you both to figure out a plan for what would be most helpful for your unique relationship. The Prepare Enrich Package includes 6 total sessions covering a myriad of topics that can include but is not limited to: relationship needs, assess strength and growth areas of relationship, strengthen communication skills, identify and manage major stressors, resolve conflicts, develop a more balanced relationship
You and Your Partner Grow Together, Gain Tools That Promote Intimacy and Longevity
Each of the 6 sessions after the initial meeting are 50-minute sessions where Zac utilizes your individual plan paired with Emotionally-Focused Couples Therapy to work on building awareness, improve communication, work on new skills, and meet you where you’re at in order to best suit your needs. This is the kind of program that your relationship deserves. The Prepare Enrich programs includes the assessment and 6 50min sessions that begin at $950.
Start Prepare Enrich Premarital Counseling and Marriage Therapy in St. Petersburg, FL
Work With Zac Giparas
It’s super important to us that you feel connected and safe with your counselor. That’s why your first session with our St. Petersburg, Fl -based counseling practice will always be free. Your healing and the work you’ll do in treatment is sacred and we want to ensure we’re the best fit for you. Learn more about Zac Giparas, here.
This is about you.
Schedule Your First Free Session
Right below, you have access to Zac’s calendar so find a time that works for you and lock in that free session! Be sure to put in the “note” section of your request that you are interested in Prepare Enrich! Also! be on the lookout for an email with our intake paperwork. This helps us get to know you and your partner and make the most of our time together!
Show Up (and keep showing up)
If you’re working with Zac online, he will send you a link to our HIPPA Compliant online video platform. So, be on the lookout for that a few days before your first session. If you’re coming into our offices in St. Petersburg, FL, take a tour of our offices to ensure you are familiar. We share a parking lot with Palms of Pasadena Hospital.
+ What Is Premarital Counseling?
Premarital counseling involves both partners and addresses various topics that often lead to conflict within marriages. Exploring individual and shared beliefs and values, as well as managing expectations, can go a long way towards mitigating conflict and strengthening the couple. Premarital counseling isn't just for couples who are engaged but really any couples that is considering marriage. Engaging in premarital counseling can help you both identify your strengths and areas of growth so you can grow together.
+ Is Premarital or Marital Counseling Just For Unhappy Couples?
Absolutely not! Oftentimes, we see couples when things are "really bad" and while this is certainly a cause for seeking out therapy, preventative work is incredibly effective at strengthening you as a couple and identifying potential areas of growth.
Some of the benefits of premarital counseling include:
--Helps couples identify and address potential issues before they become major problems
--Helps couples develop effective communication and problem-solving skills
--Increases couples' understanding and acceptance of one another
--Helps couples set realistic expectations for their marriage
--Increases the chances of a successful and long-lasting marriage
+ How Long Does The Program Take?
The prepare enrich initial session typically takes about 25-35mins per person to complete. Once both partners have completed this, the assessment will be sent to our prepare enrich facilitator, Zac Giparas who will summarize and colate the responses to create a unique program specificaly addressing your relationships needs. We usually recommend, at a maximum, 1 session per week for a total of 6 weeks. Some couples find value in having a session every other week to provide some space and time to consider what has been discussed and addressed in each session.
+ How Much Is The Program?
The prepare enrich program consists of the assessment tool, a 30-45min initial session and 6 consecutive sessions for $950. If you and your partner require an appointment at or after 6pm the price extends to $1250. If additional sessions are deemed necessary, they are billed at the hourly rate of $140 per session.
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Physical Address: 1615 Pasadena Ave Suite #330 South Pasadena, FL 33707
Hours
Monday 9am–8pm
Tuesday 9am - 8pm
Wednesday 9am - 8pm
Thursday - 9am - 8pm
Friday - Closed
Saturday - Closed
Sunday - Closed
Phone
(727)-940-9538