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Discernment Counseling for Couples on the Brink of Divorce

Gain clarity and confidence about the future of your marriage with a proven, structured approach

If you are here, it’s likely that your relationship is in trouble. You’ve read about discernment counseling, or maybe a therapist or divorce professional has suggested that you consider this option. Discernment counseling is quickly becoming the “go to” option for couples on the brink of divorce.

Learn how Ginny is uniquely prepared to help you gain clarity and confidence as you decide the next steps for your relationship. I have extensive training and experience AND we are committed to scheduling couples within one- to two-weeks of initial contact.

I look forward to answering any questions you may have.

Dr. Ginny Wright is a clinical psychologist and Discernment Counseling Master Practitioner. Read more about how she can help.

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What is Discernment Counseling?

Discernment counseling is a new way of helping couples who are on the brink of divorce. We see mixed-agenda couples, where one person is “leaning out” of the relationship and not sure that regular marriage counseling would help. The other spouse is “leaning in” and interested in rebuilding the marriage. In discernment, the counselor helps these couples decide whether to try to restore the marriage to health, move toward divorce, or take a time out and decide later.

To learn more, listen to Bill Doherty describe discernment counseling in the video below and then check out our Browse Topics section to learn more.

Who is Discernment Counseling For?

Discernment counseling is especially helpful for mixed-agenda couples — situations where:

  • One spouse is leaning out (seriously considering divorce but not completely sure)
  • The other spouse is leaning in (hoping to save the marriage)
  • Both partners feel stuck and traditional couples therapy hasn’t felt like the right fit

It is particularly valuable when:

  • One partner has already said “I want a divorce”
  • You want to make a thoughtful, informed decision rather than acting out of anger or exhaustion
  • You want to understand what happened in the marriage before deciding next steps