Most couples spend more time planning their wedding than preparing their marriage.
Premarital counseling is a structured set of conversations, guided by a trained counselor, that helps couples understand each other more deeply before they say ‘I do.’ Not conflict resolution. Not problem-solving. Preparation.
Paul Zohav, M.Ed., has guided over 3,000 couples through this process over the course of over 30 years. What he sees most often: couples who do the work before the wedding are the ones who rarely need to do it after.
Every couple is different. Paul shapes each session around what you actually need to talk about, not a generic checklist. Most premarital counseling with Paul covers:
Your first session is 90 minutes. Paul uses that time to understand where you are, what you want, and what your relationship needs most right now.
Premarital counseling is not just for couples in trouble. It is especially valuable if you are:
The couples who do the work before the wedding are the ones who rarely need to do it after.
Paul offers both secular and faith-based premarital counseling sessions. If Christian premarital counseling matters to you, Paul can integrate biblical principles, prayer, and scripture into your sessions in a way that feels natural and grounded.
If you prefer a fully secular approach with no religious framing, that is equally available. Paul’s methods work regardless of faith background.
Whatever your tradition, the goal is the same: a marriage built on honest communication, mutual understanding, and real preparation.
Yes. Paul offers online premarital counseling via Zoom for couples anywhere in the United States and internationally.
Online sessions are just as effective as in-person sessions. You get the same depth of conversation, the same frameworks, and the same over 30 years of experience, from the comfort of your own home.
Many of Paul’s online couples are military families, couples in different cities planning a life together, or couples who simply prefer the convenience of Zoom.
In-person sessions are also available in Tucson, AZ.
Most couples complete premarital counseling in 4 to 6 sessions over 2 to 3 months. Paul’s first session is 90 minutes. Follow-up sessions are typically 60 minutes. The pace is shaped by what you need, not a fixed schedule.
Paul’s premarital counseling is available as part of his standard session packages. The Transformation Foundation package (3 sessions) is $575, and the Couple’s Breakthrough Intensive (up to 5 sessions) is $950. A free 30-minute discovery call is available before committing to a package. Klarna Buy Now, Pay Later is available at checkout.
Research consistently shows that couples who complete premarital counseling have significantly lower divorce rates and higher reported relationship satisfaction. The conversations you have before the wedding tend to be easier than the ones you have five years in.
Sessions typically explore communication styles, financial values and habits, expectations around children and parenting, roles and responsibilities, sexual and emotional intimacy, family of origin patterns, conflict resolution approaches, and long-term goals. Paul tailors the conversation to what each couple actually needs.
Yes. Studies show online counseling produces outcomes equivalent to in-person sessions. Paul has worked with hundreds of couples via Zoom with the same depth and results as his in-person sessions in Tucson.
Both options are available. Paul offers Christian premarital counseling with biblical integration for couples who want that foundation, and fully secular premarital counseling for couples who prefer no religious framing. You choose the approach that fits your relationship.
Most couples complete between 4 and 6 sessions. Some couples with specific concerns, like second marriages or blended family dynamics, may benefit from additional sessions. Paul assesses this in the first session and recommends what is genuinely needed, not a fixed number.
Pre-Cana is a faith-based marriage preparation program required by the Catholic Church. Premarital counseling is a more flexible, individualized process with a trained counselor. The two can complement each other. Paul’s Christian premarital counseling can work alongside pre-Cana requirements.
Ideally 3 to 6 months before the wedding. This gives you enough time to work through what you discover without rushing, and enough runway to build the communication habits before the wedding day. That said, even 4 to 6 weeks out is better than not at all.
Paul offers a free 30-minute discovery call to every couple before committing to a package. This is a real conversation, not a sales call. You will leave knowing whether premarital counseling with Paul is the right fit for you.
Enjoy a satisfying fulfilling marriage that will grow to last a lifetime.
