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Couples Discernment Counseling in Minnesota

“Hi, I’m Evon, LAMFT”

“At ForwardUs Counseling, we understand traditional couples counseling isn’t always the right fit for everyone.

Whether you're leaning towards staying together or thinking about going separate ways, we’re here to guide you and your partner navigate your relationship crossroads on your journey to making informed decisions.

If you’re looking for clarity, reach out to us today. Let’s start working together to find the best path forward for both of you.”

Please note, I am under supervision working towards full licensure.

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One Of You Is All In - The Other Has One Foot Out the Door

Underneath the unspoken frustrations, withdrawing, and passive-aggressive behavior are unmet needs and feeling misunderstood. You find yourself asking, “How did we get here? What happened to us?”

Instead of feeling like partners, you may find yourselves navigating daily life more like roommates. You’re now at a crossroads, determining if you want to stay together or part ways.

And if you have kids — your situation feels even more complicated. You want to make the right decision for yourself and your family.

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To Choose the Right Path for Your Relationship.

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What is Discernment Counseling?

Discernment Counseling is designed for couples where one partner wants to stay in the marriage or relationship and the other is considering separation or divorce.

It is a specialized type of couples counseling designed to help couples who need to gain clarity about their marriage or relationship. Discernment therapy is designed to be a short-term, deliberate effort to guide you to a decision about the future of the relationship.

At ForwardUs Counseling, we provide the guidance, strategies and tools to support you move through the decision-making process.

How Does Discernment Counseling Differ From Marriage & Couples Counseling?

Unlike Couples Therapy, Discernment Therapy does not work through your relationship or marital challenges.

Whether you’re the partner “leaning in” or “leaning out”, we will not try to convince you to make the relationship work.

Through discernment therapy, you may decide to end the relationship or you may decide to restore it through couples counseling.

We support your decision.

Discernment counseling is the place to make a well-informed decision about whether to separate or continue working on the relationship.

Discernment Counseling does not advise you to stay together or break up.

We do not assess your marriage, but rather support your independence as you navigate the decision-making process.

Key Features of Discernment Counseling

Exploratory.

We explore three potential paths, carefully considering each option:
1. Separating or divorcing
2. Staying together and committing to couples counseling
3. Continuing with the status quo and reevaluating later
Time-limited.

Typically couples will meet for 1-5 sessions.
Each session zeroes in on what truly matters. helping you stay on track and address what really matters.
Make decisions efficiently, giving you and your partner clear direction and a strong sense of resolution."
Structured.

Individual sessions provide a chance to share privately, helping the counselor understand both sides.
Joint sessions where partners have the opportunity to express their feelings and concerns.
Deliberate.

Every session is intentional and focused so you and your partner can make a thoughtful decision.
Each session is prioritized making sure your time is spent addressing the most important issues---making each session meaningful.