Diane Foy
Offering private couples therapy intensives in: Wayzata, Minnesota (15 min. outside Minneapolis)
Psychologist
Minnesota: LP3144
Clinically Speaking
Early in my career, I worked with children and teens. But it didn’t take long to realize that I couldn’t fully help them without addressing the relationships around them—especially the relationship between their parents. The health of the couple directly impacts the safety and emotional wellbeing of the family. That realization shaped everything that followed.
Helping couples reconnect and repair isn’t just about two people. It’s about healing an entire family system, and creating a stable foundation where children can thrive.
As a couples therapist, I’m not neutral about the importance of commitment. I believe in marriage. I believe in emotional safety, in working through the hard parts, and in giving love its best chance. I’ve seen firsthand how couples therapy can pull a relationship back from the brink and help it emerge stronger, healthier, and more fulfilling than either partner thought possible.
I work from an evidence-based lens, grounded in the Gottman Method, and I know how to guide couples through even the most painful terrain. I bring structure, insight, and—above all—hope.
My Office
My office is located in Wayzata, just 15 minutes from downtown Minneapolis. It’s tucked beside a quiet marsh, and if you’re lucky, you might spot a fox or coyote wandering by at sunset.
This peaceful setting offers couples a break from their daily noise—a space to slow down, reflect, and do meaningful work together.
Personally Speaking
I’m the youngest (and only girl!) in a family of six kids, and I live just a few miles from where I grew up in suburban Minneapolis. My roots here run deep.
As a college student, I worked as a youth leader—leading canoe trips in the Boundary Waters, downhill ski adventures, and trust-building exercises. I became a go-to person for teens in crisis, and it was then I realized: this is my path. Helping people through the hard stuff isn’t just what I do—it’s who I am.
I’ve been inspired by many people over the years, but two of my biggest role models have been my older brothers. Both have been married over 30 years, and I started studying relationships by watching the ways they loved, disagreed, communicated, and grew. I saw the power of healthy partnership—and the quiet, daily work it requires.
But I’ve also learned through loss. My own marriage ended in divorce. I didn’t have access to the kind of couples therapy I offer today—evidence-based, structured, and focused on healing—not just managing. That experience lit a fire in me. I became determined to learn everything I could about how to help relationships heal. I read every Gottman book I could get my hands on. I trained extensively. And I never stopped believing in the potential of love—even when it’s buried under years of hurt.
I don’t give up easily. I’m stubborn in the best way. And if you work with me, you’ll find I’ll hold on to the vision of your relationship until you can see it again for yourselves.
Diane was wonderful; she’s warm, engaging, treats each of us equally, and focuses on the positive. I’d highly recommend her. We’re more open with each other, have learned how to communicate better with each other. We’ve figured out a plan forward using the Gottman tools, and have committed to carving more time out for each other.
Nature, Movement, and Meaning
Thanks to my aunt, I fell in love with the outdoors early. She introduced me to camping, hiking, and biking through the lakes and state parks of northern Minnesota. I still hike the North Shore of Lake Superior any chance I get.
Cycling, yoga, and outdoor adventures keep me grounded. I’ve even completed the Iron Girl Duathlon—which required some grit, a few early mornings I didn’t love, and a refusal to quit. (A stubborn streak can be a very good thing.)
When I’m not working, you might find me reading, sorting weeds from flowers in my garden, or trying to remember which perennials survived our Minnesota winter. In the colder months, I hit the ski slopes or snowshoe trails when I can.
I live with two rescue pups: Wanda, who’s been with me for seven years, and Wolfgang, who joined us after a foster stay turned into forever. They’re quirky, loyal, and full of heart.
I’m involved in protecting the Boundary Waters Canoe Area—a place I deeply love—from environmental threats like sulfide-ore mining. I believe that preserving what matters is always worth the fight. That’s true for the natural world. And it’s true for your marriage.
I invite you to join me in Minneapolis, Minnesota for a private marriage therapy retreat. Let’s do the work—together.
