Family & Couples Therapy
Build Stronger Relationships and Move Forward Together
Strengthen communication, rebuild trust, and create healthier relationships with professional couples and family therapy. Our therapists help families and partners navigate conflict, life transitions, and relationship challenges in a supportive, judgment-free environment.
Same-day or next-day appointments available.
✓ In-Person in Coon Rapids
✓ Secure Telehealth Anywhere in Minnesota
✓ Most Major Insurance Plans Accepted
✓ Licensed, Trauma-Informed Therapists
Family & Couples Therapy
Relationships can become strained by stress, conflict, addiction, mental health concerns, major life changes, or years of unresolved hurt. Family and couples therapy provides a supportive space to improve communication, rebuild trust, and create healthier ways of relating to one another.
At Agape Health & Wellness, our therapists help couples and families better understand what is happening beneath the conflict and work toward meaningful, lasting change.
In-person and telehealth appointments are available.
You Don’t Have to Keep Having the Same Arguments
Many couples and families wait until communication has completely broken down before seeking support. Therapy can help at any stage—whether you are facing a serious challenge or simply want to strengthen your relationships.
Family or couples therapy may be helpful when you are experiencing:
Frequent arguments or recurring conflict
Difficulty communicating or feeling heard
Loss of trust or emotional connection
Parenting disagreements
Stress related to addiction or recovery
Mental health concerns affecting the family
Major life transitions or changes
Blended family challenges
Grief, trauma, or unresolved hurt
Separation, reconciliation, or uncertainty about the future
Meet Our Providers
Shirley Butcher
Shirley is a licensed therapist specializing in trauma, addiction, and co-occurring mental health disorders. She is certified in EMDR and DBT and provides compassionate, evidence-based care to help clients achieve lasting healing and recovery.
Elizabeth Forest
Liz is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner specializing in medication management, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), and the treatment of mental health and substance use disorders.
Wyat Brueggeman
Wyat is a LADC and pre-licensed mental health therapist who helps individuals navigate substance use, mental health challenges, and life transitions with compassionate, evidence-based care.
Angelica Torres
Angelica is a trauma-informed mental health provider who helps adults navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, and co-occurring disorders through compassionate, person-centered care.
Leah Sjolie
Leah is a dually licensed Counselor with extensive experience in mental health and substance use treatment. She provides evidence-based, trauma-informed care using approaches including CBT, DBT, and Accelerated Resolution Therapy.
Vincent Jaryan
Vincent is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who provides compassionate, evidence-based care. He takes a holistic, patient-centered approach, partnering with patients to develop personalized treatment plans that support lasting mental wellness.
Monique Cherrier
Monique holds a Master of Science in Co-Occurring Disorders Recovery Counseling. She provides trauma-informed, collaborative care for adults navigating anxiety, depression, substance use, co-occurring disorders, stress, and life transitions.
Ready to Take the First Step?
Reaching out for help can feel overwhelming, but you don't have to do it alone. Our team is here to answer your questions, verify your insurance, and help you schedule your first appointment.
In-Person and Telehealth Appointments
Agape Health & Wellness offers family and couples therapy through secure telehealth and in-person at our Coon Rapids, MN clinic.
Telehealth can make it easier for multiple family members or partners to attend sessions without coordinating travel, childcare, or time away from work.
Our scheduling team will help determine whether in-person or virtual care is the best fit for your needs.
Take the First Step Toward a Healthier Relationship
You do not have to resolve everything on your own. The right support can help your family or relationship move from frustration and disconnection toward greater understanding, trust, and hope.
Contact Agape Health & Wellness today to learn more about family and couples therapy.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Not necessarily. Depending on your goals and situation, sessions may include the entire family, specific family members, couples, parents, or individual participants.
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No. Many couples seek therapy to strengthen communication, deepen their connection, prepare for major life changes, or proactively improve their relationship.
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Yes. Therapy can help families understand how addiction and recovery affect relationships, rebuild trust, establish healthier boundaries, and improve communication.
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The length of therapy varies based on each family’s needs, goals, and circumstances. Some families benefit from short-term support, while others choose ongoing therapy to address more complex challenges.
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Yes. Telehealth appointments are available for eligible clients throughout Minnesota.
Compassionate, Individualized Care
Every family and relationship is different. Our therapists do not take a one-size-fits-all approach. Treatment is tailored to your circumstances, goals, values, culture, and relationships. Depending on your needs, therapy may include evidence-based approaches designed to improve communication, strengthen connection, process difficult experiences, and create healthier patterns.
Faith-based counseling may also be available upon request with participating providers.
Ready to Take the First Step?
Reaching out for help can feel overwhelming, but you don't have to do it alone. Our team is here to answer your questions, verify your insurance, and help you schedule your first appointment.