Premarital Counseling in Florida

Find premarital counseling in Florida. Compare licensed therapists (LMFT, LPC, LCSW), Christian and faith-based counselors, clergy, and online options for engaged couples across 3 cities. See methods (Gottman, PREPARE-ENRICH), pricing, and availability.

Many people search for "marriage counseling florida" when planning a wedding. We specialize in premarital and marriage preparation — connecting engaged couples with licensed therapists and clergy who focus on building a strong foundation, not just crisis intervention.

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Florida couples save $33 on their marriage license — and the waiting period is waived by completing a qualifying premarital counseling program. Any of the counselors below can issue your certificate.
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At a Glance: Premarital Counseling in Florida

License Discount Available
Typical Session Range
$100 - $180/ session

Market estimate for Florida

Typical Timeline
2 - 3 Months

Before the wedding date

Marriage License Savings
$33 Off

+ 3-day wait waived (FL residents)

Premarital Counseling in Florida at a Glance

Florida has 76 listed premarital counselors, including 75 licensed therapists (LMHC) and 1 relationship coach.

5 professionals offer faith-based counseling. The most common approaches include Gottman Method (7), Emotionally Focused (EFT) (5), PREPARE/ENRICH (1). 1 provider is LGBTQ+ affirming.

Florida sees approximately 153,000 marriages per year. The marriage license fee is $93.50 with a 3 days (waived with premarital course) waiting period. The median age at first marriage is 28.3 for women and 30.1 for men.

Featured Premarital Counselors in Florida

Connect with top-rated premarital counselors and marriage coaches serving the entire state of Florida, including online/virtual options.

Monica Fey

Licensed Therapist
Miami, FL
I have a Holistic perspective to work with different psychological aspects and populations. With 28 years of experience along with a disciplined lifes...
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Heart & Soul Wellness LLC

Licensed Therapist
Miami, FL
Together,coupleslearn to understand each other’s perspectives, break unhealthy patterns, build trust, enhance intimacy, develop healthier ways to expr...
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Lotus Counseling Center

Licensed Therapist
Miami, FL
Lotus Counseling Center empowers clients to make lasting changes, from navigating divorce to overcoming addiction, and managing relationships or anger...
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Frances NicoleDavidson-Harshaw

Licensed Therapist
Miami, FL
Clients have an opportunity to identify how their thoughts, feelings and behaviors impact how they function in various aspects of their lives. Each pe...
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Natalie Ward

Licensed Therapist
Miami, FL
I am accepting new clients! I am a down to earth Christian therapist, who wants to help you during this time in your life. I am EMDR Certified and can...
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Lisa Angel, Counseling/Supervision LLC

Licensed Therapist
Miami, FL
A good fit for me is a client/patient that is ready! Ready to practice being open to new ways of being, thinking, & speaking. The desire for relief...
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Specialized Premarital Counseling in Florida

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Premarital Counseling in Florida — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about premarital counseling in Florida for engaged couples

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Marriage Laws & Premarital Counseling in Florida

Key marriage license requirements, fees, and premarital counseling information for Florida

Marriage License Fee
$93.50

Apply at your county clerk's office

Waiting Period
3 days (waived with premarital course)

Between license issuance and ceremony

Premarital Counseling Discount
Save $25

Complete 4 hours of premarital education

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Annual Marriages
153,000

Approximate per year (CDC NVSS 2022)

Median Age at First Marriage
Men: 30.1 / Women: 28.3

Census ACS 2022 estimates

Who Can Officiate

Ordained minister, elder, or clergy; judge; clerk of circuit court; notary public; any person legally authorized to solemnize marriages

Who Can Provide the Premarital Course in Florida?

Licensed psychologist, licensed clinical social worker, licensed marriage and family therapist, licensed mental health counselor, or clergy member registered with the county clerkSource: FL § 741.0305

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