Marriage Counseling Therapists in Woodbury, MN
I'm a licensed marriage and family therapist and enjoy working with families, couples, individuals, children, teens, and adults across the lifespan. I'm dedicated to helping my clients and families find, develop, and care for the hidden, underdeveloped, and wounded parts of themselves so they can live authentic lives rather than existing in the shadows. We discover ways to bring their lives into alignment with who they really are and strengthen their most meaningful relationships. I develop trusting relationships with my clients and seek to understand and respect all people within their family, community, and culture contexts.
I'm a licensed marriage and family therapist and enjoy working with families, couples, individuals, children, teens, and adults across the lifespan. I'm dedicated to helping my clients and families find, develop, and care for the hidden, underdeveloped, and wounded parts of themselves so they can live authentic lives rather than existing in the shadows. We discover ways to bring their lives into alignment with who they really are and strengthen their most meaningful relationships. I develop trusting relationships with my clients and seek to understand and respect all people within their family, community, and culture contexts.
Areas of specialty: anxiety/depression OCD chemical use problems addictions marriage counseling family counseling uncoupling (what will your family look like during separation and after divorce) divorce mediation and family dynamics.
I work with individuals, couples and families in helping them to feel understood, while empowering them toward more effective patterns of thinking, feeling and interacting.
Areas of specialty: anxiety/depression OCD chemical use problems addictions marriage counseling family counseling uncoupling (what will your family look like during separation and after divorce) divorce mediation and family dynamics.
I work with individuals, couples and families in helping them to feel understood, while empowering them toward more effective patterns of thinking, feeling and interacting.
Sheila Dwyer
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Woodbury, MN 55125 (Online Only)
Happiness is a feeling that comes and goes. Joy is a settled conviction that lasts. I would be honored to help you on your journey to experiencing Joy. I am a licensed marriage and family therapist with 17 years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families. I have a passion of helping others build healthy connections in their life. I am a relational therapist, exploring how past experiences shape current patterns of how we relate to others in our life. I invite you on a journey of self-discovery & creating the experience of healthy, loving relationships
Happiness is a feeling that comes and goes. Joy is a settled conviction that lasts. I would be honored to help you on your journey to experiencing Joy. I am a licensed marriage and family therapist with 17 years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families. I have a passion of helping others build healthy connections in their life. I am a relational therapist, exploring how past experiences shape current patterns of how we relate to others in our life. I invite you on a journey of self-discovery & creating the experience of healthy, loving relationships
New Concept Counseling Inc.
Marriage & Family Therapist, DMFT, LMFT
Verified Verified
Woodbury, MN 55125
I completed a Doctoral program in Marriage and Family Therapy at Argosy University and Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology at Bethel University.
I am a DMFT, LMFT and I have extensive experience supporting individuals, couples and families on their journey through events that influence how we are functioning in relationships and our community, including pre marital counseling, divorce, attachment concerns and cultural issues regarding acculturation and assimilation. I work with a range of disorders and l have specialty in depression, anxiety, posttraumatic stress, chemical dependency, oppositional defiance/conduct and grief/loss. I work with children ages 7 and older, along with adolescents and adults.
I completed a Doctoral program in Marriage and Family Therapy at Argosy University and Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology at Bethel University.
I am a DMFT, LMFT and I have extensive experience supporting individuals, couples and families on their journey through events that influence how we are functioning in relationships and our community, including pre marital counseling, divorce, attachment concerns and cultural issues regarding acculturation and assimilation. I work with a range of disorders and l have specialty in depression, anxiety, posttraumatic stress, chemical dependency, oppositional defiance/conduct and grief/loss. I work with children ages 7 and older, along with adolescents and adults.
Brian Burns - Relationship Repair
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Woodbury, MN 55125
Whether you are 100% committed to your marriage or unsure of the right path, I can help you find the right approach.
I help couples in conflict who want to get to a better place. I enjoy working with spouses and parents in challenging family situations to help them find clarity and resolution. I offer a practical approach with usable feedback and guidance. We spend less time talking about the past or who is to blame, and more time talking about what you can do about it, now. My work with clients is compassionate and direct. I’m not afraid to call out behaviors that are harming the relationship. You will learn how to quickly move back into connection.
Whether you are 100% committed to your marriage or unsure of the right path, I can help you find the right approach.
I help couples in conflict who want to get to a better place. I enjoy working with spouses and parents in challenging family situations to help them find clarity and resolution. I offer a practical approach with usable feedback and guidance. We spend less time talking about the past or who is to blame, and more time talking about what you can do about it, now. My work with clients is compassionate and direct. I’m not afraid to call out behaviors that are harming the relationship. You will learn how to quickly move back into connection.
Kristen Brechler
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, LAMFT, MDiv
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Woodbury, MN 55125
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in areas of play therapy, parent/child relationship, ADHD, Developmental disorders, Special Needs, Spirituality, Grief/loss, and pre- marriage counseling.
My practice is a collaborative healing process where you can be your authentic self in a trusting, respectful environment. My priority is to build a safe, caring, validating space where you can be known and understood. It’s a privilege to build strong relationships and notice the positive effects that therapy can have on their lives. I use a systemic, collaborative, strengths-based therapeutic approach to help you through the challenges of life, connecting with your strengths to help learn new ways to live in wholeness.
I specialize in areas of play therapy, parent/child relationship, ADHD, Developmental disorders, Special Needs, Spirituality, Grief/loss, and pre- marriage counseling.
My practice is a collaborative healing process where you can be your authentic self in a trusting, respectful environment. My priority is to build a safe, caring, validating space where you can be known and understood. It’s a privilege to build strong relationships and notice the positive effects that therapy can have on their lives. I use a systemic, collaborative, strengths-based therapeutic approach to help you through the challenges of life, connecting with your strengths to help learn new ways to live in wholeness.
Michael Proebstle
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Woodbury, MN 55125
As a Certified Marriage Facilitator, I am skilled at helping couples identify your relationship’s unique strengths and weaknesses, and gently guide partners to build and hone new communication patterns and techniques to improve the quality of your relationship.
Confused, worried, hurting, sad, broken trust, feeling lost? Not feeling okay? Find HOPE here for your life and struggles with anger, depression, anxiety, relationship problems, or other problems we all face from time to time. Hope, peace, and healing in the midst of your pain can be found through a compassionate experience in therapy. Working on my own hurts including loss and attachment issues, I know that there is hope for peace, recovery and healing despite deep wounds from the past. I love watching people's lives transition from hurt to hope. Regardless of your struggles, abundant peace is awaiting you.
As a Certified Marriage Facilitator, I am skilled at helping couples identify your relationship’s unique strengths and weaknesses, and gently guide partners to build and hone new communication patterns and techniques to improve the quality of your relationship.
Confused, worried, hurting, sad, broken trust, feeling lost? Not feeling okay? Find HOPE here for your life and struggles with anger, depression, anxiety, relationship problems, or other problems we all face from time to time. Hope, peace, and healing in the midst of your pain can be found through a compassionate experience in therapy. Working on my own hurts including loss and attachment issues, I know that there is hope for peace, recovery and healing despite deep wounds from the past. I love watching people's lives transition from hurt to hope. Regardless of your struggles, abundant peace is awaiting you.
I also have a masters degree in Marriage and Family Therapy which I use to help families overcome obstacles and heal hurt.
Struggling with mental health concerns, relationship issues or substance use/addiction? Whether you are seeking therapy for yourself, your family or a coupled partnership, I use a person centered approach and empathetic understanding walking with you through the difficulty. An important aspect in my approach to change is motivational interviewing, exploring what your desired life might look like if things were different. Together we set goals and develop strategies to get you there.
I also have a masters degree in Marriage and Family Therapy which I use to help families overcome obstacles and heal hurt.
Struggling with mental health concerns, relationship issues or substance use/addiction? Whether you are seeking therapy for yourself, your family or a coupled partnership, I use a person centered approach and empathetic understanding walking with you through the difficulty. An important aspect in my approach to change is motivational interviewing, exploring what your desired life might look like if things were different. Together we set goals and develop strategies to get you there.
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.
I am a marriage and family therapist as well as a play therapist specializing in attachment work and Sand Tray Therapy.
I understand that therapy doesn't have to be a life-long process but it can help significantly when you are going through difficult circumstances that create worry, anger or a feeling of being at a loss. Stress seems to be an indicator that issues need to be addressed. I am a therapist who believes that my clients have many of the answers to their problems, I am there to help them through the journey to uncover what the answers are.
I am a marriage and family therapist as well as a play therapist specializing in attachment work and Sand Tray Therapy.
I understand that therapy doesn't have to be a life-long process but it can help significantly when you are going through difficult circumstances that create worry, anger or a feeling of being at a loss. Stress seems to be an indicator that issues need to be addressed. I am a therapist who believes that my clients have many of the answers to their problems, I am there to help them through the journey to uncover what the answers are.
My areas of specializations include reproductive mental health (pregnancy, infertility, loss, postpartum, adoption) PTSD, anxiety, depression, parenting, eating disorders, marital distress, life transitions, and grief.
I have been a therapist for twenty years and have helped individuals recover from trauma. I have worked to help people navigate their journey in the aftermath of trauma and work to foster a sense of resiliency. My work is compassion focused, culturally aware and works to build ones empowerment.
My areas of specializations include reproductive mental health (pregnancy, infertility, loss, postpartum, adoption) PTSD, anxiety, depression, parenting, eating disorders, marital distress, life transitions, and grief.
I have been a therapist for twenty years and have helped individuals recover from trauma. I have worked to help people navigate their journey in the aftermath of trauma and work to foster a sense of resiliency. My work is compassion focused, culturally aware and works to build ones empowerment.
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Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Woodbury, MN 55125
Current afternoon openings. I specialize in helping individuals and couples feel better to improve their relationships. Past hurts and experiences can cloud decision making in the present and relating to each other. Especially when it comes to stressors of daily responsibilities like marriage and parenting. Let’s work together using evidence-based techniques to stop your negative thoughts so you can make more positive mindset decisions. Triggers feel awful and there are proven remedies to help stop them. Together through therapy we can eliminate negative thoughts and memories that prevent you from being the best version of yourself.
Current afternoon openings. I specialize in helping individuals and couples feel better to improve their relationships. Past hurts and experiences can cloud decision making in the present and relating to each other. Especially when it comes to stressors of daily responsibilities like marriage and parenting. Let’s work together using evidence-based techniques to stop your negative thoughts so you can make more positive mindset decisions. Triggers feel awful and there are proven remedies to help stop them. Together through therapy we can eliminate negative thoughts and memories that prevent you from being the best version of yourself.
Stephanie L Tschida
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Woodbury, MN 55125 (Online Only)
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I have over thirty five years of experience with working with individuals, couples and families.
As a therapist my first step is to listen to your concerns, goals and aspirations. Together we can explore ways to resolve stress, anxiety, life challenges and relationship difficulties. If you are having difficulty with communication, intimacy, or resolving conflict in your relationship, I can help you as a couple communicate more effectively, gain mutual understanding, and find a pathway together that supports your relationship, For Parents who are in the divorce process or afterward, I offer Co-Parent Coaching Services so that as parents you can establish new ways of working together and supporting your children.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I have over thirty five years of experience with working with individuals, couples and families.
As a therapist my first step is to listen to your concerns, goals and aspirations. Together we can explore ways to resolve stress, anxiety, life challenges and relationship difficulties. If you are having difficulty with communication, intimacy, or resolving conflict in your relationship, I can help you as a couple communicate more effectively, gain mutual understanding, and find a pathway together that supports your relationship, For Parents who are in the divorce process or afterward, I offer Co-Parent Coaching Services so that as parents you can establish new ways of working together and supporting your children.
A few of the areas I specialize in are marital and couple's counseling including stepfamilies and issues unique to military families, depression and anxiety disorders, weight loss and emotional eating, obsessive-compulsive disorders, body focused repetitive disorders such as skin picking, hair pulling, nail biting.
I believe your situation is unique and deserves an individualized plan that addresses your specific needs and goals. You can be assured I will always remember your unique "story" every time we meet. My approach to counseling is straight forward, yet caring and compassionate.
A few of the areas I specialize in are marital and couple's counseling including stepfamilies and issues unique to military families, depression and anxiety disorders, weight loss and emotional eating, obsessive-compulsive disorders, body focused repetitive disorders such as skin picking, hair pulling, nail biting.
I believe your situation is unique and deserves an individualized plan that addresses your specific needs and goals. You can be assured I will always remember your unique "story" every time we meet. My approach to counseling is straight forward, yet caring and compassionate.
Lindsay K. Sather
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CCTP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Woodbury, MN 55125
I enjoy and have experience working with children, adolescents, families, individuals and couples along with Anxiety, Depression, Divorce, Family Conflict, Marital Issues, Self Esteem, Self Harming/Suicide, and many others!.
My philosophy of care focuses on achieving genuine, real, and tangible goals for my clients. I strive to do this through a collaborative working relationship with my clients--using their values and ideas as our guide. I obtained my Bachelor's Degree and Master's Degree from the University of Wisconsin-Stout in Mental Health Counseling with concentrations in Eating Disorders and Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse (AODA). I have also completed all education to obtain my Certified Clinical Trauma Professional Certificate.
I enjoy and have experience working with children, adolescents, families, individuals and couples along with Anxiety, Depression, Divorce, Family Conflict, Marital Issues, Self Esteem, Self Harming/Suicide, and many others!.
My philosophy of care focuses on achieving genuine, real, and tangible goals for my clients. I strive to do this through a collaborative working relationship with my clients--using their values and ideas as our guide. I obtained my Bachelor's Degree and Master's Degree from the University of Wisconsin-Stout in Mental Health Counseling with concentrations in Eating Disorders and Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse (AODA). I have also completed all education to obtain my Certified Clinical Trauma Professional Certificate.
Vanguard Mental Health & Wellness Clinic, LLC
Psychologist, PsyD, LP, BC-TMH
Verified Verified
Woodbury, MN 55125
We believe you are inherently resilient and that with our expertise, you can reclaim your full potential to manage the mental health challenges you experience. Our clinical and support teams are committed to you and your mental health. We work collaboratively to maintain the highest standard of care for you, which includes listening to your needs and ensuring that our services are a good fit for you. Our clinicians have years of clinical experience working with diverse populations whose emotional, psychological and behavioral challenges range from mild to severe. We look forward to being a part of your process.
We believe you are inherently resilient and that with our expertise, you can reclaim your full potential to manage the mental health challenges you experience. Our clinical and support teams are committed to you and your mental health. We work collaboratively to maintain the highest standard of care for you, which includes listening to your needs and ensuring that our services are a good fit for you. Our clinicians have years of clinical experience working with diverse populations whose emotional, psychological and behavioral challenges range from mild to severe. We look forward to being a part of your process.
Do you feel stuck and unsure how to move forward? We all have the ability to change our situations or the way we handle them, we just need a little hope. I love coming alongside people who are struggling and helping them to see the light at the end of the tunnel. From coloring and play therapy to exploring the past, challenging beliefs, or sitting with you in your pain--I have a passion for hurting people. I'd love to walk with you through shame and conflict in your life and help you find meaning and hope.
Do you feel stuck and unsure how to move forward? We all have the ability to change our situations or the way we handle them, we just need a little hope. I love coming alongside people who are struggling and helping them to see the light at the end of the tunnel. From coloring and play therapy to exploring the past, challenging beliefs, or sitting with you in your pain--I have a passion for hurting people. I'd love to walk with you through shame and conflict in your life and help you find meaning and hope.
Rachel Krieger
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Woodbury, MN 55125 (Online Only)
I have range of therapeutic experiences from individual mental health to working with families in a variety of contexts. I enjoy working with young adults, moms, women, and people from all backgrounds. I have a laid back, nonjudgmental approach and know that people are doing the best that they can. I recognize the importance of finding a therapist who is a good fit and will work hard to develop a safe, supportive, respectful, and productive environment for all clients. I strive to meet clients where they are at and work together. I aim to help clients identify their strengths, develop coping skills, & live a healthier life.
I have range of therapeutic experiences from individual mental health to working with families in a variety of contexts. I enjoy working with young adults, moms, women, and people from all backgrounds. I have a laid back, nonjudgmental approach and know that people are doing the best that they can. I recognize the importance of finding a therapist who is a good fit and will work hard to develop a safe, supportive, respectful, and productive environment for all clients. I strive to meet clients where they are at and work together. I aim to help clients identify their strengths, develop coping skills, & live a healthier life.
Renee Penticoff
Psychologist, PsyD, LP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Woodbury, MN 55129
Waitlist for new clients
Dr. Penticoff is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in individual, adolescent and family therapy. With over 25 years of experience providing therapy and community based services, Dr. Penticoff serves as a private practitioner working with a broad spectrum of clients. Among her areas of expertise are adolescent struggles, depression, anxiety disorders in children, and family therapy. Dr. Penticoff is an interactive, solution-focused therapist. Her therapeutic approach is to provide support and insight oriented feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges.
Dr. Penticoff is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in individual, adolescent and family therapy. With over 25 years of experience providing therapy and community based services, Dr. Penticoff serves as a private practitioner working with a broad spectrum of clients. Among her areas of expertise are adolescent struggles, depression, anxiety disorders in children, and family therapy. Dr. Penticoff is an interactive, solution-focused therapist. Her therapeutic approach is to provide support and insight oriented feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges.
My ideal clients are adolescents, young adults, adults and couples, who are dealing with issues associated with shifting life roles, exploration of identity, anxiety and/or depression, difficulty with relationships, caregiver stress, grief and loss, seeking more meaning and purpose to their life, and/or seeking healing from inner wounds and trauma. I enjoy working with individuals seeking creative ways to explore what is holding them back from leading a fuller life. Through a combination of dialogue, music, and art, we will collaboratively uncover new areas of awareness that lead to positive shifts in their life.
My ideal clients are adolescents, young adults, adults and couples, who are dealing with issues associated with shifting life roles, exploration of identity, anxiety and/or depression, difficulty with relationships, caregiver stress, grief and loss, seeking more meaning and purpose to their life, and/or seeking healing from inner wounds and trauma. I enjoy working with individuals seeking creative ways to explore what is holding them back from leading a fuller life. Through a combination of dialogue, music, and art, we will collaboratively uncover new areas of awareness that lead to positive shifts in their life.
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Marriage Counseling Therapists
How does marriage counseling work?
Marriage counseling works by teaching couples concrete skills to communicate with one another and solve disagreements in healthy ways. A trained mental health professional works with both members of a couple to explore difficulties the couple may be having and helps them develop skills to address these matters. Couples who don’t have any difficulties but want to prepare for marriage may develop skills for the future.
How long does marriage counseling typically last?
Marriage counseling is a short-term form of therapy; the process may last between four and eight sessions. Other forms of relationship guidance from mental health professionals, such as couples therapy, are longer lasting, may focus on the past rather than just the present, and are tailored to the individual couple and their emotions, history, and patterns in the relationship. Couples therapy often lasts for 12 weeks or longer.
Is marriage counseling effective?
Marriage counseling helps many couples develop relationship skills that may not have been acquired or tested in a relationship; partners may be better able to communicate and address conflict following counseling. However, there are many different forms of marriage counseling, and this form of counseling does not have as strong an evidence base as other modalities such as couples therapy.
Is marriage counseling effective if only one partner wants to go?
Yes, marriage counseling can still be effective if one partner convinces the other to engage in the process. Of course, whether counseling is effective depends on the couple’s commitment to work on their relationship; however, the short-term, skills-based nature of marriage counseling makes it a relatively easy “ask” of a partner, and the hesitant individual may see its value once counseling begins.