Linda Ritchie, Ph.D.

The decision to marry shapes more of your life than almost any other choice you will make. Building a strong marriage starts before the wedding day. My approach when working with couples is interactive and structured. I teach you the relationship skills you need to build a strong and lasting marriage.

Even strong, compatible couples can struggle when differences in communication styles, family expectations, finances, or stress management go unaddressed. Premarital counseling provides tools and insight that most people don't even realize they need -until problems arise.

Pre-marital counseling gives you a dedicated space to talk through these topics before they become sources of resentment or misunderstanding. You'll learn how to communicate more effectively, resolve conflict in healthy ways, and align on important areas such as: Money, Intimacy, Boundaries, and Future Goals.

Think of pre-marital counseling as pouring the foundation of a house before the structure goes up - strong, level, and built to last.

I have been a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Coach for over 25 years. I know what works and what is fluff. I have hundreds of hours of specialized training and thousands of hours of experience working with couples. I have trained in the most effective and scientifically backed methods such as The Gottman Method, Imago Relationship Therapy, Relational Life Therapy and Emotionally Focused Therapy. I tailor my approach to meet your unique needs as a couple.