As used in this subchapter:
(1) “Authorized counseling” means marital counseling provided by: A priest;
(2) A minister;
(3) A rabbi;
(4) A clerk of the Religious Society of Friends;
(5) Any clergy member of any religious sect or a designated representative;
(6) A marriage educator approved by the person who will perform the marriage ceremony; or
(7) As defined by § 17-27-102: A licensed professional counselor;
(8) A licensed associate counselor;
(9) A licensed marriage and family therapist;
(10) A licensed clinical psychologist; or
(11) A licensed associate marriage and family therapist; and
(12) “Judicial separation” means a judicial proceeding pursuant to § 9-11-809 that results in a court determination that the parties to a covenant marriage live separate and apart.