Couples Relationship & Parenting Assessment

Before you build something together, it helps to know exactly what you're working with.

why you might be here

You want to start well, or understand each other more deeply.

Maybe you're engaged or newly committed, and you want to go into your relationship with clarity rather than assumptions. Maybe you're preparing for the transition into parenthood and wondering how it will shift things between you. Or perhaps you've been together for years and you're realizing there are dimensions of your relationship you've never actually mapped together, things like finances, family of origin patterns, parenting values, or how you each handle conflict when things get hard.

The Prepare & Enrich Assessment isn't just a quiz. It's a comprehensive, research-backed tool that surfaces the areas of your relationship where you're strongly aligned and the areas where growth or conversation is still needed. Many couples are surprised by what comes up, and most find it genuinely clarifying rather than alarming.

how therapy helps

Turning assessment results into meaningful, lasting insight.

At Providence, we use the Prepare & Enrich Assessment as a starting point for guided couples work, not simply a report to hand over. A trained facilitator walks you through your results with care and context, helping you understand what they mean for your specific relationship and what, if anything, you'd like to address together. The conversation the assessment opens up is often as valuable as the data itself.

Whether you're completing the assessment as a standalone process or as part of ongoing couples counselling, we bring our trauma-informed and attachment-focused lens to the experience. That means we're not just looking at scores. We're listening for the story underneath and helping you use what you learn to build a relationship that's grounded in genuine understanding rather than optimism alone.

Why choose Providence Therapy

7

years in business

3,500+

clients served

34 +

modalitie options

10 +

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"A great relationship doesn't happen because of the love you had in the beginning, but how well you continue to build the love you have." — Unknown

the outcome

What Sets Us Apart

  • Unconventional by Choice, Exceptional by Design

    Our clinicians combine specialized expertise with intentionally unconventional, innovative methods to craft care that is deeply personal and never one-size-fits-all.
  • We don't just talk about it

    Our experiential, integrative treatment models address trauma and a wide range of concerns at their root.
  • Trusted by Over 3,500 Clients and Counting

    Our track record reflects thousands of individuals, couples, and families who have found meaningful healing with our team.
  • Rooted in Values, Driven by Relationship

    We believe values-based leadership creates values-based care. That relational philosophy shapes every interaction you have with our team, and you'll feel it.

the outcome

About us

What Sets Us Apart

  • Unconventional by Choice, Exceptional by Design

    Our clinicians combine specialized expertise with intentionally unconventional, innovative methods to craft care that is deeply personal and never one-size-fits-all.
  • We don't just talk about it

    Our experiential, integrative treatment models address trauma and a wide range of concerns at their root.
  • Trusted by Over 3,500 Clients and Counting

    Our track record reflects thousands of individuals, couples, and families who have found meaningful healing with our team.
  • Rooted in Values, Driven by Relationship

    We believe values-based leadership creates values-based care. That relational philosophy shapes every interaction you have with our team, and you'll feel it.

Have questions
before taking the leap?

If you have any questions for us prior to booking an appointment or being matched with a therapist, please fill out this contact form and our clinic concierge will get back to you during business hours (Monday- Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm PST).
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What you might walk away with

A detailed and honest picture of your relationship's strengths and growth areas

Clarity on where you and your partner are aligned and where differences exist

Tools for navigating the specific topics your results surface

Deeper understanding of each other's values, communication styles, and needs

A shared foundation for conversations about finances, family, faith, and parenting

Insight into how your families of origin are shaping your expectations

Practical strategies tailored to your unique relationship profile

Greater confidence heading into major life transitions together

A starting point for ongoing couples work, if and when you want it

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Staff Who Offer this Service

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Salley-Anne Ross

(She/Her)

M.A., R.C.C.

Registered Clinical Counsellor and Certified Music Therapist

Dorsa Sobhani

(She/Her)

MSW, RSW

Registered Social Worker, Speaker & Educator

What is the Prepare & Enrich Assessment?

Prepare & Enrich is one of the most widely used and research-supported couples assessment tools available. It measures relationship dynamics across a range of categories including communication, conflict resolution, finances, sexual expectations, parenting, family of origin, and more. The results generate a personalized couple profile that forms the basis of facilitated sessions with a trained provider. It has been used with millions of couples worldwide and has strong evidence supporting its effectiveness in improving relationship satisfaction.

Who is this assessment designed for?

The assessment is appropriate for couples at many stages, including those who are dating seriously, engaged, newly married, or preparing for parenthood. There are also versions designed for couples who are parenting together, whether married or not. If you're wondering whether this is the right fit for where you are, a brief discovery call can help clarify that.

Do we have to be planning marriage to do this assessment?

No. While Prepare & Enrich is commonly associated with premarital preparation, it is equally valuable for committed couples who simply want a clearer picture of their relationship. We work with couples at many different stages and relationship structures.

How long does the process take?

Each partner completes the online assessment independently, which typically takes around 45 minutes. From there, facilitated sessions are used to review and discuss the results together. The number of sessions varies depending on what comes up and how much depth you'd like to go into. Most couples complete the facilitated portion in two to four sessions.

What if our results reveal significant differences or concerns?

That's exactly what the assessment is designed to do, and it's not cause for alarm. Identifying differences before they become entrenched patterns is genuinely valuable. Our facilitators are trained to help you work through what surfaces in a way that feels constructive rather than critical. For couples who want to continue the work beyond the assessment, we can transition into ongoing couples counselling.

Is this confidential?

Yes, completely. Your assessment results and everything discussed in facilitated sessions are held with the same confidentiality as any therapeutic relationship at Providence. The only exception is the standard limits to confidentiality that apply in all clinical settings, which your therapist will review with you at the outset.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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About us

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Prepare & Enrich Assessment?

Prepare & Enrich is one of the most widely used and research-supported couples assessment tools available. It measures relationship dynamics across a range of categories including communication, conflict resolution, finances, sexual expectations, parenting, family of origin, and more. The results generate a personalized couple profile that forms the basis of facilitated sessions with a trained provider. It has been used with millions of couples worldwide and has strong evidence supporting its effectiveness in improving relationship satisfaction.

Who is this assessment designed for?

The assessment is appropriate for couples at many stages, including those who are dating seriously, engaged, newly married, or preparing for parenthood. There are also versions designed for couples who are parenting together, whether married or not. If you're wondering whether this is the right fit for where you are, a brief discovery call can help clarify that.

Do we have to be planning marriage to do this assessment?

No. While Prepare & Enrich is commonly associated with premarital preparation, it is equally valuable for committed couples who simply want a clearer picture of their relationship. We work with couples at many different stages and relationship structures.

How long does the process take?

Each partner completes the online assessment independently, which typically takes around 45 minutes. From there, facilitated sessions are used to review and discuss the results together. The number of sessions varies depending on what comes up and how much depth you'd like to go into. Most couples complete the facilitated portion in two to four sessions.

What if our results reveal significant differences or concerns?

That's exactly what the assessment is designed to do, and it's not cause for alarm. Identifying differences before they become entrenched patterns is genuinely valuable. Our facilitators are trained to help you work through what surfaces in a way that feels constructive rather than critical. For couples who want to continue the work beyond the assessment, we can transition into ongoing couples counselling.

Is this confidential?

Yes, completely. Your assessment results and everything discussed in facilitated sessions are held with the same confidentiality as any therapeutic relationship at Providence. The only exception is the standard limits to confidentiality that apply in all clinical settings, which your therapist will review with you at the outset.

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