A short, free presentation for mental health professionals who want to understand what Discernment Counseling really is and when it fits for couples on the brink.

When couples are unsure whether to stay together or separate, therapy often gets stuck. Discernment Counseling gives these couples a structured way to slow down, reflect, and decide what’s next — without rushing into therapy or divorce.

Join Dr. Courtney Freiman for a presentation designed for therapists who want a clear, simple understanding of this process, when to refer, and how it can help couples in crisis.

Join in the discussion on December 19th

You'll Learn

What Discernment Counseling is and how it differs from couples therapy.

When it’s the right fit for couples who are uncertain about the future of their marriage.

What the process looks like from start to finish.

How to talk about it with individual clients or couples who are on the fence about staying together.

How to recognize when another therapist is truly trained in this model.

🗓️ Event Details

Time & Date: 10am December 19th, 2025

Where: Google Meet Link

Many therapists hear the term “Discernment Counseling” but aren’t sure what it really means or how it differs from couples therapy.

Others see colleagues list it on their websites without understanding the training behind it.

This presentation clears up the confusion, explaining what the process truly is and how it helps couples who are on the brink — before they commit to therapy or divorce.

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Disernment Counseling helps couples pause, and reflect, so decisions about their marriage come from clairy, not crisis.

MEET THE HOST

Dr. Courtney Freiman

Hi! I'm Courtney, a licensed clinical psychologist, certified Discernment Counselor, and current resident in the advanced training program to become a Master Practitioner in Discernment Counseling. I run a group private practice in the D.C. area that works with adults and couples—and over time, discernment counseling has become the heart of what I do.

This presentation is for those of you who have worked with couples who are unsure whether to stay together, or have seen therapy stall when one partner is half out the door. It’s for anyone who has heard the term “Discernment Counseling” but isn’t quite sure what it means, how it differs from couples therapy, or when it might be the right next step for a couple in crisis. It’s also for those who want to understand what to look for when another therapist says they “do” Discernment Counseling, so you can make well-informed referrals and guide your clients more confidently.

My goal is for you to leave this short session with a clear understanding of what Discernment Counseling is, when it fits, and how it can support the couples you see — even if you never plan to offer it yourself.

"One of the things we want but not demand, is fidelity to the model.

Courtney is humble and extremely eager to do DC the way it was designed and to keep this going strong for many years to come. I could not be more excited about her leadership in this movement to expand awareness and training in discernment counseling!"

- Elizabeth Doherty co-founder of The Doherty Institute