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The Introduction to Premarital Practice course opens your pathway to CPMS™ certification and prepares you to run trauma-informed, culturally responsive premarital counseling from your very first session. Sign up today for the course!
Start Your CPMS™ Certification Pathway Today
You just joined me for the free 30-minute training on becoming a premarital counselor. Now become certified to deliver The Before I Do Method™, beginning with the Introduction to Premarital Practice course. CE credit through an Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEP #7739).
Enroll in the Intro Course: $497 Self-paced · 11 CE credits · Instant access after checkoutBecoming a Premarital Counselor
The full 30-minute training is waiting for you inside Thinkific — free, on-demand, and yours to watch whenever works. I walk through how premarital counseling differs from couples therapy, the clinical and business case for specializing, and the certification pathway that gets you there.
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The Full Pathway
A step-by-step certification pathway. Start with the Intro today. The Lead and Master courses roll out through 2027.
Introduction to Premarital Practice
$497
11 CE credits · Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEP #7739)
The foundation. Learn the trauma-informed, culturally responsive framework of The Before I Do Method™ and the clinical protocols to run your first premarital sessions with confidence.
Enroll NowCPMS™ Specialist
$2,495
16 CE credits · Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEP #7739)
PREREQUISITE: Introduction to Premarital Practice
Earn the Certified Pre-Marital Specialist™ (CPMS™) post-name credential AND automatic placement in the Premarital Counseling Directory.
Enroll NowCPMS™ Lead
$2,997
Advanced training
For clinicians ready to lead groups, supervise, and expand their premarital practice. Deepen The Before I Do Method™ for complex case populations.
Coming January 2027CPMS™ Master
$5,997
Master-level credential
The highest CPMS™ credential. For clinicians training other clinicians, building a specialty practice, or contributing to the field.
Coming March 2027Automatic listing in the Premarital Counseling Directory · Use of The Before I Do Method™ brand assets in your practice · Ongoing access to CPMS™ peer community · Annual renewal $197/yr keeps your credential + directory listing active.
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The CPMS™ Specialist course requires you to have completed the Introduction to Premarital Practice course first. Have you completed the Intro?
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The Before I Do Method™, Now in Print
The complete framework you saw at ClinicianFest, in a two-volume set. Read the Guide to master The Before I Do Method™. Use the Workbook with your couples. Choose the Complete Set to have both on your shelf.
The Guide
$89.99
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The complete framework of The Before I Do Method™ in print. Every concept, every protocol, every intervention you need to run a trauma-informed, culturally responsive premarital practice.
Order the GuideThe Complete Set
$159.99
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Both volumes together at the best price. The Guide for your clinical practice, the Workbook for use with couples. Save $20 versus buying separately.
Order the Complete SetThe Workbook
$89.99
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The couple-facing companion to the Guide. Structured exercises, conversation prompts, and homework to give the couples you serve throughout their premarital sessions.
Order the WorkbookOlivia L. Baylor, LCPC, NCC, BC-TMH
Founder, My Mental Health University® · Creator, The Before I Do Method™
Olivia is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, National Certified Counselor, and Board Certified TeleMental Health provider. She built the Before I Do Method™ after years of watching engaged couples arrive in therapy already stuck on conversations they should have had before the wedding. She trains clinicians nationally through the CPMS™ certification pathway. Continuing education credits are eligible through an Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEP #7739).
Common Questions
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What CE credits do I earn from the Intro course?
The Introduction to Premarital Practice course awards 11 CE credits through an Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEP #7739). Credits are issued upon completion.
Do I get CE credit for the free 30-minute training?
No. The free 30-minute training is an on-demand introduction and does not carry CE credit. CE credit is available inside the paid Introduction to Premarital Practice course (11 CE credits) and the CPMS™ Specialist certification (16 CE credits).
What is the difference between the book and the certification?
The book is written for both couples and clinicians. The certification pathway is a full clinical training and credential for clinicians who want to specialize in premarital work. Many clinicians read the book first, then move into the pathway.
Do I need to be a licensed clinician to enroll?
No. The Introduction course is open to clinicians, clergy, coaches, and helping professionals. The CPMS™ credential and Directory listing are limited to licensed clinicians. Non-clinicians receive a certificate of completion, not the credential.
How long does it take to earn the CPMS™ Specialist credential?
Most clinicians finish the Introduction in two to four weeks and the Specialist in six to eight weeks. Both are self-paced and asynchronous.
What if I joined the Let's Talk About Therapy session but I am not a clinician?
Welcome. The Introduction to Premarital Practice course is open to helping professionals of all backgrounds, including clinicians, clergy, coaches, and educators. You will receive a certificate of completion. The CPMS™ credential and Premarital Counseling Directory listing are reserved for licensed clinicians.
What if I have questions before I enroll?
Email Olivia directly at hello@mymhuniversity.com and she will respond personally within 24 hours.
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