Your love story, made stronger
Start your marriage with confidence and clarity
Premarital counseling is a powerful and essential first step toward a healthy, resilient marriage. At Atlanta Marriage Prep, Dr. Kimberly Smiley offers evidence-based premarital counseling and coaching for engaged couples who want to build a solid foundation for their future together.
Her unique approach helps couples explore and address important relationship topics such as:
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Communication and conflict resolution
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Financial planning and money management
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Physical and emotional intimacy
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Family roles and long-term goals
Through these important conversations, you’ll be empowered to create a relationship that is not only built on love, but also on clarity, compatibility, and shared purpose.
What to expect from your premarital counseling experience
Your sessions with Dr. Smiley are semi-structured, blending her customized guidance with expert tools from leaders in relationship science, including:
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Drs. John & Julie Gottman
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Dr. Janis Abrahms Spring
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Dr. Pat Love
You’ll also have the opportunity to complete the Prepare-Enrich Couples Assessment, a highly respected tool that identifies your relationship strengths and areas for growth. Whether you're looking for in-person premarital counseling in Atlanta or virtual coaching from anywhere in Georgia or the U.S., Atlanta Marriage Prep provides a safe, supportive space for engaged couples to grow together.
Expert in Premarital Counseling and Relationship Coaching
Kimberly Smiley, Psy.D.
Dr. Kimberly Smiley is a licensed clinical psychologist based in Marietta, Georgia, with over 20 years of experience in helping individuals, couples, and families thrive. Since 2003, she has worked with clients navigating anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, divorce, and relationship challenges.
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As a certified Prepare/Enrich counselor, Dr. Smiley created Atlanta Marriage Prep to help engaged couples develop the skills, insight, and confidence to create marriages that last. Her premarital counseling sessions are known for being approachable, personalized, and grounded in research-backed practices.
Beyond the Office
Dr. Smiley lives in Cobb County, GA, with her two children. She’s a proud soccer mom, volleyball mom, musical theater mom, and an avid reader. Her favorite moments include cheering on her son from the sidelines, watching her daughter shine on stage or on the court, and enjoying game nights with family. This connection to everyday life is what makes her counseling style warm, real, and deeply human.
