Most couples spend more time planning their weddings than preparing for their marriages.
The counseling is from a Christian perspective. In the event the counselor feels that issues surfaced in the counseling process are beyond his skill, training and ability, he will refer the couple to a licensed professional counselor, which the couple may choose to contact, or not, as they see fit. Look at the studies confirming the validity of Prepare in predicting marital satisfaction and divorce. Read a magazine article about Prepare. If you do not live in or near Abilene, Texas, it is possible to do the counseling by email.