Couples therapists in Minneapolis, MN

31 verified listings 124 more licensed therapists from the NPI registry Updated October 2, 2026

31 couples therapists in Minneapolis are listed with details from their own websites. 22 of them offer online sessions, and the approaches mentioned most often are Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Gottman Method. Whether you’re working through a hard stretch or getting ready to marry, compare how they work and what they charge below.

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Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) , 7 listings
Internal Family Systems (IFS) , 4 listings
Gottman Method , 3 listings
Imago , 1 listing

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What these approaches mean

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT): Developed by Sue Johnson and grounded in attachment theory. Helps partners change the negative patterns that drive them apart.
Internal Family Systems (IFS): Developed by Richard Schwartz. Works with the different “parts” of each person; also adapted for couples.
Gottman Method: Developed by John and Julie Gottman. Usually starts with an assessment, then works on friendship, managing conflict and shared meaning.
Imago: Developed by Harville Hendrix and Helen LaKelly Hunt. Built on the idea that we carry an image from childhood into adult relationships.
Prepare/Enrich: An online relationship assessment followed by feedback sessions with a trained facilitator, for engaged or married couples.

Couples therapy approaches, explained

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Kevin Savela

Practice details below come from counseling.co, which lists several clinicians.

Type

Marriage & family therapist

Approach

Gottman Method, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Imago and Prepare/Enrich

Sessions

Online (telehealth)

Also

Premarital counseling · Faith-integrated counseling available

Visit website of Kevin Savela (opens in a new tab) Call Kevin Savela at (651) 398-9954

Source: counseling.co, checked Oct 2, 2026 NPI 1114767084

124 more licensed therapists from the NPI registry aren’t covered by these filters. See the registry list.

Questions about couples therapy in Minneapolis

How many couples therapists are listed in Minneapolis?

This page lists 31 verified couples therapists in Minneapolis. Another 124 licensed marriage and family therapists with Minneapolis practice addresses appear in the federal NPI registry but haven’t been confirmed yet.

Can we do couples therapy online in Minnesota?

Yes. 22 of the 31 verified therapists in Minneapolis offer online sessions. A therapist can generally only see clients online while those clients are located in a state where the therapist is licensed, so both partners should be in Minnesota (or another state where the therapist holds a license) during sessions.

Do couples therapists in Minneapolis take insurance?

Some do. Of the 31 verified therapists, 11 mention Blue Cross Blue Shield, 9 mention Medicare and 8 mention Cigna on their websites. Many plans cover couples therapy only in limited cases, so ask your insurer and the therapist before your first session.

Which couples therapy approaches do therapists in Minneapolis use?

Of the 31 verified therapists, 7 mention Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), 5 mention Internal Family Systems (IFS), 4 mention Gottman Method and 1 mentions Imago on their websites. Many therapists combine approaches, so ask how they work with couples and how they trained.

Are couples therapists in Minneapolis accepting new clients?

4 of the 31 verified therapists say on their websites that they’re accepting new clients. Openings change quickly, so contact a therapist to confirm.

Are there couples therapists in Minneapolis with evening or weekend hours?

10 of the 31 verified therapists list evening or weekend appointments on their websites.

Can we talk to a therapist in Minneapolis before booking?

4 of the 31 verified therapists mention a free consultation. It’s a chance to ask how they work with couples, what they charge and when they have openings.

Choosing a therapist in Minneapolis

How to choose a couples therapist: license types, how to check a license, and questions to ask before a first session.
Gottman Method vs. EFT: here, 4 verified listings mention the Gottman Method and 7 verified listings mention EFT.
Couples therapy approaches, explained: what Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Gottman Method involve, and who developed them.
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Nearby cities

St. Paul, MN 8 mi

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