Interested in Scheduling a Discernment Counseling Session?

If you are interested in setting up a Discernment Counseling session, please follow the instructions below:

At this point in your relationship, your spouse/partner is most likely aware that you are considering separation/divorce/dissolving the relationship or you have become aware that they are considering leaving. If they are not aware of this, you need to have this discussion with them. As long as both of you are aware of where each other is at in the relationship, follow the steps below.

  1. Have a discussion with your spouse/partner about Discernment Counseling and why you are interested in setting up a session. Share with them this page so that they can learn more about the process. It is important that they understand this is not traditional marriage or couples counseling.

  2. If you both are in agreement to proceed to Discernment Counseling, please complete the counseling inquiry form on my website and set up your pre-screen phone call with me.

  3. Your spouse must also reach out to my office to set up a pre-screen phone call. I do not contact spouses/partners to set up phone calls.

  4. The pre-screen phone calls take about ten to fifteen minutes each. I will learn from each of you your interest in discernment counseling, answer any questions that you may have, discuss the process and goals of Discernment Counseling and make sure your situation is appropriate for Discernment Counseling.

Once you both have completed the pre-screen phone call and it appears your situation would benefit from Discernment Counseling, we will schedule the appointment. I am aware that most Discernment Counseling couples are in relationship crisis and do my best to find time in my schedule to see you. It is helpful if you can also be flexible with your schedule.

The first session of Discernment Counseling is two hours long. Any subsequent sessions are an hour and a half long. I typically schedule sessions on an every other week basis, though some couples are seen more frequently and some less frequently.

If you have questions about the cost of Discernment Counseling, please review my fees and payment page.