In-Person in Andover, MN 55304
I work with individuals and couples who are ready to build fulfilling and joyful relationships- emotionally, physically, and sexually. Clients find me when they're ready to be done fighting, feeling emotionally distant, and having less than ideal sex. I am particularly passionate about helping clients navigate discrepancies in sexual desire or interest, recover from out of control sexual behavior including sex and porn addiction, and supporting couples as they incorporate kink or ethical non-monogamy into their relationship.
Client Focus
Session Format: Couple, Family, Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult, Senior
Demographic Expertise: LGBTQ+, Men, Persons with Disabilities, Women clients.
Treatment Approach
- Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) A trauma-focused therapy that uses eye movements and imagery to help the brain reframe distressing memories. It often leads to quicker relief from symptoms compared to traditional talk therapy.
- Experiential Therapy Involves hands-on activities to bring emotions into the present moment. It helps clients process feelings more deeply than through conversation alone.
- Family Systems Therapy Looks at problems within the context of the family as a whole. It aims to improve communication and balance in family relationships.
- Gottman Method Couples Therapy Based on decades of research, this method gives couples tools to improve communication, manage conflict, and strengthen intimacy.
- Internal Family Systems (IFS) Helps clients heal by working with different ‘parts’ of themselves, like inner critics or wounded children. It fosters harmony within the self.
Approach Description: I blend practical relationship tools from the Gottman Method with the gentle, parts-based healing of Internal Family Systems and a family-systems lens. Together we can slow things down, understand what’s underneath the reactivity or shutdown, and build steadier ways for you to connect— both with yourself and with your partner.
Fees & Insurance
Fees
- Average Session Fee $180
- Out of Network
Education & Credentials
Margaret Light MA, LMFT, CST
- Female
- License # LMFT 3710
- Licensed in Minnesota
- Practicing Since 2017
Education: I completed my Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology at University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, my Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy at St. Mary’s University of Minnesota, my Professional Development Certificate at University of Wisconsin, Stout, and am an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist.
Margaret Light Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
Margaret Light Practice Description
My goal is to create a therapeutic space and relationship that feels safe enough to explore complex feelings, thoughts, histories, and beliefs while also keeping in mind the goal of therapy is to make emotional and behavioral changes within your day to day life. To this end, therapy with me often includes a mix of skill building, emotional exploration and processing, and practicing new patterns of behavior while learning to recognize and change the areas of your life you have influence over. If you choose work with me, we will work collaboratively to create lasting change that benefits you, your relationships, and your life. This kind of therapy takes work and it's so worth it!