Business Details
13 Years
experience
Online Marriage Counseling & Relationship Help
Thrive at Home was founded in 2013 by licensed marriage and family therapists Sam and Kerri Carr. Our team brings decades of combined experience in evidence-based therapy methods including the Gottman Method, Internal Family Systems, and trauma-focused care. We specialize in helping couples rebuild trust, navigate conflict, and create meaningful connections through virtual counseling sessions. With therapists certified in multiple modalities and extensive clinical backgrounds, we provide personalized treatment plans grounded in 40 years of relationship research.Our proprietary Relationship Checkup tool offers data-driven insights to address specific challenges, while our flexible scheduling accommodates busy lifestyles. We maintain strict ethical standards through professional certifications and ongoing education, ensuring clients receive current, research-backed interventions. Our commitment to marriage preservation focuses on strengthening existing relationships rather than suggesting separation, with services designed to help couples develop sustainable communication patterns and emotional intimacy.
Services
Online Marriage Counseling
Relationship Checkup
Trust Rebuilding Therapy
Couples Communication Coaching
Gottman Method Therapy
Trauma-Informed Counseling
Details
- Year established: 2013
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of combined clinical excellence in marriage therapy
- Our therapists are certified in Gottman Method and trauma-informed care
- Relationship Checkup uses 40 years of research-based assessment tools
- Virtual sessions accommodate busy schedules with HIPAA-compliant security
- We prioritize marriage preservation while respecting client autonomy
What people say
Effective research-based methods
Flexible virtual sessions
Expertise in trust rebuilding
Personalized treatment plans
Empathetic therapists
Services
Online Marriage Counseling
Our virtual counseling sessions utilize HIPAA-compliant platforms to deliver Gottman Method therapy and evidence-based interventions. Sessions focus on improving communication patterns, resolving conflict cycles, and rebuilding emotional intimacy. Our approach combines decades of clinical research with practical tools for daily application, helping couples develop sustainable relationship skills regardless of geographic location.
Relationship Checkup
This research-backed assessment tool evaluates relationship health across 18 domains. After completing individual questionnaires, couples receive a comprehensive analysis of strengths and areas for growth. The 40-year validated methodology identifies patterns affecting connection, providing targeted recommendations and measurable benchmarks for improvement through structured therapeutic interventions.
Trust Rebuilding Therapy
Specialized interventions address betrayal trauma using evidence-based roadmaps for healing. Our approach combines Gottman Institute protocols with Internal Family Systems techniques to navigate trust violations. Therapists guide couples through structured processes for accountability, emotional processing, and establishing new relational safety patterns while respecting individual healing timelines.
Couples Communication Coaching
Skill-building focused sessions teach effective communication frameworks based on 40 years of marital research. Participants learn to identify destructive interaction patterns, practice active listening techniques, and implement constructive conflict resolution strategies. The structured approach emphasizes emotional regulation and perspective-taking to foster deeper understanding and connection.
Trauma-Informed Counseling
Certified trauma specialists apply Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) protocols alongside couples therapy. This integrative approach addresses individual trauma's impact on relationships while building resilience through HeartMath techniques and Gottman relationship principles for comprehensive healing.
People
Kerri Carr
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
California-licensed therapist with Gottman Method Levels 1-3 certification. Specializes in trust rebuilding after betrayal trauma, combining clinical expertise with personal experience as a full-time parent to understand modern relationship challenges.
Sam Carr
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
23-year private practice veteran and Gottman-certified therapist. Former Navy clinical supervisor with academic leadership role at Simpson University. Focuses on evidence-based interventions for relationship distress and communication breakdowns.
Moe
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Bilingual trauma specialist certified in Gottman therapy, EMDR, and TF-CBT. Combines heart-centered approaches with clinical rigor to address family systems issues, childhood trauma, and addiction's impact on relationships while emphasizing parental support.
Questions
Do you offer in-person therapy sessions?
All services are delivered through secure HIPAA-compliant virtual platforms for maximum accessibility and convenience.
What therapy approaches do you use?
We specialize in Gottman Method couples therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and trauma-informed care using evidence-based protocols.
How does the Relationship Checkup work?
Couples complete individual online assessments identifying relationship strengths and challenges, followed by a personalized feedback session with analysis and treatment recommendations.
Do you accept insurance?
We operate as private pay providers to maintain treatment flexibility. However, we can provide documentation for potential out-of-network reimbursement.
Are your services confidential?
Yes, we maintain strict confidentiality within legal and ethical boundaries, using encrypted communication channels for all virtual sessions.
Can you help with specific relationship issues?
Our therapists address common challenges including trust breakdowns, communication difficulties, intimacy issues, and conflict resolution through tailored therapeutic approaches.
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Reviews (1)
Sacha Ferrandi
Oct 11, 2015
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Sam is wonderful and really helped me with my issues. I have seen other therapists in the past that were OK but I didn't "connect" with. Sam is easy to talk to and listens very intently. I always leave my appointments with ideas and things to work on. I would highly recommend Sam to anyone looking to better ANY relationship.
