Allison M. Bondanza
Psychologist, PhD, ABPP
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Washington, DC 20001
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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.
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Finances
Fees
- Couple Sessions $325
- Pay by Mastercard, Paypal, Venmo, Visa, Zelle
Insurance
- Out of Network
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Allison M. Bondanza
Psychologist, PhD, ABPP
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of District of Columbia / 1001535 Allison M. Bondanza
- Certificate from American Board of Professional Psychology 9021 / 2019
- Certificate from Columbia University Master of Arts / 2010
- Attended University of Denver, Graduated 2015
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Marital and Premarital
- Relationship Issues
Expertise
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Divorce
- Grief
- Infertility
- Infidelity
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Self Esteem
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Women's Issues
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Couples
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Couples
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Family / Marital
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Interpersonal
- Person-Centered
- Psychobiological Approach Couple Therapy
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Location
Nearby Areas
Neighborhoods
Call for a free consultation now - (855) 771-5470
Allison M. Bondanza
Psychologist, PhD, ABPP