DISCERNMENT COUNSELING
What Is Discernment Counseling?
Discernment counseling is a short-term, structured process designed for couples where one or both partners are considering divorce. Rather than jumping into couples therapy under the guise of reconciliation, the parties admit that they are in crisis and aren't sure what they want. This approach is about honesty and living authentically. It helps you slow things down and make a clear, thoughtful decision about your relationship’s direction.
The goal isn’t to fix the marriage in the moment—it’s to answer one question well: Can this marriage be saved?
How is Discernment Counseling Different Than Couples Therapy?
In discernment counseling, you're admitting that your marriage may be over. You may have lost hope that the relationship can be repaired or revived. You may not even want it to be at this point. Yet, despite the loss of interest, feelings of numbness, or emotional fatigue, you don't want to leave without more proof or certainty that it's really over. You know there is too much at stake to make a life-altering decision (that has a dominoe effect) without being extremely thoughtful and grounded in the decision making.
So discernment counseling is transparent, authentic, and exploratory. Whereas in couples therapy, both parties share a desire to find a way to make it work, in discernment counseling, one party may not be so sure and they're willing to admit it.
If you know you need help, don’t wait any longer. Schedule a consultation or request an appointment. This is too important.