SYMBIS Premarital Counseling
Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts
Build a Marriage That Thrives—From the Start
Your relationship deserves a strong and healthy foundation. SYMBIS (Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts) is a research-based premarital counseling program designed to equip engaged and seriously dating couples with the skills, insights, and
tools they need for a lifelong, fulfilling partnership.
Preparing for marriage, or improving an existing marriage, leads to greater overall satisfaction within the marriage. In a society where the divorce rate is over 50% for first marriages (and 67% for second marriages), it is more important than ever to
invest in your marriage before it starts.
Premarital counseling that couples receive through SYMBIS is alsovery beneficial for second marriages, with an additional assessment built-in for this scenario.
Whether you’re preparing for your wedding or intentionally exploring marriage, SYMBIS provides a supportive, structured, and meaningful way to grow closer and gain confidence in your future together.
What is SYMBIS?
SYMBIS is a nationally recognized, evidence-based assessment created by Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott, leading experts in marriage and relationship psychology. The program combines a comprehensive online assessment with guided counseling sessions to help couples:
- Understand personality dynamics
- Strengthen communication
- Develop conflict-resolution skills
- Explore expectations around finances, family, intimacy, and spirituality
- Identify shared values and growth areas
- Deepen emotional connection and empathy
SYMBIS is not just a questionnaire—it’s a personalized roadmap for a thriving marriage.
How the SYMBIS Program Works
- The Online SYMBIS Assessment
Each partner completes an engaging, research-backed assessment that explores key areas of relationship health. Results are confidential and used only for your counseling sessions. - Personalized Feedback Sessions
Using your assessment results, we meet for 6–8 structured sessions to explore each key relationship area. Sessions are collaborative, supportive, and tailored to your unique strengths and needs. - Practical Tools & Skills
You’ll walk away with practical communication tools, conflict-resolution strategies, and insights designed to strengthen your bond for years to come. - Certificate of Completion (If required)
Many faith communities and wedding officiants accept SYMBIS as part of marriage preparation requirements.
SYMBIS is ideal for:
- Engaged couples preparing for marriage
- Seriously dating couples considering engagement
- Couples blending families
- Newlyweds seeking early marriage support
- Partners wanting to build stronger communication and connection
Whether you’re confident, curious, or facing a few challenges, SYMBIS meets you where you are.
What You’ll Gain
- Stronger communication & emotional understanding
- Clarity on expectations—finances, roles, intimacy, career, faith, and future plans
- Tools for healthy conflict management
- Deeper connection and shared vision for marriage
- Confidence and peace of mind before the wedding day
Why Choose SYMBIS?
- Certified SYMBIS Facilitator
- Personalized sessions—not generic workshops
- Warm, supportive, nonjudgmental environment
- Flexible scheduling and telehealth options
- Evidence-based, skill-building approach
We believe every couple deserves a strong foundation and the confidence to begin marriage with joy, understanding, and unity.
Click the button below to schedule your SYMBIS premarital counseling with Amy
Moreno, Licensed Professional Counselor Associate or Jeremy Paxton, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, both of whom are certified SYMBIS facilitators.
Boulevard Oaks Counseling Group in Houston, TX offers a wide range of services to meet diverse client needs, including adult therapy, adolescents 16+ therapy, anxiety therapy, art therapy, couples counseling, depression therapy, fertility and postpartum therapy, grief/loss counseling, life coaching, men’s issues, sober support, SYMBIS premarital counseling, and EMDR therapy.