Sarah Kenville, LMFT, MA, JD
I offer premarital and relationship counseling in Minnesota and virtually to dating, engaged, newlywed, and same-sex couples. My work includes secular premarital counseling and non-religious premarital counseling for couples who want a thoughtful, research-based approach. I am passionate about helping clients enrich their relationships through discovering their strengths and growth areas using the PREPARE/ENRICH inventory. I am a licensed marriage and family therapist, hold my Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy from Saint Mary’s University, and am a wife and dog mom. I also have a law degree and a Master of Business Administration, and I bring a wide range of professional and life experience to my practice.
My Approach to Helping Couples Build Stronger Relationships
I believe that we all can lead fulfilling lives and enjoy positive, healthy, and satisfying relationships. I utilize a strengths and skills-based approach, helping couples learn healthier ways to communicate and resolve conflict, discuss views on financial management, parenting, and other topics, learn more about their shared values and interests, and build the foundation for a strong relationship. This approach supports couples’ communication counseling, and conflict resolution for couples in a structured, practical way. One of the most rewarding things in my work is when a couple comes back after a session and tells me they implemented the skills and tools we discussed in our sessions and saw improvement in their relationship. Sometimes, they just needed a fresh perspective and open dialogue as motivation to make changes in their relationship. I appreciate that my clients share the innermost aspects of their relationship in a way they may not with others, and I trust me to help them build a stronger partnership.
A Nontraditional Path to a Counseling Career
One of my most significant transitions was returning to graduate school to begin a new counseling career after working in the corporate world for many years. While starting a second career was a massive leap of faith and not without its challenges, it was the best decision I have ever made. I am lucky enough to be pursuing my passion for working with couples and helping them create healthy and happy partnerships.
Dogs, Healing, and the Counseling Space
I am active in dog rescue and strongly believe in the healing power of dogs, and invite clients to bring their dogs to sessions.
Start Premarital or Relationship Counseling Today
If you are looking for relationship counseling in Minnesota or virtual counseling, contact us for a free intro session to see if we’re a good fit!