Couples Counseling Therapists in Edina, MN
Megan Gassner
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Edina, MN 55435
As a marriage and family therapist, I believe in the power of relationships and connection. It is my goal to create a foundation of trust, respect, and unconditional positive regard in the therapy relationship. Whether working with individuals, couples, or families, I work best with clients who come to therapy motivated, ready to build on existing strengths and learn new skills and strategies when helpful.
As a marriage and family therapist, I believe in the power of relationships and connection. It is my goal to create a foundation of trust, respect, and unconditional positive regard in the therapy relationship. Whether working with individuals, couples, or families, I work best with clients who come to therapy motivated, ready to build on existing strengths and learn new skills and strategies when helpful.
Carol Woodbury
Marriage & Family Therapist, MEd, LMFT
Verified Verified
Edina, MN 55424
Are you resisting taking focused action in a desired personal growth, relationship or career direction? What are the possible obstacles and favorite procrastinations that could be blocking your successful forward progress? My goal is to help you achieve your life's goals and desires, helping you learn and integrate the needed skills to enhance the quality of your life and relationships. I operate out of the belief that you know you best and my work is to help you realize this inner-wisdom and to live it fully.
Are you resisting taking focused action in a desired personal growth, relationship or career direction? What are the possible obstacles and favorite procrastinations that could be blocking your successful forward progress? My goal is to help you achieve your life's goals and desires, helping you learn and integrate the needed skills to enhance the quality of your life and relationships. I operate out of the belief that you know you best and my work is to help you realize this inner-wisdom and to live it fully.
John M Lampert
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Edina, MN 55435
I specialize in working with people who have experienced multiple crises such as job loss, traumatic loss, and relationship difficulty.
Good therapy is challenging, at times fun, yet always affirming. I work diligently with my clients to help them develop insights, designed to enhance their overall life fulfillment.
I specialize in working with people who have experienced multiple crises such as job loss, traumatic loss, and relationship difficulty.
Good therapy is challenging, at times fun, yet always affirming. I work diligently with my clients to help them develop insights, designed to enhance their overall life fulfillment.
Stefanie Rose
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, SEP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Edina, MN 55435
My expertise is working in collaboration with you (or with you and your partner) to help you reclaim your life or passion and a feeling of connectedness in your relationship.
* Currently accepting new clients* Do you sometimes think that others seem to be "normal" or have the "perfect life" or that something is wrong with you? Do you have trouble shutting your mind off from stressful thoughts or upsetting memories? Has it been a while since you remember feeling excited about life or passion in your marriage? You are not alone.
My expertise is working in collaboration with you (or with you and your partner) to help you reclaim your life or passion and a feeling of connectedness in your relationship.
* Currently accepting new clients* Do you sometimes think that others seem to be "normal" or have the "perfect life" or that something is wrong with you? Do you have trouble shutting your mind off from stressful thoughts or upsetting memories? Has it been a while since you remember feeling excited about life or passion in your marriage? You are not alone.
Ellen Chazdon
Psychologist, PsyD, LP
Verified Verified
Edina, MN 55424
Do you struggle with anxiety, or loss of a sense of self worth that affects your relationships and your ability to function? Do you feel overwhelmed and exhausted just getting through the day? Do you wonder if your life could feel better? I believe people can overcome obstacles and learn new skills and coping strategies. I offer individual and couples' therapy for clients in Minnesota and in PSYPACT participating states. I start with offering a free phone or zoom consultation.
Do you struggle with anxiety, or loss of a sense of self worth that affects your relationships and your ability to function? Do you feel overwhelmed and exhausted just getting through the day? Do you wonder if your life could feel better? I believe people can overcome obstacles and learn new skills and coping strategies. I offer individual and couples' therapy for clients in Minnesota and in PSYPACT participating states. I start with offering a free phone or zoom consultation.
Catherine Porthan
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Edina, MN 55424
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.
Sarah Barrett
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Edina, MN 55435
If you are in a marriage or relationship where you think it would be easier to "go it alone" or you feel like you are "not enough" for your partner or that you just "don't communicate," than I can help. I will work with that part of you that does not want to change. If you are willing I believe that I can help you and your partner/spouse figure out how you get stuck and how you can get back to the relationship you once had and better! I also focus on healing developmental trauma and other traumatic events in their lives.
If you are in a marriage or relationship where you think it would be easier to "go it alone" or you feel like you are "not enough" for your partner or that you just "don't communicate," than I can help. I will work with that part of you that does not want to change. If you are willing I believe that I can help you and your partner/spouse figure out how you get stuck and how you can get back to the relationship you once had and better! I also focus on healing developmental trauma and other traumatic events in their lives.
Jacob Schuchman Falk
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Edina, MN 55439
Waitlist for new clients
I work best with people who are highly motivated for personal growth and self discovery even if it is painful at times. I have a non-judgmental and empathic engagement style - placing emphasis on the therapeutic relationship itself. Most of my clients are looking to gain deeper insight into themselves, recognizing and changing internal thought and behavioral patterns, discovering the true depths of their feelings, and create new tools or skills to cope with speed and stress of modern day life. I specialize in trauma, anxiety, transitions, shame, relational dynamics, Autism, and identity. Email is best way to reach me.
I work best with people who are highly motivated for personal growth and self discovery even if it is painful at times. I have a non-judgmental and empathic engagement style - placing emphasis on the therapeutic relationship itself. Most of my clients are looking to gain deeper insight into themselves, recognizing and changing internal thought and behavioral patterns, discovering the true depths of their feelings, and create new tools or skills to cope with speed and stress of modern day life. I specialize in trauma, anxiety, transitions, shame, relational dynamics, Autism, and identity. Email is best way to reach me.
Reece Forrester
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Edina, MN 55436
Waitlist for new clients
You've been through a lot of pain in your life, but nothing has stopped you yet. You've persevered and gotten this far. Yet you keep finding yourself stuck in the same patterns. Your history doesn't define you, but you can't seem to leave it behind either. When life is just too overwhelming you find yourself self medicating, overeating, overspending, or doom scrolling through social media just to get a few moments of relief. At times you get irritable, snap at your kids or your partner, or disengage altogether. You know there's a better life waiting for you, but it's so elusive.
You've been through a lot of pain in your life, but nothing has stopped you yet. You've persevered and gotten this far. Yet you keep finding yourself stuck in the same patterns. Your history doesn't define you, but you can't seem to leave it behind either. When life is just too overwhelming you find yourself self medicating, overeating, overspending, or doom scrolling through social media just to get a few moments of relief. At times you get irritable, snap at your kids or your partner, or disengage altogether. You know there's a better life waiting for you, but it's so elusive.
Jessy Conners
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Edina, MN 55435
I love seeing clients who feel stuck in their relationship patterns or personal struggles and are ready to make a change. I see both couples & individuals with a variety of mental health concerns, and work with them to uncover and address the barriers that are holding them back.
I love seeing clients who feel stuck in their relationship patterns or personal struggles and are ready to make a change. I see both couples & individuals with a variety of mental health concerns, and work with them to uncover and address the barriers that are holding them back.
Molly Kajal Jockheck
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MS, LPCC
Verified Verified
Edina, MN 55435
Are you experiencing feelings of hopelessness, depression, anxiousness, or becoming overwhelmed? Have you been experiencing a lack of community and connection, difficulty with family relations, or a loss of sense of self? These are just a few of the many challenge’s life can bring us. It can be even more difficult to navigate these challenges with minimal support or without the necessary coping strategies in place. It takes courage to seek out and ask for help in your journey towards healing. I value the importance of establishing a trusting therapeutic relationship in order to move towards healing.
Are you experiencing feelings of hopelessness, depression, anxiousness, or becoming overwhelmed? Have you been experiencing a lack of community and connection, difficulty with family relations, or a loss of sense of self? These are just a few of the many challenge’s life can bring us. It can be even more difficult to navigate these challenges with minimal support or without the necessary coping strategies in place. It takes courage to seek out and ask for help in your journey towards healing. I value the importance of establishing a trusting therapeutic relationship in order to move towards healing.
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Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, SEP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Edina, MN 55435
Evening and weekend appts; free consultations. Having faced pain and challenges in my own life, I am deeply invested in what's possible in therapy. I understand how intimidating and stressful it can be to find a therapist and begin. For now, I want you to know I am warm, calm, compassionate, non-judgmental, and direct, and take a collaborative and holistic approach. I work with individuals, couples, families, highly sensitive people, and also with one person on issues in a relationship, including midlife crisis and infidelity. If you need a new approach, a way forward, relief, support, or healing, I would love to help.
Evening and weekend appts; free consultations. Having faced pain and challenges in my own life, I am deeply invested in what's possible in therapy. I understand how intimidating and stressful it can be to find a therapist and begin. For now, I want you to know I am warm, calm, compassionate, non-judgmental, and direct, and take a collaborative and holistic approach. I work with individuals, couples, families, highly sensitive people, and also with one person on issues in a relationship, including midlife crisis and infidelity. If you need a new approach, a way forward, relief, support, or healing, I would love to help.
Sandy Sample
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Edina, MN 55439
My specialties are relationship counseling and EMDR for trauma. I have advanced training in EMDR and am Certified through EMDRIA. The world is a challenging place as we learn about - or experience - harmful events. I understand that coping with your own personal challenges can be daunting at times. I effectively use feedback, self-evaluating questions, and reflection -- leading to happiness and fulfillment. I also tell my clients that I might have certain insights by looking at patterns, behaviors, and habits they don't realize are present. Sessions via computer and phone offered.
My specialties are relationship counseling and EMDR for trauma. I have advanced training in EMDR and am Certified through EMDRIA. The world is a challenging place as we learn about - or experience - harmful events. I understand that coping with your own personal challenges can be daunting at times. I effectively use feedback, self-evaluating questions, and reflection -- leading to happiness and fulfillment. I also tell my clients that I might have certain insights by looking at patterns, behaviors, and habits they don't realize are present. Sessions via computer and phone offered.
Jason Tharaldson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Edina, MN 55439
As a therapist/coach, I am adept at cultivating a safe, authentic, and collaborative relationship where we will explore the underlying layers of your present concern and ways this impacts your personal life.
WELCOME – I'm a therapist, board-approved supervisor, and a Certified Enneagram Coach. I have over 20 years of clinical experience which includes most age levels, treatment settings, and client concerns. My areas of expertise include stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, relationships, divorce, eating disorders, and grief/loss. I also have specialized training in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), which are highly effective treatments for PTSD. I am willing to incorporate Christian values when requested by clients.
As a therapist/coach, I am adept at cultivating a safe, authentic, and collaborative relationship where we will explore the underlying layers of your present concern and ways this impacts your personal life.
WELCOME – I'm a therapist, board-approved supervisor, and a Certified Enneagram Coach. I have over 20 years of clinical experience which includes most age levels, treatment settings, and client concerns. My areas of expertise include stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, relationships, divorce, eating disorders, and grief/loss. I also have specialized training in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), which are highly effective treatments for PTSD. I am willing to incorporate Christian values when requested by clients.
Alexis Marjorie Evertz
Pre-Licensed Professional, BA
Verified Verified
Edina, MN 55439
Alexis is pursuing her master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. from Bethel. She is clinically supervised by Allison Peterson, MA, LP, PMH-C. Alexis works with clients of all ages. Alexis prioritizes her clients goals and works from a systemic and holistic view point. She strives to create a safe space for all of her clients, while working with them to achieve their goals. Alexis enjoys working with couples.
Alexis is pursuing her master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. from Bethel. She is clinically supervised by Allison Peterson, MA, LP, PMH-C. Alexis works with clients of all ages. Alexis prioritizes her clients goals and works from a systemic and holistic view point. She strives to create a safe space for all of her clients, while working with them to achieve their goals. Alexis enjoys working with couples.
Melissa Lenz
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, MHP
Verified Verified
Edina, MN 55439
I consider the therapeutic relationship to be a partnership between client and counselor.
I have a passion for working with individuals as they navigate challenges in their life, especially during periods of transition and uncertainty. Whether you are struggling with trauma, grief, postpartum anxiety/depression, substance use, or parenting issues, we can work together to identify your core concern and develop tools that will help you move towards healing.
I consider the therapeutic relationship to be a partnership between client and counselor.
I have a passion for working with individuals as they navigate challenges in their life, especially during periods of transition and uncertainty. Whether you are struggling with trauma, grief, postpartum anxiety/depression, substance use, or parenting issues, we can work together to identify your core concern and develop tools that will help you move towards healing.
Jennie Hilleren
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, CST, CSST, PhD
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Edina, MN 55435
Therapy is different for everyone. I believe one of the most important aspects of successful work in therapy comes from the strength of the client/therapist relationship. The process of solving emotional and relational problems can be both intimidating, and very rewarding. I work to help individuals and couples discover their strengths and build on them. The process of change will be unique to each person, and I am honored to be on it with you.
Therapy is different for everyone. I believe one of the most important aspects of successful work in therapy comes from the strength of the client/therapist relationship. The process of solving emotional and relational problems can be both intimidating, and very rewarding. I work to help individuals and couples discover their strengths and build on them. The process of change will be unique to each person, and I am honored to be on it with you.
Grace Goins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Edina, MN 55424
Waitlist for new clients
I currently have a waitlist. I value authenticity and candor in my work with clients, and enjoy "real talk." My typical client would say they’re a high achiever, “successful” on paper, and struggle with symptoms of anxiety, perfectionism, depression, low self esteem, or challenges with relationships and boundaries. I work with individuals who have a history of relational trauma or injury, grief and loss, or are navigating life transitions or changes. I work with couples who are dealing with distress within their relationships, difficulty communicating, or are looking to deepen their emotional bond.
I currently have a waitlist. I value authenticity and candor in my work with clients, and enjoy "real talk." My typical client would say they’re a high achiever, “successful” on paper, and struggle with symptoms of anxiety, perfectionism, depression, low self esteem, or challenges with relationships and boundaries. I work with individuals who have a history of relational trauma or injury, grief and loss, or are navigating life transitions or changes. I work with couples who are dealing with distress within their relationships, difficulty communicating, or are looking to deepen their emotional bond.
Jean Naymark
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LMFT, BCD
Verified Verified
Edina, MN 55424
I work with adults, adolescents, couples, and families.
I have 35 years of experience helping people find a way to live a richer and more satisfying life. Therapy is about empowering individuals and coming face-to-face with adversities. Clients are helped to explore past experiences that impact current emotions and behaviors. In order to change you need to resolve internal conflicts that lead to emotional distress, unwanted behaviors and physical symptoms. I help to create a safe place for you to be able to talk about the meaning of your feelings and thoughts thus gaining greater knowledge of self.
I work with adults, adolescents, couples, and families.
I have 35 years of experience helping people find a way to live a richer and more satisfying life. Therapy is about empowering individuals and coming face-to-face with adversities. Clients are helped to explore past experiences that impact current emotions and behaviors. In order to change you need to resolve internal conflicts that lead to emotional distress, unwanted behaviors and physical symptoms. I help to create a safe place for you to be able to talk about the meaning of your feelings and thoughts thus gaining greater knowledge of self.
Jessica Nelson-Mitchell
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, LADC
Verified Verified
Edina, MN 55435
I enjoy working with people who are looking to improve their communication with their partner and family and want to increase their satisfaction with their romantic relationship. I work with individuals and couples to strengthen relationship connections by focusing on increasing empathy and improving communication skills. I help people create new and positive ways of relating to one another and increase their sense of support and connection. This allows for healing and long lasting change.
I enjoy working with people who are looking to improve their communication with their partner and family and want to increase their satisfaction with their romantic relationship. I work with individuals and couples to strengthen relationship connections by focusing on increasing empathy and improving communication skills. I help people create new and positive ways of relating to one another and increase their sense of support and connection. This allows for healing and long lasting change.
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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.