Couples Therapy & Marriage Counseling in Minneapolis

For couples who feel stuck, disconnected, or unsure how to make things better.

In-person in Minneapolis or online in Minnesota and Iowa.

Connect, Heal, & Move Forward

Empathic & Supportive Emotionally Focused Therapy

Every relationship has a story—including the relationship you have with yourself. One thing they all have in common is their need for attention and care.

As a relationship therapist, I stand beside you to shine a light on what lies beneath your current patterns and help you find the best possible path forward.

You may be used to easily managing most aspects of your life. You may even have tried to fix whatever is troubling you or your relationship on your own. Relationships, though, are unique. They take time. They take patience. And sometimes, they take professional help to maneuver them into their next phase or chapter.

Sometimes we need to gently lift the wheels over the bump on the road. Other times we must find a new course entirely.

a therapist and patient during an individual therapy session

A Little About How I Work

My work as a therapist is shaped by my training, but also by my own life experiences—including cancer, divorce, remarriage in a blended family, parenting. I bring all of that with me, along with curiosity, warmth, and a healthy sense of humor. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and certified Emotionally Focused Couples Therapist. I listen closely, ask a lot of questions, and try to understand not just what’s happening, but what’s underneath it.

 

In-person and remote options:

My office is conveniently located in South Minneapolis on Chicago Avenue. Can't make it into the office? No worries—I offer secure, HIPAA-compliant teletherapy for clients throughout Minnesota. First sessions are always in-person unless we've discussed otherwise.

Types of Therapy & Counseling Offered

Meet Lisa Kleingarn, LMFT

Lisa Kleingarn, LMFT marriage counselor and relationship therapist at Relation Works Therapy in Minneapolis

I'm Lisa, a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist helping you improve communication, deepen connections, and grow in sync with your partner, blended family, or self.

As a certified Emotionally Focused Therapist, I specialize in helping couples and individuals navigate life's most challenging relationship moments with compassion, insight, and practical tools for lasting change.

Relation Works Therapy is LGBTQIA affirmative.

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Start With a Free Consultation

One of the most important factors in the success of counseling is the relationship you have with your therapist. That's why I offer a no-cost, 20-minute phone consultation so you can get a sense of me and how it might feel to work together.