Family Therapy & Couples Counseling in Maple Grove, MN

Strengthen Connections, Improve Communication, and Build Healthier Relationships

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About Dagaz Therapy

Dagaz Therapy, led by Britta Svihel, provides compassionate, evidence-based family therapy and couples counseling services in Maple Grove, MN. Our licensed team helps families and partners navigate conflict, deepen connection, heal relational patterns, and build more secure and fulfilling relationships. Located at 10900 89th Ave N, Suite 2, Maple Grove, MN 55369, our warm and confidential setting welcomes individuals, couples, and families from Maple Grove, Plymouth, Osseo, Brooklyn Park, Rogers, Minnetonka, Champlin, and surrounding communities.

At Dagaz Therapy, we believe relational healing is most successful when it is:

Collaborative – Everyone’s voice matters. We help partners and family members build shared understanding and work toward collective goals.
Respectful & Safe – Our therapy space prioritizes emotional safety, transparency, and compassionate dialogue.
Structured & Growth-Oriented – Sessions incorporate practical skills, relationship tools, and evidence-based interventions designed to create real, sustainable change.

Whether you’re a couple wanting to strengthen your relationship, or a family navigating stress, conflict, or transitions, Dagaz Therapy offers tailored support suited to your goals, culture, and unique circumstances.

What Are Couples Counseling & Family Therapy?

Couples Counseling

Couples counseling focuses on improving communication, resolving conflicts, rebuilding trust, and fostering deeper emotional connection. Partners learn to identify patterns that may contribute to misunderstanding, distance, or hurt—and develop new ways of relating that support closeness and stability.

Key areas addressed include:

Communication & Emotional Connection

Learn to express needs clearly and respectfully
Reduce misunderstandings and reactive conflict
Strengthen emotional intimacy and security

Conflict Resolution & Relationship Repair

Understand root causes of recurring conflicts
Heal past injuries, betrayals, or unresolved hurts
Rebuild trust and establish healthier patterns

Life Transitions & Relationship Stressors

Navigate parenting stress, career changes, blended families, infertility, or caregiving
Strengthen partnership during major life adjustments

Enhancing Relationship Satisfaction

Create shared goals, rituals of connection, and long-term visions for relational wellness
Increase empathy, teamwork, and positive interactions

Family Therapy

Family therapy supports the entire family system by improving communication, addressing conflict, and building healthier relational dynamics. The goal is not to “fix” one person, but to understand how family interactions shape behavior, stress, and connection.

Common concerns addressed include:

Family Conflict & Communication Barriers

Frequent arguments, emotional distance, or unresolved tensions
Parent-child power struggles
Sibling conflict or co-parenting challenges

Behavioral or Emotional Concerns in Children/Teens

Anxiety, depression, behavioral issues, or trauma
Navigating developmental changes and adolescent stress

Family Stress & Transitions

Divorce, blending households, loss/grief, relocation
Chronic illness, school stress, or role changes within the family

Strengthening Family Bonds

Increase empathy and understanding
Build consistent routines, shared expectations, and effective communication

At Dagaz Therapy, we use evidence-based, developmentally informed interventions that honor each family member’s age, roles, cultural identity, and emotional needs.

Why Choose Dagaz Therapy for Relationship-Based Services?

Location & Accessibility

Conveniently located near Highway 169, County Road 81 and County Road 30
Free on-site parking & wheelchair-accessible entrance
Easy access for clients from Maple Grove, Plymouth, Rogers, Osseo, Brooklyn Park, Minnetonka, and surrounding areas

Age Range & Populations Served

We work with:

Couples (dating, engaged, married, or separated)
Families with children age 6+
Blended families and co-parents
Parents seeking support for behavioral, emotional, or school-related challenges

Tailored Therapeutic Modalities

Our clinicians use a combination of evidence-based approaches, including:

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) – Strengthens attachment and emotional bonding
Gottman-Informed Strategies – Reduces conflict and increases positive interactions
Narrative Therapy – Helps families re-author stories that shape identity
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) – Addresses unhelpful thought patterns
Solution-Focused Therapy – Short-term, goal-directed strategies
Family Systems Therapy – Examines relational patterns, roles, and dynamics
Mindfulness-Based Practices – Enhances emotional regulation and awareness

Many of our clinicians are also trained in EMDR and TF-CBT, supporting families coping with trauma, stress, or unresolved emotional wounds.

Crisis & Conflict Support

Dagaz Therapy clinicians are trained in crisis counseling and can assist with de-escalation, emotional regulation, and safety planning. While we are not an emergency crisis center, we can support families and couples experiencing acute relational stress and help determine when higher levels of care are needed.

Our Family & Couples Counseling Process

1. Initial Phone Consultation

Call (763) 200-1071 to discuss your relationship or family concerns, scheduling needs, and insurance options. We help determine whether couples or family therapy is the right fit.

2. Intake Assessment

Your first session is 60 minutes and includes:

Gathering relational history
Understanding key challenges and stressors
Identifying strengths and patterns
Learning each person’s goals and expectations

Where helpful, standardized assessments may be used (e.g., relationship satisfaction measures, child behavior screening tools).

3. Goal Setting

Together, we identify 2–3 core goals such as:

Improving communication
Reducing conflict
Rebuilding trust
Supporting a child’s emotional needs
Establishing structured routines
Strengthening family functioning

4. Treatment & Intervention Phase

Depending on the needs of your relationship or family, this may include:

Communication skill-building
Emotion regulation techniques
Attachment-building exercises
Conflict-reduction strategies
Parenting support
Trauma-informed interventions
Reframing of relational patterns
Strength-based solutions

5. Ongoing Review

Every 4–6 sessions, your therapist reviews progress, adjusts the treatment plan, and discusses what is working well or needs improvement.

6. Transition & Aftercare

When goals are met, you may:

Transition to monthly “check-in” sessions
Receive a relapse-prevention plan
Identify long-term strategies to maintain gains

Who Can Benefit?

Couples Experiencing:

Recurring conflict
Communication barriers
Emotional disconnection
Infidelity or trust issues
Life transitions (parenting, career shifts)
Premarital counseling needs
Desire to deepen intimacy and teamwork

Families Experiencing:

Child or teen behavioral/emotional concerns
Parent-child conflict
Co-parenting or blended family stress
Grief, loss, or trauma
Stress related to school, peers, or community
Major family transitions or disruptions

Therapy is tailored to your unique family structure, culture, communication style, and goals.

Telehealth & In-Person Options

We offer flexible service delivery:

In-Person Sessions

Private, comfortable therapy rooms
Located in Maple Grove’s Weaver Lake Office Park

Telehealth Sessions

Available to clients anywhere in Minnesota who prefer virtual appointments or have scheduling limitations.

Both formats are covered by insurance.

Locations We Serve

Dagaz Therapy proudly serves couples and families in:

Maple Grove • Plymouth • Osseo • Rogers
Brooklyn Park • Minnetonka • Champlin
Crystal • New Hope • Brooklyn Center
Maple Plain • Hanover • Medina

Insurance & Payment

We accept most major insurance plans, including:

Blue Cross Blue Shield
HealthPartners
Medica
UCare
UnitedHealthcare
MN Medicaid (select clinicians)

Private pay and sliding scale options available.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Do you offer evening or weekend sessions?

Yes—evening and Saturday appointments are available.

Q: What if my partner or family member is hesitant to attend?

We meet each person where they are emotionally. The first session often helps reduce anxiety and build comfort.

Q: Are sessions confidential?

Yes. All sessions follow strict HIPAA standards. Information is not shared without written consent unless legally required.

Q: Can we do both couples counseling and individual therapy?

Yes—many clients benefit from a combination of relational and individual support. Your therapist will discuss coordination options.

Q: Do you provide court-ordered family therapy?

We provide therapeutic support for families experiencing conflict but do not provide custody evaluations, parenting assessments, reunification therapy, or forensic assessments.

Take the Next Step Toward Healthier Relationships

Healing and connection start with one conversation.

Schedule Your Free Consultation

Call (763) 200-1071 for a confidential intake screening.

Meet With Your Therapist

Join us in-person at 10900 89th Ave N, Suite 2, Maple Grove, MN or connect via secure telehealth.

Begin Your Journey Toward Stronger Relationships

Learn evidence-based strategies that build trust, improve communication, and support long-term relational wellness.