The short answer is the one nobody loves to hear: "It depends!" Counseling looks different for every couple we work with – and that's part of the magic. There's no one-size-fits-all. But we also know that if you're new to therapy, an answer that subjective can leave you too uncertain to even want to begin. So, we're going to break down the factors that actually shape how long couples counseling takes. One thing worth saying up front: our goal is always to create lasting change so that a...

Do you ever get the sense that you've "seen this film before" in the middle of an argument with your partner? One night, it might be about misremembering a story from your last vacation. The next morning, it's about forgetting where you put your child's lunchbox as you're scrambling out the door. Two completely different topics, but the feeling is identical. In our work as therapists, we're less interested in the content of your arguments, and rather turn our attention toward the process –...

If you or your partner are stuck between staying and leaving your relationship, Discernment Counseling was designed for exactly where you are right now. It's a short-term process created by Bill Doherty to help couples gain clarity and confidence about what's next, especially when one of you is leaning in and the other is leaning out. Think about the home you and your partner have built together. Maybe there's a closet full of things you never unpacked, or projects that used to feel urgent...