Discernment counseling

for couples who are uncertain about their future and not ready for couples therapy

We offer limited in-person discernment therapy for couples at our Los Angeles and Pasadena offices, serving Highland Park, Eagle Rock, Mount Washington, South Pasadena, La Canada, La Crescenta, and the greater Los Angeles area. Virtual sessions are also available for clients in California, Washington, and select international locations via a HIPAA-compliant platform.

Asian Therapist for Couples in Los Angeles & Pasadena, California

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Serving Highland Park, Los Angeles, & Pasadena

DISCERNMENT THERAPY

Discernment therapy is a short-term, structured approach designed for couples who are uncertain about the future of their relationship. Unlike traditional couples therapy, which focuses on resolving ongoing issues, discernment therapy helps couples gain clarity and understanding so they can make an informed, collaborative decision about whether to stay together or separate. The goal is not reconciliation, but rather to support both partners in exploring their perspectives, understanding the relationship dynamics, and determining the best path forward—whether that means committing to work on the relationship or moving toward a respectful ending. At Oak and Stone Therapy in Los Angeles and Pasadena, our couples therapists offer a secure environment for couples to better understand their emotions, fears, and concerns without persuading them toward a particular decision.

You and your partner may benefit from discernment therapy if:

You’re in a relationship where one person is leaning strongly toward ending the relationship and the other is interested in reconciliation

You or your partner are questioning the relationship due to complex issues like infidelity, trust breaches, or longstanding conflicts.

You and your partner are unsure about whether to continue the relationship

You or your partner are needing a safe space to navigate difficult conversations about whether you want to stay and work on the relationship, or move forward toward a healthy separation.