Minneapolis · St. Paul · Statewide

Divorce Coach in Minnesota for Women Facing a New Chapter

I'm Erica Carlson, a Certified Divorce Coach based in the Twin Cities. I walk beside Minnesota women before, during, and after divorce — helping you make clear decisions, prepare for every attorney and mediation meeting, and protect your children and your peace along the way.

Erica Carlson, Certified Divorce Coach serving Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota

Minnesota divorce is a legal process. What you're living through is not.

How I support Minnesota women through divorce

Minnesota is a no-fault, equitable-distribution state, which means the courts are less interested in who did what and far more interested in decisions: how parenting time is divided, how marital property and debt are split, whether spousal maintenance applies. Those decisions arrive quickly, often while you're least equipped to make them. That's the gap I fill.

Before you file

We gather financial records, clarify what matters most to you, and get you organized so your first attorney consultation is productive instead of overwhelming.

During the process

Mediation prep, co-parenting scripts, and steady support through high-conflict exchanges — so decisions come from your values rather than from fear or exhaustion.

After the decree

Divorce recovery coaching to rebuild routines, finances, and confidence, plus co-parenting coaching in Minneapolis and St. Paul that protects your kids and your energy.

You can read more about my coaching services, my background and training, or start with the free divorce checklist if you'd like something practical today.

Serving women across Minnesota

In-person in the Twin Cities metro and virtually anywhere in the state.

  • Minneapolis
  • St. Paul
  • Edina
  • Bloomington
  • Woodbury
  • Eagan
  • Maple Grove
  • Plymouth
  • Eden Prairie
  • Duluth
  • Rochester
  • St. Cloud

Divorce coaching in Minnesota: common questions

What does a divorce coach in Minnesota do?
A divorce coach helps you prepare for and move through divorce with clarity. I help Minnesota women organize documents before meeting an attorney, prepare for mediation, plan co-parenting conversations, and manage the emotional weight of the process — so your legal hours are spent on legal work, not on processing.
Do you only work with clients in the Twin Cities?
I'm based in the Twin Cities, so if you've searched for a certified divorce coach near me from Minneapolis or St. Paul, we can meet in person. I also work virtually with women throughout Minnesota — Edina, Bloomington, Woodbury, Eagan, Maple Grove, Plymouth, Duluth, Rochester and beyond — as well as clients nationwide.
Do you work with high-conflict divorces?
Yes. As a high conflict divorce coach, I help women handle a combative spouse, escalating messages, and stalled negotiations — with boundaries, prepared language, clean documentation, and a parallel-parenting structure that keeps children out of the middle.
Do you offer co-parenting coaching in Minneapolis?
I do. Co-parenting coaching covers schedules, handoffs, holidays, school communication, and how to talk with your kids about what's changing. Many Minneapolis and St. Paul families start this before the decree and continue afterward, when the routine is still finding its footing.
How is a divorce coach different from a Minnesota divorce attorney?
Your attorney advises you on Minnesota law, files documents, and represents you. I don't give legal advice. I help you show up to those meetings organized, clear on your priorities, and steady — which usually shortens the process and lowers the cost.
Is divorce coaching the same as therapy?
No. Therapy looks backward to heal; coaching looks forward to act. Many of my clients see a therapist and work with me at the same time — one tends the wound, the other builds the plan.
When should I start working with a divorce coach?
Earlier than most women think. The best time is while you're still deciding, or in the first weeks after the decision is made — before documents are filed and while options are still open. It's never too late, though; I also work with women mid-process and after the decree.
Does Minnesota require a reason for divorce?
Minnesota is a no-fault state — the only ground needed is an irretrievable breakdown of the marriage. What that means practically is that the work ahead is less about proving anything and more about decisions: parenting time, property, and what your next chapter looks like.

Let's talk about where you are right now.

The first conversation is free, private, and there's nothing you need to prepare.

Contact Erica