Couples & Relationship Therapy
Reconnect. Repair. Rekindle.
Every relationship goes through seasons. Some bring closeness and joy, others bring distance and strain. Whether you’re facing deep hurt, stuck in cycles of conflict, or simply wanting to feel closer again, our experienced therapists can help you find your way back to each other.
You don’t have to keep feeling stuck, alone, or misunderstood. Call us at (701) 780-6821 to take the first step toward the relationship you want to build together.
Couples vs Relationship Therapy: What is the difference?
Couples therapy focuses on two consenting adults in a romantic relationship. Relationship therapy is broader—it can support any important adult relationship, including:
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Partners in consensual non-monogamous relationships
Adult children and parents (or parents-in-law)
Adult siblings
Close friendships
If more than two members of the same family seek therapy, this is considered family therapy. See our Family Therapy page for details.
When Couples or relationship therapy may not be helpful (just yet)
If it’s not currently safe or possible to be vulnerable together, we’ll guide you toward other resources until it might be a good time to begin couples or relationship therapy.
What to expect in couples or relationship therapy
Your journey begins with 1–2 sessions to share your story, explore your relationship patterns, and decide if therapy is the right next step. Together, we’ll create a plan to help you reconnect in ways that feel real and lasting. Because the relationship is the client, we do not render medical diagnoses or bill insurance/EAPs for these sessions.
Our Approach
Many of our therapists use Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). EFT is a powerful, research-backed approach helping people move from disconnection to secure, lasting emotional bonds. Learn more about EFT at our Secure Couples website.
More Ways to Strengthen Your Bond
Through relationship retreats using the Hold Me Tight® program, you and your partner can learn practical tools for creating and protecting emotional closeness. (Some retreats are offered in collaboration with Haugen Performance Consulting.)
These cost-effective retreats are helpful for any couple, whether you’re just starting this work or looking to deepen it. These retreats are led by Dave Jackson, PhD, LP, Katya Mickelson, PhD, and Michael Jowkar, PhD. Meet your retreat guides to connection in the video below.
Dave Jackson & Katya Mickelson are our primary Hold Me Tight® retreat instructors. In this video they introduce themselves and their upcoming HMT retreat held September 26-28, 2025 in Grand Forks, ND.
If you’re curious about our relationship retreats, but aren’t sure what to expect, check out our video series where your retreat leaders talk about the retreat experience!
There’s everything from details about the retreat weekend, topics discussed, to Dave and Katya talking about their own relationship building experiences with their partners.
Couples and Relationship Therapy Clinicians
Call us at (701) 780-6821 to take the first step toward the relationship you want to build together.
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