Drawing on the well-regarded principles of Dr. John Gottman, Jessica integrates core Gottman Method practices such as nurturing fondness, managing conflict effectively, and creating shared meaning, into sessions with couples.

Couples often appreciate how these grounded, practical tools help them communicate more openly and stay emotionally close even during challenging moments. Sessions with Jessica typically last two hours, allowing for deeper processing and more time to build and practice relationship skills in each meeting.

Carmen is trained in the Psychobiological Approach to Couples Therapy (PACT)—a dynamic, experiential model developed by Dr. Stan Tatkin. This approach is rooted in neuroscience, attachment theory, and arousal regulation and is designed to help couples move beyond blame to real connection.

Here’s what PACT sessions involve:

• Real-time, body-based awareness: Therapists monitor minute shifts in facial expressions, tone, posture, and emotional states, which can trigger unconscious responses in your partner.

• Experiential exercises: Instead of just talking, you’ll actively engage in structured interactions that simulate real conflict or connection—and learn new, secure ways of responding.

PACT is especially beneficial for couples who want to strengthen emotional safety, move past automatic defensive reactions, or have not found resolution in traditional talk therapy.