Couples Therapists

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Hailey is just the kind of person that you want on your side if you’re dealing with relationship challenges. She’s fantastic for individuals that want to sort things out, premarital couples that want to set themselves up for success, and couples who have been in a rut for a long time and need a jump-start.

There’s something we can’t quite put our finger on about Hailey.  We’re not sure if it’s her simple and refreshing straightforwardness, or the way that we come away feeling both accepted as we are and motivated to be better.  Whatever that thing is – it’s lead to Hailey being very popular among the clients at RTC as she uses this gift to transform difficult situations into opportunities for intimacy. Her clients summarize her as “empathic, humorous, and kind”.  We were initially deceived by Hailey’s youthful appearance, but after mere minutes with her, we realized that we need not be concerned: she has the passion, vision, and wisdom of our most advanced clinicians. 

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In the history of RTC there’s no one that we’ve ever pursued with the tenacity and vigor as we’ve pursued Kristi.  We’ve never had a therapist who left us speechless from our first interaction.  It was clear to us that she had something transformational to offer our field.  After hours and hours of examination, we came to the conclusion that Kristi understands what love truly is.  Not love in the fluffy bad movie sense, but love in the ‘I’m here, I’ll do everything I can, and we will make this work’ way.  Love in the sense that failure is not an option.  Love in the sense of how much pure genuine acceptance can transform who you are and what you believe about the world. 

Ultimately, it’s impossible to express what it’s like to be in Kristi’s care.  But we can say, unequivocally, that it’s a very rare experience in this world that brings out the best in each and every one of us.  

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Trisha is our resident wise sage.  There are many mysteries which surround her.  Like, how does she get clients to feel so understood and make such incredible movement?  How does she see through all of the superficial problems and chaos to reveal the loving connection underneath?  How is she able to be so straightforward and forthright and still maintain her clients’ affection? 

After endless hours of inquiry – we finally understand at least part of these mysteries.  The answer is surprisingly simple.  Trisha believes in the dignity of every human being.  She believes that we all have a potential that we’re evolving to and that each of us deserve to be loved and cared for.  There is something about that quiet belief that has Trisha refusing to accept anything but the best possible outcomes for her clients. If you’re fortunate enough to see Trisha – you’ll understand why wisdom and belief are such critical factors in relationship transformation.

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Camrie’s motto is Humor. Hope. Humility. and that is just one of the many factors that make her incredibly effective with the couples she sees.   

The Camrie you see in therapy is the one you see outside of therapy.  She loves to laugh, but she is also incredibly pragmatic with getting her couples understanding one another, healing, and experiencing the intimate connection they’ve always wanted.  Her clients report she’s never afraid to have the hard conversations – but the way she brings in humor allows these conversations to feel caring and collaborative.  Even “almost enjoyable.”  (We are not making this up.) 

Camrie’s breadth of understanding different types of couples and their issues is unsurpassed at RTC.  We are not even going to try to summarize the incredible knowledge Camrie has.  We can only summarize Camrie as one of the most wonderful combinations of competency and care that we’ve ever seen.  

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When we first heard Todd’s voice – a sense of calm and peacefulness came over us.  It was almost an out of body experience.  There is absolutely no way to describe his presence in mere words.  The only way to comprehend his impact is to be in the same room and imbibe the warm sense of safety he exudes for yourself.  We know this sounds flowery – but trust us – it’s an understatement. 

However, this calm and compassionate exterior belies a tenacious belief.  Todd believes his clients must and will change.  While he accepts his clients, he doesn’t accept their lives must be filled with meaningless pain and suffering.  In fact – that’s a non-negotiable for him.  He cares too much for his clients to stay stuck.  He cares too much to allow them to flounder.  He cares about his clients in a way that says “I’m all in, no matter what, let’s make this the relationship you want, need, and deserve.”  The faith he has in his clients is his secret sauce.  And we love that about him. 

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Lucreshia’s warmth is our Center’s secret weapon.  No one in the course of history has been able to escape the field of caring and empathy Lucreshia exudes.  Her couples report that while her warmth is what makes them feel safe, it’s her refreshing straightforwardness that gets them moving in the direction of their hopes and dreams. 

Lucreshia is passionate about helping her couples find a new level of communication.  Whether it’s about recovering from a betrayal or the all too annoying every day scuffles, she is adamant the people she sees finds not just relief, but a type of connection most of us haven’t experienced before. 

Lucreshia may look on the younger side – but don’t give that a second thought.  Senior members of our staff often line up around the corner to get her counsel.  Simply put – no one cares more than Lucreshia.  And that goes a long way.    

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We love Carol because she walks the walk, working with couples of all different backgrounds, faiths and values. Carol is one of the most authentic people we know and you will find that you can trust her to be open, direct, and honest with you, skillfully guiding you in your relationship. She is one of our therapists that offers Christian counseling when a couple wants faith based counseling, but does not incorporate it unless requested.

Carol has a passion around helping couples who are dealing with the emotions and complexities of sex addiction.  She listens and provides support in an open and nonjudgemental way.   She also has compassion and experience working with couples where an affair has taken place, she doesn’t place blame or take sides, she remains a neutral and calming presence for couples to work through their feelings. 

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Rachel is the embodiment of kindness and warmth.  You can feel her genuine caring nature the moment you meet her. She’s the kind of person that you feel like you can tell all your secrets to because there’s not a judgmental bone in her body. We love how she can hold a lot of pain for her clients; we admire how big problems don’t overwhelm her; but most of all, we appreciate how her quick wit can bring levity and hope to even the most difficult situations. 

Rachel is unabashedly fixated on her clients’ goals and needs.  While she is competent and well educated, she holds strong to the belief that clients have the ultimate say in their lives.  Wherever her clients want to go – Rachel will do everything she can to make that journey a reality.  And this brings us to what we actually love most about Rachel – her commitment.  She’s committed to her clients in a way we rarely see.  She will go through hell and back with the people she cares about most – because that is who she is.  It is her nature and we’re so thankful to have her here at RTC. 

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Nancy is our Resident Wise Soul (RWS). From the first time we met Nancy we knew our couples struggling the most would find hope with Nancy. Nancy is especially skilled in helping couples encountering complex grief and situations which seem profoundly hopeless. Nancy also offers Christian Counseling when clients wish to incorporate faith into their counseling. Clients report that she is “uniquely skilled and dedicated”.

Her soft and warm presence provides an environment for clients to explore their needs and process their pain. But don’t be fooled– she will be honest and direct with you and help you change.

*Please note that Nancy is only accepting new clients for our Intensive Couples Counseling program.

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She is an inspiration. Describing Amanda in words on a webpage is woefully inadequate. She is a human paradox. Her presence is both light and commanding. Her words are forceful yet compassionate. She instigates problems while solving them. Her whispers reverberate in her clients’ ears for years to come. She is a force of nature (the good nature – not the tornado or tsunami or flash flood or world coming to an end type of nature – the birds singing in your backyard type of nature).

Amanda will go the extra mile for her clients– seeing them in the evenings, knowing that availability is critical to making progress. She has a special passion and particular interest for working with couples healing from an affair and First-Responder couples, as she understands the complexities and nuances that compose these unique relationships.

*Please note that Amanda is only accepting new clients for our Intensive Couples Counseling program.

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Gregg is trained extensively with the best of the best in the couples therapy world. He’s extremely well educated, but also humble– a rare combination. He is the most observant person we know. He can pick up on the smallest detail and change the course of his clients’ lives.

He can see his clients’ success miles away and guide them incisively towards their hopes and dreams. He does this through a simple process of belief and guidance. He believes in his clients + provides guidance. He knows they will succeed and he shows them how. Time after time, it’s amazing how right he is. It took us 9 years to convince him that he needs to join RTC. You’ll understand our passion for him when you meet him.

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Jeb is a co-founder of The Relationship Therapy Center of Minnesota. He is one of only two Certified Gottman Therapists in Minnesota.

These days he does not take on new clients, but supervises and mentors the therapists at RTC in Gottman’s methods and FIT to ensure that all the therapists at RTC are competent and well trained.