Georgia Premarital Course by a Board Certified Psychologist

Last Updated: November 12, 2026

Georgia Premarital Course by a Board-Certified Psychologist

Our course is different because it was developed by someone who has spent more than 20 years working with couples, families, and people navigating difficult relationships. I’m Dr. Justin D’Arienzo, Psy.D., MSCP, ABPP, a board-certified clinical psychologist, former U.S. Navy psychologist, family mediator, and relationship author. I’ve drawn on that experience to make our Georgia premarital education course practical, straightforward, and useful long after the wedding. I’m based in Florida and am also an ordained minister. This online program provides relationship education; it does not establish an individual psychologist-patient relationship.

What Makes Our Georgia Premarital Course Different?

I’ve worked with couples preparing for marriage, couples trying to repair relationships, and families dealing with separation and divorce. One lesson stands out: problems with money, communication, expectations, and conflict are easier to discuss before they become recurring arguments. This course helps you start those conversations together.

You’ll learn about healthy communication, conflict resolution, emotional needs, personality differences, and financial expectations. Each topic includes exercises you complete with your partner. The point isn’t simply to finish a quiz. It’s to discover what matters to each other and develop habits you can use in marriage.

Clinical Experience, Family Mediation, and Shared Values

In addition to clinical and forensic psychology, my background includes family mediation and work with married and divorced couples. I’m also an ordained minister. I recognize that faith and spiritual values matter to many couples. My approach combines an understanding of relationship psychology with respect for each couple’s own beliefs and priorities.

Relationship Exercises From My Books Are Included

I’m the author of How Not to Ruin Your Life and How Not to F*ck Up Your Life, two editions of my relationship book. Selected exercises from my books are included in the Georgia course at no extra charge. You do not need to buy either book separately. Learn more about my relationship books.

Featured on Discovery Channel’s Shark Week 2026

I was featured on Discovery’s My Strange Shark Addiction during Shark Week 2026, helping someone confront an intense fear of sharks. While that work is different from premarital education, it reflects the same practical emphasis I bring to psychology: understanding behavior, working through difficult emotions, and using skills rather than just talking about problems. That’s the kind of real-world perspective behind this course.

Complete Six Hours Together and Receive Your Certificate

Under Georgia Code § 19-3-30.1, qualifying adult couples must complete at least six hours of premarital education together within the 12 months before applying for a marriage license. Eligible couples may have the statutory marriage-license fee waived. Additional county fees can still apply.

After you complete the lessons, joint exercises, and final quiz, our office processes and mails your signed, notarized certificate. Course access is online; the paper certificate is not delivered instantly. Allow time for postal delivery and confirm the probate court’s requirements before your appointment. You can review our course instructions, certificate information, and Georgia marriage-license savings guide.

Questions About the Course?

Email: admin@darienzopsychology.com

Phone: 904-379-8094