SYMBIS Assessment
Dr. Melissa James is a certified SYMBIS facilitator. The SYMBIS assessment is designed to give you and your partner a roadmap to start your marriage off strong, and keep it that way! Whether you are newly engaged, or have been married for 25 years and are looking to strengthen your marriage, the SYMBIS is a tool that can significantly help you strengthen your relationship!
Learn more about the SYMBIS here.
Contact us today to get started! The assessment, plus a 1 hour session with Dr. James to review your results, is $200. This is not billed through insurance, however, should you and/or your partner decide to pursue therapy, additional sessions can be billed through your insurance with an in network provider.
If you have any questions, you can reach out to Dr. James directly at melissa@246counseling.com
Pre-Marital & Marriage Counseling
Relationships are the foundation of a meaningful life. They influence our mental health, our sense of safety, and even our physical well-being. Yet most of us were never taught how to navigate conflict, repair hurt, or communicate our deeper needs.
Marriage counseling provides the tools and guidance many couples were simply never given. Rather than waiting until resentment hardens or distance grows, seeking help early protects what matters most. Investing in your relationship is one of the most powerful investments you can make — because when your relationship is stronger, everything else feels steadier.
Therapists on our team currently accepting new couples:
Stephanie Dowd, LPC-Associate (supervised by Jennifer Smith, LPC-S)
Reach out today for the support you and your partner deserve!