Couples Counseling Therapists in Minnesota
Josephine A Nwoke
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, CCTP, CCATP
Verified Verified
Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
The relationship between the therapist and client has repeatedly proven to be the most effective and powerful component of successful therapeutic outcome.
I make great effort for excellence by working effectively with honesty, skills and compassion. I am committed to working collaboratively with clients to find their inner strength and authenticity, I know from experience that it takes courage and dedication to live well and the benefits are worth it. My personality as a therapist is of nurturing, warmth, genuineness and non-judgmental demeanor. I have diverse experience in working with adults, children, families and couples with mental health, stress related concerns and chemical health issues for over 23 years. My approach is eclectic, designed to fit the individual's needs.
The relationship between the therapist and client has repeatedly proven to be the most effective and powerful component of successful therapeutic outcome.
I make great effort for excellence by working effectively with honesty, skills and compassion. I am committed to working collaboratively with clients to find their inner strength and authenticity, I know from experience that it takes courage and dedication to live well and the benefits are worth it. My personality as a therapist is of nurturing, warmth, genuineness and non-judgmental demeanor. I have diverse experience in working with adults, children, families and couples with mental health, stress related concerns and chemical health issues for over 23 years. My approach is eclectic, designed to fit the individual's needs.
Bernadette Thomson
Psychologist, PhD, LP, PSYPACT
Verified Verified
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
Not accepting new clients
I work to help adults, children and couples make adjustments in their lives so they are more comfortable and in control of their behaviors and emotions. I have a genuine desire to get to know my clients and understand the difficulties they are experiencing. My therapy combines psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral approaches. I have particular interests helping people who are dealing with issues of depression, anxiety, health concerns, relationship problems, parenting difficulties, substance abuse, ADHD or school performance. Along with work as a psychologist, I have worked as a special education teacher which enhances my understanding of special needs children.
I work to help adults, children and couples make adjustments in their lives so they are more comfortable and in control of their behaviors and emotions. I have a genuine desire to get to know my clients and understand the difficulties they are experiencing. My therapy combines psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral approaches. I have particular interests helping people who are dealing with issues of depression, anxiety, health concerns, relationship problems, parenting difficulties, substance abuse, ADHD or school performance. Along with work as a psychologist, I have worked as a special education teacher which enhances my understanding of special needs children.
I specialize in helping adults, couples, elderly, teens, children (11-18), families, BIPOC, and LGBTQIA2S+ community.
Now Accepting New Clients! Let's start your healing journey. I'm here to help! Erica Landers, MA, Mental Health Practitioner, (She/Her/Hers). I have experience helping clients with Anxiety, Depression, Attachment, Trauma, Family Transitions, Life Transitions, Grief, School Issues, Self Esteem, Transgender, Trauma, and PTSD.
I specialize in helping adults, couples, elderly, teens, children (11-18), families, BIPOC, and LGBTQIA2S+ community.
Now Accepting New Clients! Let's start your healing journey. I'm here to help! Erica Landers, MA, Mental Health Practitioner, (She/Her/Hers). I have experience helping clients with Anxiety, Depression, Attachment, Trauma, Family Transitions, Life Transitions, Grief, School Issues, Self Esteem, Transgender, Trauma, and PTSD.
Kristen Ryan
Psychologist, PsyD, LP
Verified Verified
Minneapolis, MN 55419
Waitlist for new clients
My work with others involves using crises as opportunities for making life changes by reinforcing resilience and developing a more compassionate relationship with oneself.
Understanding the self is the first step toward change. Through compassion, reflection and skill development one has the opportunity to remove obstacles in the form of beliefs, mobilize one's inner resources, reduce suffering and create a more meaningful life. I have worked with adults who have survived trauma/abuse, struggled with problems in mood and thought and experienced self-worth injuries.
My work with others involves using crises as opportunities for making life changes by reinforcing resilience and developing a more compassionate relationship with oneself.
Understanding the self is the first step toward change. Through compassion, reflection and skill development one has the opportunity to remove obstacles in the form of beliefs, mobilize one's inner resources, reduce suffering and create a more meaningful life. I have worked with adults who have survived trauma/abuse, struggled with problems in mood and thought and experienced self-worth injuries.
Erica Derifield
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MPS, LADC
Verified Verified
Saint Paul, MN 55102 (Online Only)
Erica is a Pre-Licensed LPCC and a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor in the state of Minnesota and graduated with a Master of Professional Studies in Integrated Behavioral Health from the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. Erica has experience working with adults, families, couples, and adolescents in the residential, outpatient, community, and academic/school settings. Erica is passionate about providing care from a holistic and trauma-informed lens, ensuring every individual is seen and honored for their unique strengths, experiences, and inner wisdom rather than seen or labeled as a diagnosis.
Erica is a Pre-Licensed LPCC and a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor in the state of Minnesota and graduated with a Master of Professional Studies in Integrated Behavioral Health from the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. Erica has experience working with adults, families, couples, and adolescents in the residential, outpatient, community, and academic/school settings. Erica is passionate about providing care from a holistic and trauma-informed lens, ensuring every individual is seen and honored for their unique strengths, experiences, and inner wisdom rather than seen or labeled as a diagnosis.
Leah McEllistrem
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Saint Paul, MN 55105
Not accepting new clients
I work with couples adjusting to becoming new parents, navigating intimacy and communication issues, and those who are interested in premarital work.
I am a trauma-informed, relational therapist. I enjoy helping my clients improve their relationships with themselves and others. I approach therapy from a gentle, yet direct, place to help clients find hope in the midst of suffering. My practice is informed by a belief that all humans are worthy of compassion and acceptance, and I invite my clients to show up exactly as who they are. I am committed to being anti-racist, body positive, sex positive, and affirming of the LGBTQIA+ population.
I work with couples adjusting to becoming new parents, navigating intimacy and communication issues, and those who are interested in premarital work.
I am a trauma-informed, relational therapist. I enjoy helping my clients improve their relationships with themselves and others. I approach therapy from a gentle, yet direct, place to help clients find hope in the midst of suffering. My practice is informed by a belief that all humans are worthy of compassion and acceptance, and I invite my clients to show up exactly as who they are. I am committed to being anti-racist, body positive, sex positive, and affirming of the LGBTQIA+ population.
As a therapist I work hard to understand my patients at a personal level. I provide a warm and trusting atmosphere where we can explore the difficulties in their lives. Together, through the therapeutic relationship we work on emotional problems to make deep and lasting changes. We address road blocks which may have developed over the years and seem to keep them stuck in negative patterns. Through an increased awareness of these patterns alternative choices can be made by my patients. Working together in therapy my patients are increasingly able to live more fulfilling and meaningful lives.
As a therapist I work hard to understand my patients at a personal level. I provide a warm and trusting atmosphere where we can explore the difficulties in their lives. Together, through the therapeutic relationship we work on emotional problems to make deep and lasting changes. We address road blocks which may have developed over the years and seem to keep them stuck in negative patterns. Through an increased awareness of these patterns alternative choices can be made by my patients. Working together in therapy my patients are increasingly able to live more fulfilling and meaningful lives.
Jessica Marie Van Berkum
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
White Bear Lake, MN 55110
I LOVE relational/systems work, including couples, co-parenting, Family of Origin, and families dealing with members suffering with chronic illness.
Hello! My name is Jessica Van Berkum, MA, LMFT. My pronouns are she/her. I am excited to connect with you! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I am LGBTQ+ and BIPOC affirming. I work with a variety of client including individuals, couples, and families. I work with clients ages 6 and up.
I LOVE relational/systems work, including couples, co-parenting, Family of Origin, and families dealing with members suffering with chronic illness.
Hello! My name is Jessica Van Berkum, MA, LMFT. My pronouns are she/her. I am excited to connect with you! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I am LGBTQ+ and BIPOC affirming. I work with a variety of client including individuals, couples, and families. I work with clients ages 6 and up.
TC Largaespada
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Plymouth, MN 55441 (Online Only)
People identify in a spectrum of gender and relationship configurations.
When you are feeling overwhelmed but aren't sure how things can change, I can help. When you find that you keep making the same mistakes, doing things you promised yourself you would stop, I can help. Behavior changes are more than just applying logic to your situation. If it was only logic, you would have figured it out by now. I focus on how the brain processes experiences. I can provide the space to sort things out and finally change those old patterns.
People identify in a spectrum of gender and relationship configurations.
When you are feeling overwhelmed but aren't sure how things can change, I can help. When you find that you keep making the same mistakes, doing things you promised yourself you would stop, I can help. Behavior changes are more than just applying logic to your situation. If it was only logic, you would have figured it out by now. I focus on how the brain processes experiences. I can provide the space to sort things out and finally change those old patterns.
I am a humorous, non-judgemental, trauma-informed, harm-reductionist, LGBTQIA+ affirming, gay cis-male therapist. I specialize in working with men and enjoy working with couples (monogamous, poly, or open) who want to improve their relationships. I am also passionate about helping people who want to change their relationship with substances but are unsure about total sobriety and/or the Twelve Steps do not resonate.
I am a humorous, non-judgemental, trauma-informed, harm-reductionist, LGBTQIA+ affirming, gay cis-male therapist. I specialize in working with men and enjoy working with couples (monogamous, poly, or open) who want to improve their relationships. I am also passionate about helping people who want to change their relationship with substances but are unsure about total sobriety and/or the Twelve Steps do not resonate.
Stacy Saindon
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, RYT-200
Verified Verified
Minneapolis, MN 55419
The secret sauce in therapy is the attachment between us, therefore our relationship is the medicine.
I see you. Quietly pretending everything is fine, scrolling on your phone or bingeing on Netflix. I hear you. All the mistaken beliefs like “I am not good enough, or I am unloveable.” I feel you. All the disappointments carefully tucked away in your heart or unsaid words clogged in your throat. Let’s lighten your heart, mind & body so you can live a life from your highest truth. I am gobsmacked by the power of grief, love, trauma, attachment & joy. I help by integrating life’s most painful experiences. Integration leads to transformation which opens you up to endless possibilities.
The secret sauce in therapy is the attachment between us, therefore our relationship is the medicine.
I see you. Quietly pretending everything is fine, scrolling on your phone or bingeing on Netflix. I hear you. All the mistaken beliefs like “I am not good enough, or I am unloveable.” I feel you. All the disappointments carefully tucked away in your heart or unsaid words clogged in your throat. Let’s lighten your heart, mind & body so you can live a life from your highest truth. I am gobsmacked by the power of grief, love, trauma, attachment & joy. I help by integrating life’s most painful experiences. Integration leads to transformation which opens you up to endless possibilities.
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Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Golden Valley, MN 55426
Whether you're dealing with relationship distress, problems with your moods, or challenges that are more specific, seeing a therapist can be transformative.
Each year new research emerges highlighting the importance of intimate relationships on personal health and wellness. People who have satisfying connections with family, friends, and their community are happier, have fewer health problems, and live longer. For these reasons, I specialize in helping individuals, couples, and families improve the quality of the relationships they have with themselves and those around them. I provide practical information about intimate, long-term connection (based on current research), and offer specific strategies in response to clients' challenges and problems. My approach is collaborative, experiential, and strengths-based.
Whether you're dealing with relationship distress, problems with your moods, or challenges that are more specific, seeing a therapist can be transformative.
Each year new research emerges highlighting the importance of intimate relationships on personal health and wellness. People who have satisfying connections with family, friends, and their community are happier, have fewer health problems, and live longer. For these reasons, I specialize in helping individuals, couples, and families improve the quality of the relationships they have with themselves and those around them. I provide practical information about intimate, long-term connection (based on current research), and offer specific strategies in response to clients' challenges and problems. My approach is collaborative, experiential, and strengths-based.
I enjoy working with children, adults, individuals, couples and families.
I assist in helping others to explore deeper motivations and recognize their own special gifts and talents.
I enjoy working with children, adults, individuals, couples and families.
I assist in helping others to explore deeper motivations and recognize their own special gifts and talents.
Kristy Campbell
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LSC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tracy, MN 56175
Currently accepting new clients - either in-person or virtual! We all need a safe place to talk openly about life's challenges. I create a safe counseling haven for you. I support you through listening, empathy, and seeing your strengths as you navigate challenges, concerns, worries, and mental health wellness. I specialize in stress, life transitions, relationship issues, college and career decisions, grief, parenting concerns, gender identity, anxiety, depression, trauma, self-harm, suicidal ideations, and the LGBTQ+ community.
Currently accepting new clients - either in-person or virtual! We all need a safe place to talk openly about life's challenges. I create a safe counseling haven for you. I support you through listening, empathy, and seeing your strengths as you navigate challenges, concerns, worries, and mental health wellness. I specialize in stress, life transitions, relationship issues, college and career decisions, grief, parenting concerns, gender identity, anxiety, depression, trauma, self-harm, suicidal ideations, and the LGBTQ+ community.
What mask are you wearing and is that you? Do you find yourself numb or feeling empty, even angry or disconnected from friends or partner.
Openings! I have been witness to many successes lately, victory can happen. Your story, your goals, get clarity, learn the blocks refine the skills, find traction and take off!
What mask are you wearing and is that you? Do you find yourself numb or feeling empty, even angry or disconnected from friends or partner.
Openings! I have been witness to many successes lately, victory can happen. Your story, your goals, get clarity, learn the blocks refine the skills, find traction and take off!
Shonda M Craft
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Minneapolis, MN 55403
Not accepting new clients
I provide outpatient psychotherapy services to individuals, couples and families with a focus on assessment and treatment that is culturally sensitive.
I provide outpatient psychotherapy services to individuals, couples and families with a focus on assessment and treatment that is culturally sensitive.
I have a strong background in, and a passion for working with, the following: Trauma Recovery, Grief , Loss & Bereavement, Depression & Anxiety, Major Life Transitions, Couples Counseling (both restorative and de-coupling), Psychosomatic Symptom Presentation and Well-being.
I am currently only accepting new neurofeedback clients. I offer free consultations. I know that finding the right therapist can be an overwhelming task. Here's what you should know about me as a practitioner: I have an enduring belief that human beings have the inherent capacity to heal, become whole. This belief informs everything I do within the therapy process. Our work together becomes a collaborative process meant to faciliate your healing: my job in this process is to use my knowledge, experience and skills to help you heal and grow; your job is to show up fully and commit to active engagement in the the work of therapy.
I have a strong background in, and a passion for working with, the following: Trauma Recovery, Grief , Loss & Bereavement, Depression & Anxiety, Major Life Transitions, Couples Counseling (both restorative and de-coupling), Psychosomatic Symptom Presentation and Well-being.
I am currently only accepting new neurofeedback clients. I offer free consultations. I know that finding the right therapist can be an overwhelming task. Here's what you should know about me as a practitioner: I have an enduring belief that human beings have the inherent capacity to heal, become whole. This belief informs everything I do within the therapy process. Our work together becomes a collaborative process meant to faciliate your healing: my job in this process is to use my knowledge, experience and skills to help you heal and grow; your job is to show up fully and commit to active engagement in the the work of therapy.
Cathy Johnston
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CST
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Minneapolis, MN 55408
I work with couples to fine-tune communication and build closeness.
I'm a licensed MFT and AASECT certified Sex Therapist, located in Minnesota and Arizona. I'll help you find grounded, positive approaches to shift your situation. Whether you're dealing with relationship frustrations or personal issues, it's difficult to wonder if things can get better - and to think you should be able to figure it out on your own. If fights with your partner go nowhere, your sex life is disappointing (or non-existent), you suffer with anxiety or depression, or you or your partner struggle with out of control sexual behavior or drug/alcohol use, I can help. I am engaged and active in sessions.
I work with couples to fine-tune communication and build closeness.
I'm a licensed MFT and AASECT certified Sex Therapist, located in Minnesota and Arizona. I'll help you find grounded, positive approaches to shift your situation. Whether you're dealing with relationship frustrations or personal issues, it's difficult to wonder if things can get better - and to think you should be able to figure it out on your own. If fights with your partner go nowhere, your sex life is disappointing (or non-existent), you suffer with anxiety or depression, or you or your partner struggle with out of control sexual behavior or drug/alcohol use, I can help. I am engaged and active in sessions.
At our centrally located Golden Valley location, we offer compassionate, person centered care for individuals, couples and families. At this and all our locations, we believe you, the client, are in the foreground of our work.
At our centrally located Golden Valley location, we offer compassionate, person centered care for individuals, couples and families. At this and all our locations, we believe you, the client, are in the foreground of our work.
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.
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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.