Balance Your Caseload: Discernment Counseling vs. Couples Therapy
Discernment Counseling can be incredible work — but let’s be real: it’s unpredictable.
Some months, you’re flooded with DC intakes. Other months…crickets. And figuring out how many couples to keep on your schedule, while leaving space for DC clients, can feel like a wild guessing game.
That’s why I built this calculator.
Plug in your session fees, your income goals, and how many slots you’ve got available each week. It’ll help you see:
How much income DC brings in each month
How many slots you’ve got left for ongoing couples therapy
Whether you’re on track to meet your financial goals — or if you’re leaving money on the table
Ready to see how DC fits into your practice? Start calculating below. Because let’s face it…‘It depends, might work in therapy sessions, but it’s not a great financial plan.
DC vs. Couples Mix Planner
Discernment Counseling is powerful—but unpredictable. Wondering how to balance DC clients with steady couples therapy and still hit your income goals? Enter your numbers below:
Disclaimer: This calculator is here to give you ballpark estimates — not cast-iron promises. The numbers might look good on the page, but real life has its own ideas sometimes. For personalized financial advice, talk to a pro.
DC might be short-term, but your bills aren’t.
Sure, we can pull tarot cards to help plan your caseload — because why not work with all the tools we’ve got as therapists forever chasing the next hustle? But pairing intuition and solid numbers might actually save you some sleepless nights (and help keep your practice thriving).
Let’s figure out how DC fits into your schedule, your revenue goals, and your sanity.