Discernment Therapy
Helping couples find clarity about their relationship.
What is Discernment Therapy?
Discernment Therapy is a short-term, specialized approach designed for couples uncertain about whether to stay in or leave their relationship. Unlike traditional couples therapy, it doesn’t focus on resolving conflicts but rather helps partners gain clarity about their marriage, explore options, and decide their next steps with confidence. The therapist guides each partner individually and together, helping them understand their contributions to the relationship’s challenges. It is particularly useful when one partner is leaning towards separation while the other wants to work on the marriage. The goal is informed decision-making, not immediate reconciliation or divorce.Do You or Your Spouse Question Next Steps in Your Relationship?
Discernment Therapy is a new way of helping couples where one person is “leaning out” of the relationship—and not sure that regular marriage counseling or therapy would help–and the other is“leaning in”—that is, interested in rebuilding the marriage.
Discernment Therapy is Different than Traditional Couples Therapy
Discernment Therapy helps you and your partner decide on whether to try to restore your relationship, move towards divorce, or pause, take time and decide later.
The goal is to gain clarity and confidence. We do not solve your marital problems, but rather to see if they are solvable.
How Discernment Therapy Works
The Discernment counselor takes time to work with you one-to-one, Why? Because you are starting out at different places.
The counselor respects the option of divorce, while trying to open up the possibility of restoring the relationship to health.
We look at each partner’s contribution to both the problem and possible solutions. This will be useful in future relationships, even if this one ends.
We meet for one to five sessions. The first session lasts two hours and the following 90 minutes. Insurance does not cover Discernment Therapy.
Discernment Therapy for Couples at Lakes Counseling – Find Clarity & Direction
If you and your partner are struggling with whether to stay together or separate, we offer Discernment Counseling in MN, a thoughtful process designed to help you gain clarity.
At Lakes Counseling, we provide Discernment Counseling Online, ensuring flexibility for couples who need expert guidance from the comfort of their homes. Unlike traditional couples therapy, this method helps partners determine the best course of action through structured conversations and reflective discernment counseling questions that explore relationship patterns and concerns.
Our therapists support both partners individually and together, helping them assess their contributions to the relationship and make confident decisions. If you’re at a crossroads, schedule a session today to receive expert support in navigating the future of your marriage.
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