Discernment Counseling
Discernment Counseling for Couples on the Brink
I am one of a handful of certified Discernment Counselors in the Los Angeles area. Discernment Counseling is designed for couples considering divorce when one partner is unsure about continuing the marriage and the other is interested in rebuilding. It offers a structured way to slow down, reflect, and understand your options without pressure.
The goal is to help each partner gain clarity and confidence about whether to work on the marriage, move toward divorce, or pause and decide later. The focus is not on solving marital problems but on determining whether they are solvable. Both partners are treated with compassion and respect, with no blame assigned.
Sessions include time together and individual conversations, since partners often begin in different places. Each person is encouraged to understand their contributions to the problems and potential solutions. Discernment Counseling is brief, usually up to five sessions. It is not appropriate when a final decision to divorce has already been made or when there is coercion or danger.