Healthy marriages start long before the wedding.
Texas Premarital Couples Counseling Program
This premarital counseling is offered by Mona Ellis as an approved provider for the Texas Health and Human Services Commission via a program called Twogether in Texas. Couples who participate in eight hours of counseling (whether in one session or over multiple days or weeks) receive $60 off their marriage license fees.
• Communication
• Effective listening
• Problem-solving
• Conflict resolution
• Goal setting
• Building good relationships with family and children
Completing a course with an approved Twogether in Texas instructor will reduce your marriage license fee by $60 and waive the 72-hour waiting period.
By discussing communication styles and expectations before marriage, you and your loved one can better understand and support each other in marriage.
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Couples Counseling
Our couples counseling services can help you and your partner improve communication, resolve conflicts, and build a stronger relationship. Whether you are facing challenges related to intimacy, trust, or other issues, our experienced therapists can help you work through them and achieve greater satisfaction in your relationship.
An approved Twogether in Texas instructor
The Twogether in Texas Program offers voluntary education in marriage and relationship skills. Mona Ellis, a licensed counselor, provides counseling in premarital, marriage, and relationship areas, along with education and mentoring through the Twogether in Texas program.
Twogether in Texas Education
Couples who participate in eight hours of counseling (whether in one session or over multiple days or weeks) receive $60 off their marriage license fees.
presented to a Texas county clerk for: Up to $60 off their marriage license fee Waiving the 72-hour waiting period. We offer in-person and video courses.
Insurance Accepted for Couples Session attend 1-2x a week
MONA S. ELLIS, LICENSED COUNSELOR & FACILITATOR
Twogether in Texas program. course waives both the state's $60 marriage license fee and the 72-hour waiting period.
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Twogether in Texas program information
This course waives both the state's $60 marriage license fee and the 72-hour waiting period.
Twogether in Texas program information
Mona Ellis is a certified facilitator approved to offer the Twogether in Texas Program.
The 8- hour course features the PREPARE/ENRICH program, proven to enhance relationship skills and satisfaction. It includes a Couples Report, summarizing responses from both partners on key marriage topics.
Couples are encouraged to attend all sessions together to ensure they fully engage in the process and benefit equally.
There may be instances in which your counselor requests to meet with you individually. Your therapist will talk to you about this decision before these meetings.
Couples Certificate of Completion"
This course waives both the state's $60 marriage license fee and the 72-hour waiting period.
Twogether in Texas program information
Certificate Provided at the End of the Course
Is identification required for this course? Yes, each couple must provide legal identification to receive a "certificate of completion," which will be sent to the County Clerk of Courts for marriage license processing.
Does my "Certificate of Completion" have an expiration date?
Yes, it is valid for one year from the completion date. Download your certificate to your device for safekeeping. If you do not get your marriage license before the certificate expires, the County Clerk of Courts may reject your application.
This course waives both the state's $60 marriage license fee and the 72-hour waiting period.
This course waives both the state's $60 marriage license fee and the 72-hour waiting period.
This course waives both the state's $60 marriage license fee and the 72-hour waiting period.
Twogether in Texas program. course waives both the state's $60 marriage license fee and the 72-hour waiting period.
By Texas law, it is required that all licensed course providers offer an 8-hour course that will enrich the lives of couples seeking to marry in the State of Texas.
You will be awarded an Authentic Colorful Completion Certificate is Awarded for County Clerk submission
Sessions are offered as follows:
1:1 couples session: $65 per session
Group sessions:
4 two-hour group sessions: $260
Weekend sessions are available
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