Couples Counseling Therapists in Saint Paul, MN

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Ann E Boekhoff
Psychologist, MA, LP, LMFT
Verified Verified
Saint Paul, MN 55105
My practice includes adolescents, individual adults, couples and families.
I have been practicing as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Licensed Psychologist for over thirty years. I understand that therapy can seem mysterious and intimidating. I also know that life is filled with challenges and that relationships are very demanding and difficult to navigate. Psychotherapy can be one way of addressing whatever unique distress you may be experiencing. Together we will work to clear away the limitations of thinking and experience that are holding you back from your own wholeness- your own sense of being fully alive and engaged in your life.
My practice includes adolescents, individual adults, couples and families.
I have been practicing as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Licensed Psychologist for over thirty years. I understand that therapy can seem mysterious and intimidating. I also know that life is filled with challenges and that relationships are very demanding and difficult to navigate. Psychotherapy can be one way of addressing whatever unique distress you may be experiencing. Together we will work to clear away the limitations of thinking and experience that are holding you back from your own wholeness- your own sense of being fully alive and engaged in your life.
(651) 560-3591 View (651) 560-3591
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Allison Kirk
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Saint Paul, MN 55102
I believe each person deserves to live the best life possible. Often, that can be a challenge due to difficult things that have happened in the past or current challenges we face. Trauma and hurt effect how we view the world and ourselves. I work with individuals in including teens and adults, as well as couples, to help them get to a better place in their life. We will work together to figure out how move through current and past challenges more effectively so that hope and ease become a part of everyday life.
I believe each person deserves to live the best life possible. Often, that can be a challenge due to difficult things that have happened in the past or current challenges we face. Trauma and hurt effect how we view the world and ourselves. I work with individuals in including teens and adults, as well as couples, to help them get to a better place in their life. We will work together to figure out how move through current and past challenges more effectively so that hope and ease become a part of everyday life.
(651) 413-9481 View (651) 413-9481
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Inez Bersie-Mize
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Saint Paul, MN 55104
Waitlist for new clients
I use my experience, skills, feelings, intellect, and presence within the relationship to help explore and develop options and create desirable change.
**Currently not accepting new clients** I believe that therapy is a joint venture between the client and therapist. It is a way to learn about how each construct the meaning that forms our lives and our feelings and to take responsibility for constructing them to be what we wish. My role as therapist is to correct, understand, empathize, suggest and confront. Therapy can be in turn difficult, fun, painful, confusing, boring, upsetting and once in a while transcending. Because the construction of meaning in our lives is active, I am not a passive listener but an active participant in the process of relationship and change.
I use my experience, skills, feelings, intellect, and presence within the relationship to help explore and develop options and create desirable change.
**Currently not accepting new clients** I believe that therapy is a joint venture between the client and therapist. It is a way to learn about how each construct the meaning that forms our lives and our feelings and to take responsibility for constructing them to be what we wish. My role as therapist is to correct, understand, empathize, suggest and confront. Therapy can be in turn difficult, fun, painful, confusing, boring, upsetting and once in a while transcending. Because the construction of meaning in our lives is active, I am not a passive listener but an active participant in the process of relationship and change.
(651) 413-9094 View (651) 413-9094
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Margaret Evers
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Saint Paul, MN 55106
Whether you're dealing with recovering from trauma, grief of a loved one (this includes your beloved fur-babies), everyday stress, relationship challenges, or just trying to figure yourself out, we'll work together to find practical solutions and coping techniques.
Hi! I am Maggie Evers, a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) serving both Minnesota and Wisconsin residents, here to help navigate life's twists and turns. Think of me as your co-pilot on this journey offering a safe and judgment-free space where you can unpack your thoughts and feelings. I specialize in cutting through the jargon and getting to the heart of what's on your mind. Life can be messy, and I'm here to help you sort through it. My approach is real, grounded, and collaborative—we're in this together.
Whether you're dealing with recovering from trauma, grief of a loved one (this includes your beloved fur-babies), everyday stress, relationship challenges, or just trying to figure yourself out, we'll work together to find practical solutions and coping techniques.
Hi! I am Maggie Evers, a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) serving both Minnesota and Wisconsin residents, here to help navigate life's twists and turns. Think of me as your co-pilot on this journey offering a safe and judgment-free space where you can unpack your thoughts and feelings. I specialize in cutting through the jargon and getting to the heart of what's on your mind. Life can be messy, and I'm here to help you sort through it. My approach is real, grounded, and collaborative—we're in this together.
(651) 376-2533 View (651) 376-2533
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Jennie C Yngsdahl @ Center For Counseling And Wellness
Psychologist, MA, LP
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Saint Paul, MN 55102
Waitlist for new clients
I offer my clients a compassionate, creative, and collaborative approach in their healing work. I use psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral, and integrative therapies encouraging my clients to find meaning in their life's journey and struggles as well as find new ways to care for the self. Although I am a generalist when it comes to working with a variety of diverse clients and issues, I also believe strongly in the mind/body connection and help my clients find ways to reconnect and find balance in their lives. This is especially helpful when dealing with grief, relationship issues, life transitions, or trauma.
I offer my clients a compassionate, creative, and collaborative approach in their healing work. I use psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral, and integrative therapies encouraging my clients to find meaning in their life's journey and struggles as well as find new ways to care for the self. Although I am a generalist when it comes to working with a variety of diverse clients and issues, I also believe strongly in the mind/body connection and help my clients find ways to reconnect and find balance in their lives. This is especially helpful when dealing with grief, relationship issues, life transitions, or trauma.
(651) 760-8764 View (651) 760-8764
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Natalie Wimmer
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Saint Paul, MN 55116
My areas of interest include anxiety, depression, relationship issues, self-esteem, and trauma.
I like to view my role as a therapist as being like a gardener who is planting seeds of change. My goal is to help you flourish and blossom into the best version of yourself. I utilize a variety of different approaches to therapy because one approach is not going to be the right fit for each person. I support clients in developing healthier thought patterns and behaviors through cognitive-behavioral techniques. I also incorporate an attachment lens and explore how our past relationships affect our present ones. I will work together with you to develop goals for your therapy and ensure you are getting the best care you deserve.
My areas of interest include anxiety, depression, relationship issues, self-esteem, and trauma.
I like to view my role as a therapist as being like a gardener who is planting seeds of change. My goal is to help you flourish and blossom into the best version of yourself. I utilize a variety of different approaches to therapy because one approach is not going to be the right fit for each person. I support clients in developing healthier thought patterns and behaviors through cognitive-behavioral techniques. I also incorporate an attachment lens and explore how our past relationships affect our present ones. I will work together with you to develop goals for your therapy and ensure you are getting the best care you deserve.
(651) 240-9390 x760 View (651) 240-9390 x760
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Ross E Gubrud
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Saint Paul, MN 55104
If you have made it thus far, congratulations! You are well on your way to alleviating your depression, anxiety, self-concept struggles, loss and grief, unhealthy relationship patterns, or existential concerns.
Change is tough. Seeking assistance is not only beneficial, but also human. And that is where I join you. I consider myself a therapeutic Sherpa—I know the way, but you need to take each step. That path leads through one’s difficulties, mucking about courageously and authentically. I love what I do, possessing both skill and experience, and am honored to walk beside you as we address your concerns.
If you have made it thus far, congratulations! You are well on your way to alleviating your depression, anxiety, self-concept struggles, loss and grief, unhealthy relationship patterns, or existential concerns.
Change is tough. Seeking assistance is not only beneficial, but also human. And that is where I join you. I consider myself a therapeutic Sherpa—I know the way, but you need to take each step. That path leads through one’s difficulties, mucking about courageously and authentically. I love what I do, possessing both skill and experience, and am honored to walk beside you as we address your concerns.
(651) 419-3860 View (651) 419-3860
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Jean Wagner
Marriage & Family Therapist, DMFT, LMFT
Verified Verified
Saint Paul, MN 55116
Waitlist for new clients
We are all on a unique life journey! I am passionate about helping others thrive, not just survive, on their journey. I am especially passionate about healthy relationships with a special interest in family of origin issues, pre-marriage counseling, divorce, remarriage, blended families, and codependency issues. I also specialize in grief counseling, life transitions, career development, and spiritual concerns. I work with individual adults and couples using a systemic, strengths-based, integrative approach.
We are all on a unique life journey! I am passionate about helping others thrive, not just survive, on their journey. I am especially passionate about healthy relationships with a special interest in family of origin issues, pre-marriage counseling, divorce, remarriage, blended families, and codependency issues. I also specialize in grief counseling, life transitions, career development, and spiritual concerns. I work with individual adults and couples using a systemic, strengths-based, integrative approach.
(612) 482-8554 x4 View (612) 482-8554 x4
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Benjamin (Ben) Seim
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MBA, MA, LAMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint Paul, MN 55126
We are all on a journey and mine has included 20+ years in corporate America, divorce, re-marriage, infertility, adoption, family issues, etc. I love helping couples win at marriage and walking with them in the hard work to improve their relationship satisfaction. I have been helping couples since 2013 with a variety of challenges including infidelity, addiction, intimacy issues, etc. I also help individuals with relationship challenges, anxiety, depression, etc.
We are all on a journey and mine has included 20+ years in corporate America, divorce, re-marriage, infertility, adoption, family issues, etc. I love helping couples win at marriage and walking with them in the hard work to improve their relationship satisfaction. I have been helping couples since 2013 with a variety of challenges including infidelity, addiction, intimacy issues, etc. I also help individuals with relationship challenges, anxiety, depression, etc.
(651) 372-1372 View (651) 372-1372
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Amy M. Joyce
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
Saint Paul, MN 55104
I work with couples and individuals offering Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Somatic Experiencing (SE), and Expressive Therapies, in addition to traditional talk therapy.
Welcome to a place of support for those relationships most important to you. I offer therapy in a relational context which explores the interconnectedness between self and others. I believe this is vital to well living. When relationships are out of balance, disconnectedness can occur. By creating awareness, empowerment can be found and utilized for change. I invite you to better navigate yourself and your relations!
I work with couples and individuals offering Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Somatic Experiencing (SE), and Expressive Therapies, in addition to traditional talk therapy.
Welcome to a place of support for those relationships most important to you. I offer therapy in a relational context which explores the interconnectedness between self and others. I believe this is vital to well living. When relationships are out of balance, disconnectedness can occur. By creating awareness, empowerment can be found and utilized for change. I invite you to better navigate yourself and your relations!
(612) 564-4332 View (612) 564-4332
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Holly Whitaker
Counselor, LPCC-S
Verified Verified
Saint Paul, MN 55108
Also, I use Gottman Couples Method Therapy with marriage and relationship problems.
Suffering. Sooner or later we all experience varying degrees of suffering. The world can be harsh and painful, especially when understanding is hard to find. Sometimes burdens become to great to carry alone. When searching for help you want someone caring to understand your struggle and unique situation. I work with people who are seeking help and treatment with life situations that are causing them distress either mentally, emotionally, physically and/or relationally.
Also, I use Gottman Couples Method Therapy with marriage and relationship problems.
Suffering. Sooner or later we all experience varying degrees of suffering. The world can be harsh and painful, especially when understanding is hard to find. Sometimes burdens become to great to carry alone. When searching for help you want someone caring to understand your struggle and unique situation. I work with people who are seeking help and treatment with life situations that are causing them distress either mentally, emotionally, physically and/or relationally.
(651) 376-2940 x819 View (651) 376-2940 x819
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Terry M Post
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPCC, LADC
Verified Verified
Saint Paul, MN 55102
I help people overcome life’s challenges to grow and find their desired happiness. I have a long history of working with those struggling with addiction as well as concerns related to sex and intimacy. From a mental health perspective, I work with clients who have anxiety, depression, trauma, intimacy, relationship problems, and some personality disorders. I believe that our mental health, compulsive behaviors, relationships, sex, and intimacy all interact and influence one another to create who and how we show up today. I have an extensive history of working with individuals in the LGBT+ community and specialize in treating Chemsex
I help people overcome life’s challenges to grow and find their desired happiness. I have a long history of working with those struggling with addiction as well as concerns related to sex and intimacy. From a mental health perspective, I work with clients who have anxiety, depression, trauma, intimacy, relationship problems, and some personality disorders. I believe that our mental health, compulsive behaviors, relationships, sex, and intimacy all interact and influence one another to create who and how we show up today. I have an extensive history of working with individuals in the LGBT+ community and specialize in treating Chemsex
(952) 213-6554 View (952) 213-6554
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Lucreshia Grant
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS
Verified Verified
Saint Paul, MN 55130  (Online Only)
Are you tired of feeling lonely in your relationship? Are there times when your partner just doesn't seem to get you? Have you experienced a betrayal that has devastated your connection to the point you don't know if you will make it? Do you long for more connection and overall happiness with your closest relationship?
Are you tired of feeling lonely in your relationship? Are there times when your partner just doesn't seem to get you? Have you experienced a betrayal that has devastated your connection to the point you don't know if you will make it? Do you long for more connection and overall happiness with your closest relationship?
(651) 427-6698 View (651) 427-6698
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Angela Sim
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
Saint Paul, MN 55104
As a warm and affirming therapist, I believe in utilizing the therapeutic relationship to also challenge and disrupt patterns through collaboration, pulling from Narrative, Existential, and ACT.
Hello, I'm so glad you’re here! I believe that strong, affirming relationships are at the core of our mental well-being and my goal is to support and guide the client as they navigate their relationships, challenges, and whatever life throws their way. I identify as 1.5 gen Asian American and tend to approach therapy through a systemic lens. Together, my hope is to support clients in exploring their values and strengths and working towards becoming their more authentic selves.
As a warm and affirming therapist, I believe in utilizing the therapeutic relationship to also challenge and disrupt patterns through collaboration, pulling from Narrative, Existential, and ACT.
Hello, I'm so glad you’re here! I believe that strong, affirming relationships are at the core of our mental well-being and my goal is to support and guide the client as they navigate their relationships, challenges, and whatever life throws their way. I identify as 1.5 gen Asian American and tend to approach therapy through a systemic lens. Together, my hope is to support clients in exploring their values and strengths and working towards becoming their more authentic selves.
(651) 661-5386 View (651) 661-5386
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Mary Kay Elizabeth Voight-Moller
Psychologist, MS, MN-LP
Verified Verified
Saint Paul, MN 55102
My areas of specialization include; depression, anxiety, post traumatic stress, relationship issues, eating disorders, chronic pain, DBT, marital/family therapy, grief and loss, pregnancy loss, infertility, adoption, abuse issues, and life transitions.
My office is a warm and comforting place for you to tell your story, deal with life's stressors, treat depression and anxiety, work on healthy relationships, or heal old wounds. I provide a more holistic perspective in my appraoch to therapy, looking at the total needs you might have to best help you to heal and grow. It is very important to me that you feel heard and well cared for in your therapy process. We will work together to help you to make changes and to feel stronger.
My areas of specialization include; depression, anxiety, post traumatic stress, relationship issues, eating disorders, chronic pain, DBT, marital/family therapy, grief and loss, pregnancy loss, infertility, adoption, abuse issues, and life transitions.
My office is a warm and comforting place for you to tell your story, deal with life's stressors, treat depression and anxiety, work on healthy relationships, or heal old wounds. I provide a more holistic perspective in my appraoch to therapy, looking at the total needs you might have to best help you to heal and grow. It is very important to me that you feel heard and well cared for in your therapy process. We will work together to help you to make changes and to feel stronger.
(651) 760-0673 View (651) 760-0673
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Nick Howard
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
Saint Paul, MN 55101
I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, and difficult life transitions.
When you were younger, did you enjoy staying up all night with friends, talking about and exploring some of the fundamental mysteries of life? As an adult, do you feel like you’ve lost touch with that feeling of awe and wonder, and that life has become a stressful grind? I believe that therapy is a place where we can return to a space of curiosity and wonder to explore what fundamentally makes us human. Through this process, we can find relief from the roots of suffering and connect with something bigger than ourselves.
I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, and difficult life transitions.
When you were younger, did you enjoy staying up all night with friends, talking about and exploring some of the fundamental mysteries of life? As an adult, do you feel like you’ve lost touch with that feeling of awe and wonder, and that life has become a stressful grind? I believe that therapy is a place where we can return to a space of curiosity and wonder to explore what fundamentally makes us human. Through this process, we can find relief from the roots of suffering and connect with something bigger than ourselves.
(651) 571-8628 View (651) 571-8628
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Suzanne Rabuse
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Saint Paul, MN 55105
I help couples, individuals and employees who want change to start today! Relationships go through ups and downs as does our work satisfaction, and our personal wellness can make a difference. If you want renewed hope and a better feeling in all your relationships and endeavors, I can help you regain everything you need to be happy again. You're not alone. You can recognize the source of your happiness, realign and get back on track. Rekindle your good feelings, enjoy life, and experience relationship success and personal satisfaction at home and work.
I help couples, individuals and employees who want change to start today! Relationships go through ups and downs as does our work satisfaction, and our personal wellness can make a difference. If you want renewed hope and a better feeling in all your relationships and endeavors, I can help you regain everything you need to be happy again. You're not alone. You can recognize the source of your happiness, realign and get back on track. Rekindle your good feelings, enjoy life, and experience relationship success and personal satisfaction at home and work.
(651) 314-1890 View (651) 314-1890
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Clifford J Buhl
Psychologist, PsyD, LP
Verified Verified
Saint Paul, MN 55114
Let me be a partner in finding what works for you.
I believe making active focused choices about how to cope with problems and reach your goals pays dividends. Some clients come to therapy to better make peace with their past so as not to continue old patterns. Others are seeking relief from stress and anxiety that the modern world seems to breed. Yet others are working on improving important relationships. Many clients are looking for answers to meaning and purpose that they have not yet resolved in their day-to-day life. What is it that you most want to work on?
Let me be a partner in finding what works for you.
I believe making active focused choices about how to cope with problems and reach your goals pays dividends. Some clients come to therapy to better make peace with their past so as not to continue old patterns. Others are seeking relief from stress and anxiety that the modern world seems to breed. Yet others are working on improving important relationships. Many clients are looking for answers to meaning and purpose that they have not yet resolved in their day-to-day life. What is it that you most want to work on?
(651) 372-8944 View (651) 372-8944
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Tiffany Ogden
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Saint Paul, MN 55104
What would you say if I told you that you could hope again? That your relationships with your spouse, your family, and your friends could be improved? That you don't need to be controlled by your fears and that you could find relief from worry? Taking the first steps to explore these challenges can be the most difficult. I understand how fear and doubt can keep you from finding the courage to seek healing. I am willing to walk by your side as you face the concerns that have kept you from enjoying your life to its fullest.
What would you say if I told you that you could hope again? That your relationships with your spouse, your family, and your friends could be improved? That you don't need to be controlled by your fears and that you could find relief from worry? Taking the first steps to explore these challenges can be the most difficult. I understand how fear and doubt can keep you from finding the courage to seek healing. I am willing to walk by your side as you face the concerns that have kept you from enjoying your life to its fullest.
(651) 964-1880 View (651) 964-1880
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Ayn Rassier
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
Saint Paul, MN 55104  (Online Only)
Seeking out therapy can be an overwhelming step to take and I am so glad you are here! I strive to meet individual adults and couples with compassionate curiosity in an effort to address concerns such as those that come with anxiety, depression, life transitions, relational challenges, career exploration/transition, aging, and grief.
Seeking out therapy can be an overwhelming step to take and I am so glad you are here! I strive to meet individual adults and couples with compassionate curiosity in an effort to address concerns such as those that come with anxiety, depression, life transitions, relational challenges, career exploration/transition, aging, and grief.
(651) 927-3692 View (651) 927-3692
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Couples Counseling Therapists

Does couples counseling work?

Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years.

When should a couple seek counseling?

Couples can benefit from counseling if they consistently struggle in their relationship. They may have lost the ability to communicate effectively, become entrenched in harmful patterns, begun to fight more than usual, broken the other’s trust, suffered from a mental or physical illness, or faced any number of other challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations, so if a couple isn’t sure whether therapy is necessary, asking directly can provide clarity.

How can I get my partner to go to couples therapy?

The decision to seek couples therapy is often driven by one partner, who then convinces the other to participate. When discussing the idea, the initiator should be direct and assertive. They can state the problems they see and explain how the relationship would benefit from therapy. In more serious cases, they can also explain how their relationship may suffer without making any changes or seeking professional help.

How does a couple prepare for couples counseling?

The anticipation of beginning couples counseling can be difficult—sometimes more difficult than the first session itself. Taking a few moments to reflect can allay those concerns: What are the current challenges? When and how did they begin? What do they want the relationship to look like in the future? Reflecting on these questions can help individuals or couples articulate their goals. Of course, the therapist will also ask questions and guide couples through the process.