Couples Therapy in Rapid City
Every relationship hits rough patches. Sometimes you need someone outside the relationship to help you see what's happening and find a way forward.
At Dharma Wellness Institute, couples therapy isn't about assigning blame or picking sides. It's about creating a space where both partners feel heard, understood, and supported.
What to Expect
Nicole works with couples using an integrative approach that draws on somatic awareness, mindfulness, and attachment theory. Sessions typically run 50-60 minutes. Most couples begin with weekly sessions and transition to biweekly as they build new patterns.
Common Reasons Couples Seek Therapy
- Communication has broken down
- Navigating a major life transition — new baby, job change, relocation
- Rebuilding trust after a breach
- Growing apart and wanting to reconnect
- Preparing for marriage or partnership
- Processing grief or loss together
Our Approach
Nicole brings over 20 years of experience in somatic awareness and mindfulness practice to her therapy work. This means couples learn not just to talk differently, but to notice what's happening in their bodies during conflict — the tension, the shutting down, the fight-or-flight response — and develop new ways to stay present with each other.
Scheduling
Call (605) 939-0340 to schedule a couples session. Nicole offers daytime and some evening availability.
Dharma Wellness Institute | 518 6th Street #4, Rapid City, SD 57701