Tracking everything from body language to tone of voice, I help you see the bigger picture of what is going on between you two. The goal is to help you build your attentiveness, attunement, and sensitivity - both to your partner’s feelings and physical sensations, and to your own.

What is PACT?

The following is adapted from www.thepactinstitute.com:

PACT stands for Psychobiological Approach to Couple Therapy and it has been developed by Stan Tatkin, PsyD.  Its goal is to integrate mind-body functioning and give couples the tools to create a safe, “secure-functioning” relationships.

PACT has been developed thanks to exciting, cutting-edge research in three areas:

While the science behind PACT is fascinating and the key to its effectiveness, you don’t need to focus on how it works to enjoy its benefits. As your therapist, I apply these PACT principles to helping you see and resolve the challenges in your relationship. What will your PACT session look like?

PACT is different from other approaches to couple’s therapy. I believe that its strength comes from its uniqueness.
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