Relationship and Marriage Counseling in Saint Cloud, MN
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Relationships
Becky Magner
Marriage and Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
I help couples and partners navigate challenges, improve communication, and deepen emotional intimacy. Whether you're addressing conflict, rebuilding trust, or seeking tools to strengthen your bond, we provide a supportive and nonjudgmental space for meaningful conversations. With tailored strategies and a focus on mutual understanding, we work together to foster healthy, fulfilling, and lasting relationships.
11 Years Experience
Online in Saint Cloud, MN (Online Only)
Relationships
Dr. Anna Smith
Psychologist, PsyD, MEd, MA
When conflict, emotional distance, or the “roommate phase” takes over, it can feel like the connection you once had is slipping away. In couples therapy, we use Emotionally Focused Therapy to identify the negative cycles keeping you stuck, uncover the underlying emotions and needs, and help you reach for each other in ways that rebuild safety, trust, and closeness—both emotionally and sexually. Whether you want to repair, deepen, or simply understand your patterns better, this is a collaborative space to create the kind of marriage or relationship that feels good again.
10 Years Experience
Online in Saint Cloud, MN (Online Only)
Relationships
Brent Peak
Counselor/Therapist, LPC
Relationships can feel frustrating, exhausting, and lonely when you and your partner keep having the same fights, shutting down, or drifting further apart. Maybe you feel unheard, stuck in cycles of blame and defensiveness, or like roommates instead of partners. No matter how much you try to fix things, the same patterns keep repeating. When resentment builds and communication breaks down, it’s easy to wonder if things will ever change. Many couples struggle not because they don’t love each other, but because they never learned the tools to connect in a way that actually works. Traditional couples therapy can sometimes feel slow or unproductive, focusing on surface-level issues without addressing the deeper wounds driving disconnection.
That’s why I use Relational Life Therapy (RLT), a direct and results-driven approach that helps couples break toxic cycles and rebuild trust fast. Unlike traditional therapy, RLT gets to the root of the problem quickly, holding both partners accountable while teaching powerful skills for effective communication, conflict resolution, and deeper emotional connection. If your relationship needs an even more focused approach, I offer a 2-day Couples Communication Intensive, designed to help you transform your relationship in a single weekend. This immersive experience provides structured guidance, practical tools, and deep emotional repair so you don’t have to spend months in therapy waiting for change. You and your partner can learn how to truly hear each other, repair past wounds, and build a stronger, more fulfilling relationship—starting now. If you’re ready to stop feeling stuck and start reconnecting, let’s do the work together.
11 Years Experience
Online in Saint Cloud, MN
Relationships
Dr. Justin D'Arienzo
Psychologist, Psy.D., ABPP
We utilize the Gottman approach and solution focused relationship therapy.
Online in Saint Cloud, MN
Relationships
Dr. Annette Gallardo, PhD
Life Coach, Christian Marriage Coach for Wives
Do conversations with your husband turn into the same painful arguments? Does he withdraw when you try to talk about your feelings? I specialize in helping Christian wives understand the communication patterns keeping their marriages stuck. Through practical marriage coaching, you'll learn how to communicate more calmly, reduce defensiveness, express your needs clearly, and take steps toward rebuilding trust and emotional connection. You can begin practicing healthier relationship habits even if your husband doesn't participate. Online marriage coaching is available nationwide in English and Spanish.
26 Years Experience
Online in Saint Cloud, MN (Online Only)
Relationship and Marriage Counseling therapists in Saint Cloud, MN Statistics
Relationship and Marriage Counseling therapists in Saint Cloud, MN average 18 years of experience and charge around $209 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (72%), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (36%), and Family Systems Therapy (34%).
Average years in practice
18 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$209
Accept insurance
31%
Offer sliding scale
38%
Gender ID
| 57% |
Female |
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| 40% |
Male |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 62% |
In Person and Online |
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| 38% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 72% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 36% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 34% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 33% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 33% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 30% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 29% | Integrative Therapy |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 63% | Young Adult |
| 56% | Senior |
| 42% | Teen |
| 21% | Children |
Client Focus
| 55% | Women |
| 43% | Men |
| 39% | LGBTQ+ |
| 23% | Military / Veterans |
| 21% | Black / African American |