Business Details
Couples Therapy in San Diego
At Gerard Counseling, we specialize in guiding couples and individuals through transformative therapeutic journeys. With over 30 years of experience as a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, Carolyn Gerard brings deep expertise in evidence-based approaches like Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and Gottman Method techniques. Our practice focuses on restoring trust, enhancing communication, and navigating life transitions for couples in their 40s, 50s, and 60s. We prioritize a strength-based approach, helping clients reignite emotional connections while addressing high-conflict situations and trauma recovery.Rooted in San Diego, our services combine professional excellence with personal insight from raising five children and maintaining a 40-year marriage. We offer structured programs like premarital counseling with tailored assessments and five-session frameworks, alongside individual therapy for relationship challenges and grief. Our commitment to client-centered care ensures personalized support through every stage of the therapeutic process.
Services
Couples Counseling
Premarital Counseling
Individual Therapy
Marriage Counseling
Trauma Therapy
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of experience in couples therapy and trauma recovery.
- Our evidence-based methods include Emotionally Focused Therapy and Gottman techniques.
- Specialized support for couples in their 40s, 50s, and 60s navigating life transitions.
- We provide a free initial consultation for couples therapy.
- Our therapist combines professional expertise with personal family experience.
What people say
Real message behind the anger
Heal and grow
Safe space for growth
Practical tools for connection
Transformative experience
Services
Couples Therapy
Couples Therapy in San Diego helps partners restore trust, enhance communication, and navigate life transitions. Using evidence-based methods like Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and Gottman techniques, we address high-conflict situations and emotional disconnection. Ideal for couples in their 40s, 50s, and 60s facing empty nesting or role redefinition, our sessions focus on rebuilding intimacy and creating shared visions for the future.
Premarital Counseling
Premarital Counseling in San Diego prepares couples for lifelong partnership through structured programs. Our five-session framework includes online assessments and explores communication styles, conflict resolution, and shared values. We incorporate Dr. Gary Chapman's 5 Love Languages to deepen emotional intimacy, ensuring couples build a resilient foundation before marriage.
Individual Therapy
Individual Therapy addresses relationship challenges, grief, and trauma through personalized support. We help clients develop healthy boundaries, process anxiety or depression, and navigate infidelity impacts. This service offers a judgment-free space for self-discovery and growth when partners aren't ready for joint counseling.
Trauma Recovery
Trauma Recovery services specialize in healing from betrayal, abuse, or loss using advanced clinical techniques. We employ EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing) and mind/body approaches to address PTSD symptoms. This therapy helps clients process emotional pain and rebuild their lives after devastating experiences.
High Conflict Resolution
High Conflict Resolution creates safe spaces for couples to address underlying issues and rebuild trust. We guide partners through constructive dialogue about infidelity, communication breakdowns, or emotional disconnection. Our approach focuses on transforming destructive patterns into opportunities for deeper understanding and connection.
People
Carolyn Gerard
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
Carolyn Gerard, LMFT, has practiced since 1985, specializing in couples therapy and trauma recovery. With personal experience raising five children and maintaining a 40-year marriage, she combines professional expertise with real-world insights to guide clients through relationship challenges.
Questions
What types of therapy do you offer?
We specialize in couples therapy, premarital counseling, individual therapy, and trauma recovery using evidence-based methods like EFT and Gottman techniques.
How can couples therapy help our relationship?
Couples therapy improves communication, rebuilds trust, and addresses emotional disconnection through structured sessions tailored to your specific challenges and life stage.
Do you offer premarital counseling programs?
Yes, our premarital counseling includes online assessments and five tailored sessions focusing on communication, conflict resolution, and understanding love languages.
What experience do you have with trauma recovery?
Carolyn Gerard has advanced training in EMDR and trauma therapy, helping clients process betrayal, abuse, and loss through mind/body approaches.
How do I schedule an appointment?
Click the 'Book Appointment' button on our website to select a convenient time or contact us directly at (858) 735-1338 for scheduling assistance.
