Traditional couples therapy assumes both partners are "all in." But what if one of you is "leaning out" while the other is "leaning in"? Discernment Counseling is a specialized, short-term process designed for couples at the brink of divorce. We provide a safe, high-level clinical space to decide the future of your marriage without the immediate pressure of "fixing it."
Clinical methods
- The 1-5 Session Structure: A goal-oriented framework that prevents the process from dragging on or becoming "more of the same."
- Individual & Joint Breakouts: Allowing each partner to speak their truth to the therapist in a safe, confidential environment before coming back together.
- Values-Based Decision Making: Helping both partners align their decision with their long-term values for themselves and their family.
How specialties work together at PPG
The PPG Difference: Whether you choose to reconcile or separate, the transition will impact your children. If you choose to move toward divorce, our Parenting Alignment and Child & Teen specialists are already in-house and ready to help you navigate a "child-centered" transition. We provide the emotional infrastructure to keep the family stable, no matter the outcome of the marriage.
