RELATIONSHIP & Couples THERAPY IN Minnesota and Wisconsin
IT'S TIME TO CREATE GREATER LOVE AND HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS.
Jeana Wescott, Licensed marriage and family therapist In MN & WI
You're here because you want a happy relationship.
The exhaustion of endless arguments, the worry that produces sleepless nights, the loneliness of disconnection, and the feeling of being on an emotional rollercoaster—it doesn't have to be this way. You are deserving of a relationship you feel good about.
I specialize in relationship therapy because I know from experience how powerful it is to have a well-trained therapist dedicated to guiding couples and individuals to get out of the patterns that keep them stuck.
I'm here to help you find healing, repair, and loving, satisfying relationships.
How I work
At the core of my approach to therapy is a belief that connection is part of being human.
I’m glad you’re here. I understand the vulnerability it takes to share your relational story and recognize the resilience of being in therapy. I provide a compassionate, intentional, and direct approach that encourages the lasting change you want in your life and relationships.
I help my clients understand the damaging cycles they keep repeating and grasp how behaviors shape their relationships. Therapy is a journey of tuning into your emotions and engaging with your relationship in a healthier way. Having a well-trained therapist by your side can help you learn the tools and transform your relationships.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I work systemically to provide an understanding of how individuals can work together in relationships. Understanding how we work together in our closest relationships, I help my clients create the best possible process to accomplish overall relational well-being.
HEre’s what I believe about Relationship therapy:
Doing couples therapy work requires specialized training and a lot of experience.
This is why I have dedicated the past decade to working with relationships and advanced education, specifically with evidence-based couples therapy methods, to help you achieve the best outcomes in therapy and everyday relationship life.
I have a Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy from Saint Mary's University of the Twin Cities. I am Level 3 Trained in the Gottman Method and a candidate to become a Gottman Certified Therapist in direct consultation with The Gottman Institute. I have advanced training in Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples and Individuals.
When our relationships are unhealthy, our whole well-being is off.
From relationship science and research, I know that when our relationships are in trouble, our psychological, emotional, and physical health is impacted.
Doing therapeutic work for your relationship is also part of taking good care of yourself. Both people in a relationship deserve support and nurturing as you navigate your journey in couples therapy. My goal is to collaborate with you on your goals toward a happy and healthy relationship.
You are deserving of healthy, happy, and satisfying relationships.
Relationships are sometimes challenging, and there are seasons where it just takes intentional hard work. Therapy is worth the time and effort dedicated to enjoying your most important relationships.
Therapy can help you gain the understanding of emotions and learn the skills needed to make relationships healthy, happy, and satisfying. Using evidence-based treatment and relationship science is essential to helping you make your love last a lifetime.
Get the support that’s right for you.
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Masters of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy (2015)- Saint Mary’s University of the Twin Cities
Masters of Divinity in Interreligious Chaplaincy (2021)-United Theological Seminary
MN Marriage and Family Therapy License #4281
WI Marriage and Family Therapy License #2040
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The Gottman Institute
Gottman Certification Track Candidate
Gottman Method Couples Therapy Trained in Levels 1, 2, and 3
Treating Affairs and Trauma- Helping Couples Heal and Rebuild Trust
The Seven Principles For Making Marriage Work Workshop Leader
The Gottman Approach to Couples and Addiction Recovery
The Gottman Approach to Neurodiversity in Couples Therapy
Certifications
Certified Prepare/Enrich Facilitator
Certified Clinical Trauma Provider (CCTP)
ADHD Certified Clinical Service Provider (ADHD-CCSP)
Emotionally Focused Therapy
EFT Externship- San Diego Center for EFT/ICEEFT- The International Center for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy
EFT: Using the Power of Attachment and Affect with Individuals, Couples, and Families in Distress- Renee Segal, MA, LMFT & Kurt Wical, PhD, LMFT
Using Emotionally Focused Therapy Model and Process Help Individuals (EFIT)- Kurt Wical, PhD, LMFT
From Loss to Resilience with Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT)- Leann Campbell, PhD
Transforming Trauma with EFIT- Susan Johnson, EdD & Leanne Campbell, PhD
Couples/Relationship Training
Couples Sensitive Individual Therapy- Bill Doherty, PhD
Discernment Counseling- Bill Doherty, PhD
When Is Enough, Enough?- Terry Real
The Intentional Divorce- Tammy Nelson
ADHD, Relationships, and Sex: Strategies to Overcome the Over/Under-Functioner Dynamic- Ari Tuckman, PsyD
Couples Erotic Flow- Kyle Krenchik PhD, ACS, LMFT
MAMFT Relationship & Sex Therapy Conference 2017:
Sex, Couples, & Communication
Sexless Marriages
Shifting Oppressive Power Dynamics
ADHD Training
Rethinking ADHD: A New Treatment Approach- Edward Hallowell, MD & John Ratey, MD
Adult ADHD: Targeting Executive Skills to Manage ADHD in Adults- Kevin Blake, PhD, PLC, ADHD-CCSP
Changing the ADHD Brain: Moving Beyond Medication- Stephanie Sarkis, PhD
ADHD, Relationships, and Sex: Strategies to Overcome the Over/Under-Functioner Dynamic- Ari Tuckman, PsyD
Extended Adolescence - When 25 Looks More Like 18: Clinical Strategies for Clients Struggling to Meet the Demands of Adulthood- Sharon Saline, PsyD, ADHD-CCSP & Steve O'Brien, PsyD
Psychopharmacology: Essential Updates for Mental Health Professionals- Kenneth Carter, PhD
ADHD in Children and Adolescents: Advances in Diagnosis, Treatment and Management- Russell Barkley, PhD
Identifying and Treating the 1 in 5 students with ADHD and Learning Disabilities who are Returning to School Misdiagnosed and Misunderstood- Lynne Kenney, PsyD
CBT Strategies for Kids and Adolescents: Supporting Students with ADHD and Anxiety- David Pratt, PhD, MSW
Trauma Training
Treating Complex Trauma with Internal Family Systems (IFS)- Frank Anderson, MD
Trauma and the Brain: A Somatic Experiencing Approach (Somatic Experiencing Institute)
Treating Adult Clients of Emotionally Immature Parents- Lindsay Gibson, PsyD
Trauma Treatment with EMDR, CBT, and Somatic Based Interventions
Yoga & Mindfulness: Clinical Interventions for Anxiety, Depression, and Trauma
Transforming Trauma with EFIT- Susan Johnson, EdD & Leanne Campbell, PhD
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Approach to therapy:
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I work systemically to provide an understanding of how individuals can work together in different types of groups (couples, families, and communities). By understanding how we work together in our relationships, I work with couples and individuals to create the best possible process to accomplish overall relational well-being. I work from a strengths-based, attachment-focused, and trauma-informed lens in therapy.
Working with couples and individuals, I offer expertise and specialized therapy. I have advanced training in evidence-based Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and the science-based Gottman Method of Couples Therapy.
Approach to Spiritual Direction In Therapy
Only upon request can I combine my education and expertise in theology, chaplaincy, and therapy to provide a person-centered care approach. My spiritual care experience utilizes compassion to assess religious, spiritual, and existential concerns integrated throughout the therapy process. I believe in the client's values, cultural values, and beliefs. As a professional, I do not promote a particular spiritual or religious agenda. I am specialty trained in interreligious dialogue to meet people where they are on their spiritual journey. The client is the leader in expressing their beliefs in the therapeutic space.
My Core Values at Luminate Therapy
Curiosity
I strongly desire to learn and be inquisitive about our and others' concerns, emotions, and understanding. People who are curious have better relationships, engage positively, and cultivate connection and engagement. Curiosity is the catalyst to intimacy with ourselves and our relationships.
Connection
Connection is the heart of what I do. It is the feeling that you belong and how you feel closer to others. Connection is a core psychological need and is essential to life satisfaction. In our relationships, it is a feeling of alignment and emotional intimacy. A connection is a deeper level to the soul to reach secure relationships.
Creativity
Creativity is the ability to consider something new through generating ideas, alternative possibilities, communication, problem-solving, and open-mindedness. Creativity can be an exploratory and transformational way to reach an understanding of ourselves and others.
Outside of being a therapist, I'm human, just like you.
I enjoy traveling to our amazing National Parks, including hiking the backcountry and running half marathons in these beautiful landscapes. I enjoy a good cup of Americano, reading non-fiction books, being an extrovert who enjoys a good laugh, and spending time with the people I love.
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