Couple Therapy

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What is PACT?

PACT (Psychobiological Approach to Couple Therapy) is a modern, evidence-based form of couples therapy that focuses on how partners relate to one another in real time. Rather than spending months analyzing the past or talking about problems, PACT helps couples learn how to respond to each other differently in the moments that matter most.

At its core, PACT is about creating safety, trust, and secure connection between partners. It draws from neuroscience, attachment theory, and developmental psychology to help couples understand how their nervous systems interact—and how stress, conflict, and emotional disconnection can quickly escalate when partners feel unsafe or misunderstood.

What can couples therapy help with?

  • Emotional disconnection — feeling distant, lonely, or no longer prioritized

  • Recurring conflict — the same arguments repeating without resolution

  • Unmet needs or expectations — around affection, support, intimacy, or shared responsibilities

  • Life transitions and stressors — parenting, career changes, health issues, or caregiving for family members

  • Differences in attachment styles — one partner pursuing closeness while the other withdraws

  • Intimacy challenges — changes in sexual desire, closeness, or physical connection

  • Trust injuries — breaches of trust, past hurts, or unresolved resentment

  • Balancing individuality and togetherness — maintaining a sense of self while staying connected

  • Mental health or substance-related stress — anxiety, depression, or coping differences affecting the relationship

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Why This Work Is Personal to Me

I bring over 15 years of clinical experience and have dedicated a significant portion of my practice to working exclusively with couples.

Beyond my professional experience, my understanding of relationships—and my respect for the complexity of partnership—comes from my own lived experience. For over 16 years, I have navigated the ups and downs of a long-term relationship with my husband. This journey has been both humbling and deeply rewarding, continually reminding me of the resilience, intention, and care required to sustain a lasting partnership. These experiences have shaped my work and strengthened my ability to support others.

Like many couples, we have faced the very real challenges of raising children, managing careers and busy schedules, navigating finances, and working through family dynamics. Along the way, we have struggled with communication breakdowns, unmet needs and the familiar frustration of repetitive arguments that seem to go nowhere. These lived experiences allow me to meet couples with empathy, honesty, and a grounded understanding of how difficult—and how possible—meaningful change can be.

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