Authority to practice interjurisdictional telepsychology Authorization number 17097 Dr Sonja Benson has met the requirements to provide telepsychology services to any state participating in PSYPact Commission. You can check your state's participation at: psypact.org Sonja Benson, Ph.D., L.P. (she/her/hers) 12805 W. Hwy 55, Suite 304 Plymouth, MN 55411 www.MNCouples.com

Connecting you to your best potential

Hello and welcome! Looking for assistance from an outside professional can sometimes be overwhelming and a little bit uncomfortable so I want to affirm you on your decision to work on becoming your best self. I’d like to take a moment to introduce myself and I invite you to browse my website to learn more.

Within my work with couples I come from a pro-marriage perspective meaning that whenever it’s possible I prefer to help you save your relationship and make it stronger. I am also aware that not all relationships can (or even should) stay together. In those cases, particularly when there are children involved, I believe it is best for the couple to work together in ending the relationship in the best way possible for the children and I can help you do that.

Wherever possible, I really love to work on prevention of big relationship problems and so I added coaching to my therapy practice. I want to help you create happy, resilient relationships stock piled with a toolbox to use so happiness and connection bounce back quickly even when you hit normal bumps in the road. Resilient couples recognize that keeping a relationship strong and healthy is a lifelong process with daily attention given to it and I’d like to make sure you have a good toolbox.

Why are strong relationships important?

Although insurance companies may not recognize the importance of strong couple relationships, we know that when primary relationships are working well they free up creativity and productivity at work. In addition, strong primary relationships improve general physical and psychological health (well being) and they create the best environment for kids to grow in and flourish.

Couples who work with me, and really commit to making their own changes, experience more positivity in their relationship, a stronger friendship base and a greater sense of shared partnership. They understand that playing well together and having a thriving sex life are keys to resiliency and fun. Communication skills improve and conflicts are managed effectively. For those with kids, they approach parenting as a team and are often able to skip the typical dip in relationship satisfaction in the first 1-2 years after bringing home a baby.

Let me know how we can best work together. I look forward to meeting you.

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Dr. Benson is authorized to provide telepsychology across all states participating in PSYPact
APIT number 17097