About

Dr. Allison Bondanza is a Board-Certified Clinical Psychologist who specializes in assisting couples achieve healthy, satisfying relationships that are rooted in secure attachment. She uses the Psychobiological Approach to Couple's Therapy, a research-driven, holistic therapeutic model that addresses the emotional, cognitive, and biological aspects of romantic relationships. PACT combines the latest insights from neuroscience, attachment theory, and emotion regulation to help couples improve their communication, connection, intimacy and relationship satisfaction. Her approach is designed to empower clients reconnect to each other. During couple's therapy, Dr. Bondanza focuses on the present and prioritizes each partner's individual needs and vulnerabilities while fostering mutual understanding and support. She places emphasis on trust and predictability in the relationship by establishing healthy boundaries and clear expectations while fostering an environment of safety. Couples take an active role in therapy and are given tools, strategies, and resources to effectively navigate conflicts and to strengthen the emotional bond between partners both in and outside of session. Partners are taught how to practice self-awareness to enhance their emotional intelligence and communication skills with themselves and with each other.