ROOTED IN WHO YOU ARE.
READY FOR WHAT’S AHEAD.
Before Your Nikkah Feels Right
You look at each other and feel the weight of all the decisions ahead—venue, music, seating arrangements, and whether to include extended family. Suddenly, discussions that used to feel easy are sparking tension. Small disagreements about finances, in-law involvement, or lifestyle differences are creeping in, leaving you wondering:
“Are we really ready for this?”
You’ve tried to figure it out on your own—late-night conversations, Google advice, maybe even family guidance—but it feels like you’re going in circles. The pressure of your Nikah and Walimah is magnifying stress, and instead of feeling excited about this season, you’re carrying anxiety, frustration, and doubt.
Here’s the truth: this is normal. The engagement season, while joyful, is filled with unexpected challenges. Even the couples who are meant for one another hit these bumps. But if these tensions go unaddressed, they can set patterns that linger well past your wedding day.
This is where couples therapy with me comes in. I guide Muslim couples through the engagement and early-marriage season, rooting your relationship in clarity, communication, and shared understanding. We uncover the patterns that create tension, practice ways to truly hear and respond to each other, and build a foundation that carries you not just to your Nikah and Walimah, but through the early years of marriage with confidence and unity.
If you are committed to one another and ready to invest in your partnership, this space is for you. This is not for couples experiencing abuse or for relationships that have repeatedly broken up. This is for couples who want to strengthen their connection, navigate wedding stress, and build a solid foundation that lasts.
When you work with me, you’re not just “attending therapy.” You’re learning how to:
Understand your patterns together — we break down the cycle of arguments or misunderstandings that keeps repeating, and see how each of you contributes to it.
Decode how you communicate — we explore not just what you say, but how you say it, what you expect from each other, and where those patterns come from.
Create new ways of relating — instead of reacting on autopilot, we practice intentional, thoughtful ways to respond, compromise, and align on what matters most to your partnership.
Build a foundation for lasting connection — with a clearer understanding of each other’s values, expectations, and needs, you’ll step into your marriage with confidence, calm, and unity.
As a Sudanese Muslim American, my approach is culturally grounded, spiritually informed, and practical — rooted in helping couples like you navigate this season without losing sight of your love, identity, or faith.
You might wonder, “Do we really need therapy this early?”
The answer is yes. The sooner you invest in your foundation, the stronger your marriage will be. Waiting until the first cracks appear after your Walimah can make the early years more difficult than they need to be. Therapy now isn’t a sign of weakness — it’s a step toward a marriage that thrives.
Reach out today for a free 15-minute consultation. Let’s root your love in understanding, clarity, and confidence, so your marriage starts strong — and stays strong.
As a Sudanese Muslim-American therapist, I understand what it’s like to carry layered identities and want to feel grounded again. At Rooted Change, I help Black and Muslim individuals and couples heal disconnection, reclaim clarity, and create change that lasts.
Meet Roua Eltayeib, LMFT
Services Provided
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Individual Therapy
Feeling burned out, disconnected, or unsure who you are beneath your career and responsibilities? Individual therapy helps you pause, clarify what matters, and build a life that feels sustainable—before it costs you personally and professionally.
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Couples Therapy
Navigating family pressures, cultural expectations, or long engagement stress? Couples therapy guides you and your partner to communicate clearly, align values, and step into marriage confident, connected, and at peace. Those looking for longer term work with their partner.
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Premarital Counseling
An 8-session structured program for couples preparing for Nikah or Walimah, designed to check alignment, strengthen communication, and ensure your relationship is rooted in clarity and unity before the wedding. For those looking for short term work with their partner.
