Our Couples Therapy Approaches

We offer two types of evidence-based couples therapy in Toronto and virtually at Hera Therapy: Gottman Method Couples Therapy and Psychobiological Approach to Couples Therapy (PACT). Learn more below!

Gottman Method Couples Therapy

Based on over 40 years of research by Drs. John and Julie Gottman, the Gottman Method helps couples build:

Fondness & admiration
Effective conflict resolution
Shared goals and values
Lasting emotional connection

You’ll learn practical skills for managing conflict, enhancing friendship, and building a relationship that lasts.

Key Components:

Love Maps (knowing your partner’s inner world)
The Four Horsemen (identifying and replacing harmful behaviors)
Repair Attempts
Building Rituals of Connection

PACT: Psychobiological Approach to Couple Therapy

PACT is a cutting-edge method developed by Dr. Stan Tatkin. It blends attachment theory, neuroscience, and arousal regulation to help couples develop secure-functioning relationships.

PACT helps couples:

Recognize and shift unconscious relational patterns
Develop a secure, mutual dependency
Respond calmly under stress and conflict
Promote true emotional safety

PACT sessions are often more experiential, engaging couples in real-time interactions that reveal their core dynamics and help shift them effectively.