Couples Counseling Therapists in Minnesota

Challenges visit everyone, and every person has a story to tell. I welcome couples, families, adults, teens, and tweens. As an Art Therapist, I rely on the creative process and narrative therapy to craft a safe space for you to grow. This healing work is a collaborative process of establishing your preferred relationships with yourself, your people, and your world. My contribution to this co-construction of your transforming story is rooted in my decade of training in an earth-based wisdom tradition.

My ideal client is someone that has an idea of their goals and what they would like to pursue in therapy, but needs the extra insight and encouragement to clarify those goals or to take the first steps in accomplishing them. They may be struggling with mood issues, have trouble controlling their thoughts, or be dealing with difficult or contentious relationships. They are in need of someone to listen to them, to provide empathy and validation, and then to help guide them along the path they have chosen to make the changes they wish to see in their life.

Are you personally struggling with mental health challenges, support someone with mental health challenges, or feel you can benefit from support to manage stressors and/or relationships? I believe you have the power to make dynamic changes in your life. I am passionate about connecting with people and forming relationships as a catalyst to change. I believe in creating a safe space where you feel heard, validated, and empowered by leading with curiosity and exploring strengths and new understanding.

ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. I work well with people who are seeking a compass for growth in their circumstances. I work with individuals (ages 18+), couples and families. I have had great success supporting individuals and couples challenged by addiction, anger, feeling disconnected, co-dependency issues, post-trauma distress and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), as well as struggling with history of childhood abuse (mental, emotional, & physical), family/parent(s) Alcoholic/Substances/Addictions and/or family secrets.

“No matter how difficult it may be, nothing sounds as good to the soul as the truth” – Martha Beck If you are looking for a safe place to stop your circular thinking, to open up, and say it out loud, then this is your invitation to do so. A label you may identify with or are wondering about is: anxiety, depression, PTSD/trauma, neurodivergence, heartbreak, divorce, career confusion, or relationship struggles. These labels can increase our self-understanding or keep us stuck. For couples struggling with lack of connection, poor communication, infidelity, or phase of life issues, take the risk and get busy fighting for what you have.

Sometimes life gets hard, and we get lost; it is my desire that no one is alone during those times. Therapy is not a magical healing but rather as Mary Pipher wrote, "Therapy gives clients a safe relationship in which to explore their inner world and to consider taking risks in their external one." I work with couples to enhance their marriages, parents as they raise their children, and individuals to process grief, establish healthy relationships, thinking patterns, and boundaries to overcome anger, anxiety, or depression.

Are you feeling hurt and confused by a particular relationship? Are you in the middle of a major life change or loss? Or maybe you're feeling out of sorts, not your "usual" self, and you're wondering why. I believe these "stuck spots" are opportunities to tune in differently and truly listen to your life. When you've circled and spiraled in your own head, searching for clarity, and nothing seems to change, it's okay to ask for help.

One of things I enjoy about my work as a psychologist, is the privilege of engaging in substantive discussion each day. I am passionate about my work and engaging clients in the process of transformation. I have been described as warm, friendly, and inviting. I typically work with professionals struggling with anxiety and depression. I do a lot of work with men surrounding issues pertaining to men's health and spiritual formation. I also work with couples/marriages and derive great satisfaction in helping people develop greater relational health.

Are you ready to engage in personal growth? I am here to help you process the past, discuss the present, and make goals for the future. I provide therapy to individuals, couples, and families of all ages. I enjoy working with children starting at age 7 all the way to late adulthood.

My counseling philosophy seeks to find the root of issues, rather than only focusing on managing surface-level symptoms. I incorporate positive psychology, Attachment theory, Family Systems, and Jungian analysis- including a focus on Personality Types, as identified by the Myers-Briggs (MBTI). I believe change occurs in therapy when the client is able to identify the things that are holding them back or distracting them from finding fulfillment in developing their true self. My work as a therapist is to partner with you on your journey toward wholeness as a safe, consistent, trustworthy listener and helper.

Relationships require trust, communication, and profound awareness of each other’s worlds. I work with couples, including polyamorous, non-monogamous, kinky, etc, to build connection, trust, and intimacy in their relationships. I also help partners learn to manage relationship conflict more effectively. I help partners find ways to communicate about challenging and sensitive issues. This is important when partners struggle to connect around each other's unique sexual wants and needs. These conversations need an atmosphere of trust, acceptance, and non-judgment, as partners learn to validate and respond to each other's sexual selves.

My passion lies in guiding couples and individuals on a journey of growth and positive transformation. I specialize in providing support to those facing life's challenges, from managing stress to healing trauma and resolving relationship conflicts. My commitment to you is to create a safe and nurturing space where you can openly express yourself and collaboratively explore solutions. Together, we will work on improving your mental well-being, building stronger, healthier relationships, and helping you realize your full potential. My ultimate purpose is to empower you to lead a more fulfilling and content life.

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.

It’s important to have a space to talk about the most intimate aspects of our lives in a way that is non-judgmental, safe, and compassionate. My hope is to help people of all identities (gender, sexual, and relational) to feel embraced as they are, while working to become the version of themselves they hope to be. My interests include couples therapy, affairs/infidelity, co-parenting, grief work, somatic/trauma work, and family of origin issues. I am also trained in supporting couples and people in non-traditional relationships who are looking for greater intimacy and connection.

I currently work with individuals and couples (18+). My specialty areas include a wide range of mental health concerns such as depression, anxiety, addiction, trauma, relationship struggles, and family of origin issues. I apply a mindfulness-based approach that incorporates an integration of different therapeutic modalities including CBT, ACT (acceptance and commitment therapy), and motivational interviewing.

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.

If you're navigating work-life balance, stressors, and likely facing the ongoing challenges compounded by the pandemic, I am here to come alongside you as you seek healing, health and wellness. I have a special interest in serving adult-aged clients in the BIPOC community. Whether you are in college, graduate school, or a working professional, I'm taking new clients in Uptown (& telehealth) at this time. Maybe you are finding yourself at a crossroads, facing a major (or minor) life change. Therapy with me will be holistic, person-centered, integrating your story as you slow down, seek clarity and pursue a conscious, welcomed change.

Hello! I have worked with individuals, families and couples and have provided clinical supervision and mental health program management for 20+ years. In this time, I've had the privilege of working alongside individuals, couples, and families seeking support, clarity, and healing. I compassionately meet clients where they are and together we move toward their desired goals. I believe people are naturally gifted with the tools, wisdom and resilience to reach their greatest potential.

Throughout my career I have prioritized a person centered approach with a focus on promoting resilience, empowering people, and fostering a positive and inclusive therapeutic environment. I truly believe in the power of building strong therapeutic alliances and creating space for individuals to explore their emotions and navigate life's complexities. I have worked with all ages, while more recently primarily late teen years through late adulthood, and I have a passion for working with people who identify as female and folks within the LGBTQ+ community. I value non judgmental care and open communication as well as body positivity.