Therapy for Mixed Agenda Couples

September, 2025

Did you know that roughly 30% of couples who seek therapy have a “mixed agenda”?

This means one of you wants to save the relationship, while the other is unsure and thinking about leaving.

What does this look like in couples therapy?

Basically, one person is there to try and make it work (the “leaning in” partner), while the other is standing with one foot out the door, thinking about separation or divorce (the “leaning out” partner).

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If this sounds like you and your partner, don’t write off couples therapy!  In fact, this is the perfect time to get help.

I’ve helped tons of couples over the years in this very situation through a careful process of discernment.

You’ll get joint session time AND individual session time to sort through these issues.

It’s not about forcing a happy ending but rather about getting real.

Couples therapy will give you a safe space to finally have the tough conversations you’ve been avoiding. You can figure out:

  • How did we get here?
  • Is it even possible to fix this?
  • All things considered, what’s the best path forward for both of us?
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You don’t have to figure it all out alone. Gaining clarity in and of itself is a huge win.

If you’re thinking about leaving your marriage or long-term relationship, couples therapy is for you as well.

Reach out today for your free consultation.

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