BRITTANY KERR, MSW, LICSW
Couples Therapist Offering Couples Intensives, Workshops, Workbooks, and Private Sessions
“Keep your face always towards the sunshine and shadows will fall behind you.” -Walt Whitman
Walt Whitman
SERVICES I OFFER
COUPLES THERAPY
If you’re looking for Couples Therapy sessions centered on growing the understanding and connection within your relationship, then you’ve come to the right place. Maybe you've drifted apart, maybe there's been a loss of trust due to betrayal, or maybe life changes have increased chaos and conflict. Regardless of what's brought you here, if you're feeling disconnected in your relationship, it might be time to prioritize the journey to heal and grow.
In sessions, you'll work on improving communication, building trust, increasing connection, and learning how to nourish your relationship effectively.
I offer many various layouts of couples therapy, including regular ongoing sessions as well as couples intensives/marathon therapy. Intensive therapy allows couples to gain momentum and see change fast, which is why I'm most passionate about this type of therapeutic work. Many couples report feeling stagnant with weekly or biweekly appointments and disheartened by seeing minimal progress despite their commitment to therapy for many months. Marathon and intensive therapy allows couples to dedicate time to their relationship without weekly distractions as barriers. I have options ranging from one full day (5 hours!) of therapy to a full week of therapy back-to-back, allowing your relationship to get up to a full year of couples therapy work under your belt in one week.
Additionally, I offer therapy using the Gottman method, which is a research-backed therapy model utilizing a comprehensive series of assessments used to identify and target your relationships specific needs. This therapy utilizes science and research of couples spanning over 50 years and has found multiple indicators that predict marital/relationship failure and success. If you'd like to read more about the research behind Gottman therapy for couples, click here: https://www.gottman.com/about/research/
See more about marathon/intensive therapy and what's included in my "insurance and fees" section.
INDIVIDUAL THERAPY
As a couples therapist, I understand that our relationships in life are a major influence to our overall health and well-being. Along with our romantic partnership, it is also common to see conflict arise in various other relationships (parents, children, coworkers, etc). In individual therapy, we work on how we can best manage and/or improve these relationships so that they can benefit and enrich your life. Throughout this process, I am happy to address other needs that may become evident, such as:
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anxiety
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physical symptoms and chronic illness
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life transitions and change
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grief and loss
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depression
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and more
The goal here is to identify barriers and create changes that brings you closer to a happier and healthier YOU.
MY QUALIFICATIONS
When it comes to your health and overall well-being, it’s important to have a knowledgeable professional you can turn to. In my time thus far (almost 15 years!), I’ve provided counseling and psychological services to individuals and couples in a variety of settings including outpatient psychotherapy, substance treatment, child welfare, etc. I graduated with a Bachelor of Social Work at Winona State University in 2011 and with a Master of Social Work from the University of Denver in 2015. I first received my clinical license in California before moving to Minnesota in 2019. I have completed training in Trauma Focused CBT, as well as Gottman Levels 1 and 2 training for working with couples. My expertise covers a broad spectrum of mental health services, and I’m happy to answer your questions and share my experience and qualifications.
One of my deepest clinical passions include helping couples reconnect and strengthen their relationship together. I heavily utilize Gottman principles in my sessions with couples, and incorporate attachment work, Imago therapy, somatic tools, and emotionally-focused models as well. I also find great value working with individuals through a variety of relationship difficulties, self esteem issues, generalized anxiety, chronic illness or health anxiety, and various life transitions.
LICSW# 28022
Minnesota
WHAT TO EXPECT AT YOUR VISIT
Guiding You On the Path of Self-Healing
Perhaps you're down or anxious - maybe you're unsure about the future of a relationship, or just feel that you aren't living the life you were meant to lead. Maybe you are a couple, unsure of how you can possibly make a positive change. Whatever your needs may be, I am here to offer support. Therapy is a process of growth and self-discovery, and in my sessions I promote behavioral transformation by encouraging a positive outlook and the adoption of new attitudes and reactions.
We will discuss fees and our chosen layout for therapy prior to your first appointment, so that you can be confident of our plan from the very beginning. Therapy is a journey, and I understand that the process is different for everyone, and we will make sure yours is tailored to you and your needs. I’m happy to assist you in identifying your goals and go through the steps at your own pace.
INSURANCE AND FEES
INSURANCES, HSA's, and Out-of-Network benefits
Individual therapy may be covered fully or partially by your insurance if you have a qualifiable diagnosis. I am in network with most of the top insurance companies, including Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Cigna, Health Partners, Medica, Optum, Preferred One, UMR, United Healthcare, United Behavioral Health.
Couples therapy is not covered under your health insurance. Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) are welcome for payment. I am also able to provide a receipt for you to take to your insurance if you would like to use your Out-of-network benefits. Note: this option may not be available for couples therapy without a qualifying mental health diagnosis.
Gottman Therapy for Couples fees
Gottman Assessment only: $985
*Gottman Assessment Includes Assessment Questionnaires and online access to Gottman Connect, full assessment evaluation and treatment planning, and 4.5 hours of session time with therapist (90 minute initial assessment, two 45 minute individual sessions, and 90 minute assessment summary and treatment planning session).
Gottman Marathon Therapy (Therapy + Gottman Assessment)
3 Day Marathon: $2,735
4 Day Marathon: $3,610
5 Day Marathon: $4,485
*Marathon Therapy includes all assessment questionnaires and evaluations listed above, access to Gottman Connect, and 5 hours of therapy per day (excluding a lunch break). Invest in your relationship and get up to a year's worth of couples therapy in one week!
*Most commonly chosen Marathon Therapy is 4 day.
Gottman Intensives (available if Gottman Assessment has already been completed)
1 Day Intensive: $875
2 Day Intensive: $,1750
3 Day Intensive: $2,625
4 Day Intensive: $3,500
*Couples Intensives includes 5 hours of Couples therapy per day. Invest in your relationship and get up to 3-9 months of therapy in one week!
Couples Sessions
Intake Appt 85 min: $275
Ongoing Session 85 min: $260
Ongoing Session 55 min: $175
Additional 30 min: $85 per additional 30 min
Individual Sessions
Intake Appt 55 min (if not using insurance): $190
Ongoing Session 55 min (if not using insurance): $175
* This practice is committed to making therapy services accessible to those in need. You are welcome and encouraged to discuss financial options with this therapist.
Electronic Workbooks for couples coming soon!
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Upcoming Couples Workshop!
Get ready to reconnect with your partner and enhance your conflict management skills! This workshop is founded in Gottman research and is based on the bestselling book, The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work.
Upcoming Workshop dates are TBD. Join our mailing list to be the first to get information on confirmed dates. In person and virtual options available!
COST: $239 INCLUDES MATERIALS
Attendees will learn proven tools to help couples:
• Improve friendship, fondness, and admiration
• Enhance romance and intimacy
• Manage conflict constructively
• Gain skills to address perpetual and solvable
problems
• Create shared meaning
• Maintain gains throughout a lifetime
Here’s what you get:
• 8 hours of content/discussion
• The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work Couples Guide (2 copies)
• Access to tools and exercises for further practice at home
• Education based on 40 years of research around what makes marriages work by a
Gottman-trained therapist.
CONTACT ME
6640 Shady Oak Road, Suite 45
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
(612) 567-2052
