Huntsville Professional Counseling believes that marriage is a foundational relationship. Many couple’s conflict comes from relationship insecurities. When we feel unappreciated, criticized, and unheard we begin to give energy to defending ourselves instead of communicating to fix the root issue. Marriage is the cornerstone that directly and indirectly impacts all other relationships. We will give you the tools to thrive in your relationship when put into practice. Marriage counseling offers both partners a safe and supportive environment to facilitate positive change. Dr. Gottman, a marital expert, says the average couple waits six years prior to seeking marital help. Intervention at any stage is useful, but it is never too soon or too late to work on relational intimacy. This is an opportunity for you and your spouse to be heard, and bring about change that could not normally be accomplished on your own. We want to help you, your spouse, or both of you together to take advantage of our marital expertise. We also offer premarital counseling to prepare you before making your lifelong commitment with the one you love. The benefits of this type of premarital and marital counseling can do the following: