When you no longer believe the same things, can you still move forward together?
The answer is: yes...
But not without intention, support, and a willingness to navigate the complexities with compassion for yourselves and each other.
If you and your partner no longer share the same faith - or if one of you is deconstructing or transitioning away from a shared religious background - you may feel heartbroken, disoriented, or unsure what comes next.
Mixed-faith marriages can be incredibly tender places.
They are also full of possibility when approached with curiosity, care, and skill, and can become your greatest asset to your relationship.
Who is mixed-faith marriage counseling for?
This work is for couples who:
- No longer share the same religious beliefs
- Are navigating faith transitions or faith deconstruction (including LDS or high-demand religious backgrounds)
- Struggle to talk about faith or changing beliefs without triggering a fight or shutting down
- Are fighting to convince each other that they need to be all in or all out for their relationship to survive
- Feel disconnected or hurt by each other’s spiritual shifts or lack thereof
- Want to stay connected but are unsure how to bridge the gap
- Are raising children and unsure how to parent across differing belief systems
This work is not about convincing or converting.
It’s about learning how to truly see each other again, choosing how to move forward with openness, compassion, and connection.
What we’ll work through in mixed-faith couples counseling
In this space, both partners are heard, respected, and supported. With a grounded, emotionally focused approach, we’ll explore how to:
- Strengthen open and honest communication, so you can share deeply without fear of judgment or shutdown
- Find common ground & work through disagreements and differences with empathy instead of defensiveness
- Rebuild emotional connection, even when spiritual paths no longer align
- Create clear, compassionate boundaries around faith practices, extended family, and support communities, using shared values as a guide
- Navigate parenting choices and changes in tradition and family culture with thoughtfulness and teamwork
- Address feelings of grief, confusion, or betrayal in response to belief changes
- Reestablish trust and a shared sense of partnership
- Explore fears around what a mixed-faith marriage means for your relationship
- Honor each other's integrity, while holding space for the pain and uncertainty that can come with change
For my Mormon and LDS folks...
Having been a member of the LDS faith for much of my life, I understand the lingo, culture, customs, beliefs and depth of influence of the LDS Church on life experiences.
I get the challenges that come with trying to describe all of this to someone who may not have experienced it firsthand and am happy to let you know that you won't have to do so with me (although I do want to hear more about YOUR own unique, personal experience with it all).
While I currently identify as Post-Mormon, please know that I find great privilege and honor in working with all people across the spectrum of active LDS to ex-Mormon (and all the shades in-between). I always want to recognize any biases I might carry into the therapy room as a Post-Mormon and do my own work around this, but if anything seeps through unintentionally, feel free to call me out on it.
I want this to be a safe space for both of you.
Let's work together!
If your relationship has been impacted by a faith transition, and you are looking for mixed-faith marriage therapy in Gilbert, AZ or online in Arizona, please feel free to call Nourished Heart Counseling and Wellness, PLLC, or book an appointment online today.