Discernment Counseling

Discernment Counseling is a short-term (1-5 sessions) program designed to help you as a couple become clear and confident about a decision to either separate/divorce, or enter into couples therapy.

Unlike couples therapy, the goal of Discernment Counseling is not to solve your marital problems, but to agree on which path would be best for you and your family. Through our work together, clarity is achieved in a non-adversarial, respectful manner.

Each in-person session starts and ends with both partners, and includes significant one-on-one time for each person with the counselor. The first step is to schedule a free initial phone consultation.

Wondering whether Discernment Counseling is right for you?

I welcome any questions by phone or email.


“What Is Discernment Counseling?”

by Dr. William J. Doherty, The Doherty Relationship Institute