Couples Sessions Focus On

  • Connection

    Building a deeper connection with your partner often involves intentional efforts to foster understanding and empathy. Build practices together that cultivate a more meaningful and supportive relationship.

  • Healing

    Pains from our past experiences can cast shadows over our current relationships, hindering trust and intimacy. Embrace the journey of healing together to transform your relationship into a space of love and growth.

  • Communication

    Unlock the power of effective communication to improve your understanding of each other and navigate conflicts with confidence. Learn how to actively listen, express your thoughts clearly, and foster an environment conducive to open dialogue.

"Connecting is not magic. Like any other skill, it can be learned, practiced, and mastered." 

- John Gottman, founder of the Gottman Method for couples

This work is for couples who want to move beyond emotional distance and conflict toward secure connection and lasting change.

I help partners shift negative cycles and create a safer, more connected relationship.

You and your partner may benefit from couples therapy if:

  • You’re caught in repeating cycles of miscommunication or emotional disconnection.

  • One or both of you carry trauma that affects your relationship.

  • You want to feel seen, understood, and emotionally close again.

  • You’re ready to move beyond surface-level fixes towards deep relational healing.

  • You’re open to understanding how stress, past experiences, and emotional triggers affect the way you and your partner relate to each other.

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commonly asked questions

  • Who Do I Work With

    Currently, I am accepting couples who are struggling with past wounds that prevent deeper connection and struggles around effectively communicating or resolving conflict.
    LGBTQ+ couples are welcome.

  • Where Can I Offer Care

    I am able to offer couples counseling for those living in Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, and South Dakota.

  • How Are Sessions Held

    Sessions are held in person for those in the Rapid City area or virtually. Upon scheduling we’ll decide the venue for our sessions together.

  • Can I Use My Insurance

    Insurance providers have specific requirements for couples therapy, so eligibility will vary per couple. We will review these and determine eligibility during the consultation and intake. Insurances accepted varies by state - please see my rates page for details.

  • Session Rates

    If you are not using insurance, sessions are priced at $200 per hour. There is also the option of holding 75 minute sessions for those wanting more time to work towards their goals.

  • What Therapies I Use

    My training includes Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, and Somatic Therapy. Typically, a combination of these will be used in sessions with the potential for flavors of others.

FAQs

  • Couples therapy is a collaborative process that helps partners strengthen their relationship by improving communication, deepening emotional connection, and addressing challenges in a supportive space. In my practice, I take a holistic, trauma-informed approach that integrates both emotional and physiological responses in relationships. This means we don’t just focus on solving surface-level conflicts—we explore the deeper patterns that shape how you and your partner relate to each other. Through guided conversations and somatic awareness, we work toward creating a more secure, fulfilling connection.

    Couples therapy can help with:

    • Strengthening emotional intimacy and trust

    • Improving communication and conflict resolution

    • Understanding and healing relational wounds

    • Navigating the impact of trauma on relationships

    • Creating a deeper sense of safety and connection

  • There are times when it would be best for one or both partners to work with an individual therapist, either prior to couples therapy or alongside it. I work with a network of other providers who have similar approaches to care that will allow us to find the right fit between individual and couples therapy for you and your partner.

  • In my practice, I use Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) to help couples break free from negative patterns and build a deeper, more secure bond. Rather than assigning blame or focusing solely on communication techniques, EFT helps uncover the deeper needs, fears, and relational patterns that shape how partners interact. Through guided conversations and reflective exercises, we work to:

    • Identify and change negative interaction cycles – Recognizing the underlying emotions that drive disconnection and conflict.

    • Deepen communication – Helping each partner feel heard, valued, and understood.

    • Create a deeper connection – Strengthening trust and safety so that you can navigate challenges together rather than against each other.

    Additionally, I integrate somatic awareness and nervous system regulation, which is particularly helpful for couples navigating trauma. By incorporating body-based techniques, we ensure that emotional healing happens not just through words, but through a felt sense of safety and connection.

  • Support is available whenever you’re ready to reconnect and strengthen your relationship.

    Relationships naturally go through ups and downs, and seeking couples therapy doesn’t mean your relationship is failing — it means you're investing in it. Many couples benefit from therapy when they notice:

    • Communication often feels tense, stuck, or misunderstood

    • Trust has been strained or broken

    • Conflict feels frequent, overwhelming, or unresolved

    • Emotional or physical intimacy has decreased

    • One or both partners feel disconnected, lonely, or distant

    • Life transitions, stress, or past experiences are impacting the relationship

    • You want to deepen your connection, even if there isn't a major issue

    If you and your partner are considering couples therapy, it can often be helpful to seek support when both partners feel relatively stable and willing to engage in the healing process together. A foundation of emotional safety makes it easier to build trust, repair wounds, and create meaningful change.

    You don’t have to wait for things to get worse before reaching out. Couples therapy can be a powerful tool for healing, growth, and deepening your bond. If you're wondering whether now is the right time, I offer free consultations to help you explore your next steps together.