Premarital Counseling in Centennial, Colorado
Because the conversations you have before "I do" matter just as much as the vows you say
Start Your Free ConsultationYou're not having second thoughts. You just want to do this right.
Your friends who got married last year? They're already arguing about the same things they laughed off during wedding planning. Your coworker's sister is on marriage number two because they "never talked about the important stuff." And your own parents... well, you love them, but you've seen how they handle disagreements.
You want something different. Something better.
That's why you're here looking at premarital counseling in Centennial. Not because something's broken, but because you're smart enough to know that a great wedding doesn't automatically mean a great marriage.
At South Denver Therapy, we work with engaged couples all over the Centennial area - from folks planning weddings at Lone Tree Arts Center to couples who just got engaged at Centennial Center Park. Some drive over from Cherry Creek State Park after their morning runs. Others come straight from work in the Denver Tech Center.
What they all have in common? They're ready to talk about the real stuff before the wedding day.
Let's Talk About What Actually Keeps You Up at Night
💰 "How are we really gonna handle money?"
Not just who pays what bill. We're talking about that credit card debt you haven't mentioned. Your different ideas about saving. Whether you'll actually stick to a budget or if someone's gonna secretly spend $200 on shoes.
👨👩👧👦 "Do we even want the same future?"
Kids or no kids? When? How many? And what happens if one of you changes your mind? What about careers - is someone moving for the other person's job? These aren't small questions.
🏠 "What if our families drive us crazy?"
Your mom expects you for every holiday. Their dad wants to give "helpful advice" about everything. Where do boundaries actually go? And how do you handle it when someone crosses them?
😤 "We fight differently - is that bad?"
One of you wants to hash it out right now. The other needs space to cool down. One thinks raised voices are normal. The other shuts down completely. How do you actually resolve things?
❤️ "What about intimacy and connection?"
Sex drives don't always match up. Past experiences affect how you connect. Expectations about affection can be totally different. These conversations feel awkward but matter a lot.
🎯 "Are we actually ready for this?"
Your friends are getting engaged because "it's time." But how do you know if you're ready? What if you have doubts? What's normal pre-wedding anxiety versus actual red flags?
Meet Kayla – Your Premarital Counselor
Hi, I'm Kayla Crane, and I've spent the last six years helping couples in Centennial and Castle Rock figure out if they're truly ready for marriage - and more importantly, how to make it last.
I became a marriage and family therapist because I kept seeing the same pattern: couples who skipped the hard conversations before the wedding spent years fighting about them after. Money problems that could have been solved in three sessions turn into divorce papers five years later.
That's preventable. And that's what we do here.
I'm not here to talk you into or out of getting married. I'm here to make sure you go in with your eyes wide open. To help you build communication skills that'll carry you through kids, career changes, health scares, and all the stuff life throws at you.
My approach is pretty straightforward: we talk about the real stuff, I give you actual tools to work with, and we figure out how to handle conflicts before they become patterns.
Learn more about my approach →What We'll Actually Talk About
Premarital counseling isn't about fixing problems. It's about having conversations now that save you from fights later.
Communication Styles
How you talk when you're mad. How you listen when you disagree. How you ask for what you need without starting a fight.
Money & Finances
Joint accounts or separate? Who's paying off what debt? How you feel about spending vs saving. The budget conversation you've been avoiding.
Family Planning
Kids? How many? When? What if fertility is an issue? Who's staying home? What kind of parents do you want to be?
Conflict Resolution
Your fight patterns. What you do when you're hurt. How to argue without damaging the relationship. Making up after disagreements.
Family Dynamics
Boundaries with in-laws. Holiday expectations. Family traditions you're keeping or ditching. Dealing with difficult relatives together.
Intimacy & Connection
Physical intimacy expectations. Emotional needs. How you stay connected during busy seasons. Love languages that matter.
Life Goals & Values
Where you see yourselves in 10 years. Career ambitions. Where you want to live. What success means to each of you.
Daily Life Logistics
Who does what chores? How clean is clean enough? Social time vs couple time. The boring stuff that causes big fights.
Trust & Honesty
Past relationship baggage. Things you haven't told each other yet. How to be completely honest without being hurtful.
How Premarital Counseling Actually Works
Free Consultation (15 minutes)
We hop on a quick call to see if we're a good fit. You ask questions, tell me a bit about yourselves, and decide if you want to move forward. No pressure, no sales pitch.
First Session – Getting to Know You
We start with your story. How you met, what you love about each other, why you want to get married. I'll ask some questions about your relationship history and what you hope to get out of counseling. This session is about building trust and figuring out what you need.
The Real Work (4-8 sessions usually)
This is where we dig into the topics that matter for your relationship. Most couples come every week or every other week. We'll tackle money one session, family stuff another, communication skills another. I'll give you exercises to practice between sessions - things like budget templates or conversation starters.
Wrapping Up & Moving Forward
In our last session, we review everything you've learned, make a plan for how you'll keep using these skills, and talk about when you might want to come back for a "tune-up" after the wedding. Most couples check in with me after their first year of marriage.
Serving Engaged Couples in Centennial & Surrounding Areas
Our main office is in Castle Rock, about 20 minutes south of Centennial down I-25. But we know life gets busy when you're planning a wedding and working full time. That's why we also offer virtual sessions for couples anywhere in Colorado.
We work with couples from all over the Centennial area:
Areas We Serve:
- Centennial (Southglenn, Piney Creek, Willow Creek)
- Highlands Ranch and Lone Tree
- Littleton and Greenwood Village
- Denver Tech Center
- Parker and Castle Pines
- Anywhere in Colorado via online therapy
Whether you prefer in-person sessions in Castle Rock or the convenience of meeting from your couch in Centennial, we've got options. We offer evening and weekend appointments because we know you're both working and wedding planning takes up enough of your free time.
Fun fact: A lot of our Centennial couples grab coffee at Breckenridge Brewery or Kokopelli Beer Company after sessions to keep the conversation going. There's something about having these talks over a drink that makes them feel less scary.
What Couples Are Saying
"We almost didn't do premarital counseling because we were like, 'we're fine, we don't fight that much.' But man, I'm glad we did. We learned we had completely different ideas about money that would have blown up eventually. Now we're on the same page before we even said our vows."
"Kayla helped us have conversations we'd been dancing around for months. She didn't tell us what to do - she just gave us the tools to actually hear each other. That was huge for us. We still use the communication techniques she taught us."
"Best wedding expense we made, hands down. Better than the venue, better than the photographer. This actually sets you up for a good marriage instead of just a good party. We did 6 sessions and honestly wish we'd done more."
Questions People Actually Ask
Ready to Build a Marriage That Lasts?
You're already doing the hard part by thinking ahead. Now let's make sure you have the skills and conversations to back it up. Book a free 15-minute consultation and let's see if premarital counseling is right for you.
Schedule Your Free ConsultationOr call us at (720) 663-8046
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