Premarital Counseling in Louisiana

Find premarital counseling in Louisiana. Compare licensed therapists (LMFT, LPC, LCSW), Christian and faith-based counselors, clergy, and online options for engaged couples across 1 cities. See methods (Gottman, PREPARE-ENRICH), pricing, and availability.

Many people search for "marriage counseling louisiana" 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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At a Glance: Premarital Counseling in Louisiana

Typical Session Range
$100 - $180/ session

Market estimate for Louisiana

Typical Timeline
2 - 3 Months

Before the wedding date

Recommended Sessions
5 - 8 Sessions

Standard curriculum depth

Premarital Counseling in Louisiana at a Glance

Louisiana has 20 listed premarital counselors, including 20 licensed therapists.

1 professional offers faith-based counseling. The most common approaches include Emotionally Focused (EFT) (4), Gottman Method (1).

Louisiana sees approximately 27,200 marriages per year. The marriage license fee is $27.50 with a 24 hours waiting period. The median age at first marriage is 27.4 for women and 29.2 for men.

Featured Premarital Counselors in Louisiana

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

The Renewed Self

Licensed Therapist
New Orleans, LA
I work with adult clients who have difficulties with depression, anxiety,relationshipconcerns, addiction, trauma, and general life adjustment problems...
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Scott J Brothers

Licensed Therapist
New Orleans, LA
I also work extensively in the assessment and treatment of depression, anxiety, and other addictive behaviors, including drug and alcohol abuse. Thera...
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Couples TherapyAnxiety CounselingDepression Counseling
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Revolution Therapy

Licensed Therapist
New Orleans, LA
If you have a trauma history that is relational, long-lasting and complex you likely have a number of issues occurring in your life making it hard to...
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Relationship CounselingConflict ResolutionTrauma Therapy
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Alix Smith

Licensed Therapist
New Orleans, LA
I am certified in Emotionally Focused Couple and Family Therapy, the ACA “Gold Standard” ofrelationshiptherapy. I am also certified in Eye Movement De...
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Relationship CounselingFamily TherapyEFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy)+1 more
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Daniela Zapata

Marriage & Family Therapist
New Orleans, LA
Congratulations! You have taken the first and most difficult step on your journey to a healthier you. As you begin, know that two things are certain....
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Relationship Counseling
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Monica Simon

Marriage & Family Therapist
New Orleans, LA
Are you facing circumstances, relationships, emotions, or behaviors tied to unresolved trauma, making it hard to truly enjoy life’s journey? If you’re...
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Marriage CounselingRelationship CounselingFamily Therapy+1 more
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Premarital Counseling & Marriage Prep in New Orleans

20 counselors currently listed in New Orleans, LA

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Premarital Counseling in Louisiana — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about premarital counseling in Louisiana for engaged couples

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Marriage Laws & Premarital Counseling in Louisiana

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

Marriage License Fee
$27.50

Apply at your county clerk's office

Waiting Period
24 hours

Between license issuance and ceremony

Annual Marriages
27,200

Approximate per year (CDC NVSS 2022)

Median Age at First Marriage
Men: 29.2 / Women: 27.4

Census ACS 2022 estimates

Who Can Officiate

Priest, minister, rabbi, or other clergy of any religious denomination; judge; justice of the peace; certain ship captains

Covenant Marriage
Available

Louisiana is one of three states (with Arizona and Louisiana) offering covenant marriage, which requires premarital counseling and limits grounds for divorce.

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