Psychobiological Approach to Couple Therapy (PACT)

I have extensive training in PACT (was trained in Level I + II) and am part of an ongoing case consultation group to further hone my skills and craft. PACT is very comprehensive and pays a lot of attention to attachment styles, emotional regulation, and brain science. Given that I've been trained in PACT, Gottman, and EFT, I methodically use the best parts of each modality based on what my couples are bringing and am struggling with.

PACT therapy, or Psychobiological Approach to Couples Therapy, is a form of relationship therapy that focuses on understanding and addressing the underlying attachment and neurobiological patterns in couples. We dig deep into your attachment styles and incorporate somatic and cutting edge neuroscience into couples work.

Level I trained with Stan Tatkin at PACT Institute 2023

In PACT, we assume no malintent and focus on nurturing each partner’s protective strategies. We’ll observe how you interact during stressful moments and uncover how these protective strategies impact your relationship. You’ll learn how to respond to your partner with empathy and deeper understanding, rather than defensiveness. This process creates a stronger, more secure bond, helping you navigate challenges with greater emotional awareness, building lasting intimacy and connection.

Developed by Dr. Stan Tatkin, PACT is a fusion of attachment theory, developmental neuroscience, and arousal regulation. PACT has a reputation for effectively treating the most challenging couples. Your experience during a PACT session may differ somewhat from what you would experience in other forms of couple therapy. Contact me to learn more.

A PACT couple session may differ somewhat from what clinicians and couples experience in other forms of couple therapy. A PACT therapist’s focus on moment-to-moment shifts in a client’s face, body, and voice, and each partner’s active involvement in paying close attention to these as a couple. A PACT therapist creates experiences similar to those troubling a relationship and helps the couple work through them in real time during the session. PACT sessions often exceed the 50-minute hour

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: Neuroscience, Attachment Theory & Human Arousal.

I have completed Level 1 training in PACT.

The PACT couples therapy approach pulls from attachment theory, developmental neuorscience and arousal regulation. The sessions tend to be longer in length resulting in less frequency over time meeting with the therapist. Sessions typically look different than most other couples therapy frameworks. The therapist looks for micro expressions from each partner and creates situations for the couple where they can learn to relate with each other differently in real time.

I am PACT Level 2 certified and incorporate other modalities to support my work with couples. PACT is based on creating a well-working two-person system based on fairness and attachment and learning better ways to communicate and attune to one another.

I am a Level 1 trained PACT clinician (soon to be Level 2 in Fall 2023!) I work with couples in three major tenets of the PACT model: attachment/Family of Origin, regulation, and neuroscience.

I am a level II trained PACT therapist and have been in a a monthly case consultation group led by the founder of PACT, Stan Tatkin.

PACT, or Psychobiological Approach to Couple Therapy, is a unique method that dives into the science of relationships. With a focus on communication and connection, the PACT method helps uncover patterns shaping the impacts of money issues on your relationship. It's about understanding those patterns in order to strengthen your bond, fostering lasting positive changes for a healthier and more fulfilling connection with your partner.

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: Neuroscience, Attachment Theory & Human Arousal.

PACT combines information on the human arousal system & different attachment styles, and uses this information to help couples (and individuals) better communicate their wants and needs to others.

I am a PACT level I certified therapist. Using PACT, I work with clients experientially to build secure relationships with their partner/s.

I have been a student of the Psychobiological Approach to Couple Therapy (PACT) principles since 2018. I have taken over 50 hours of advanced continuing education coursework on PACT and in attachment theory, developmental neuroscience, and arousal regulation.