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Couples Therapy in San Diego
At Gerard Counseling, I specialize in guiding couples and individuals through transformative therapeutic journeys grounded in over 35 years of professional and personal experience. My approach combines evidence-based methodologies such as Emotionally Focused Therapy, the Gottman Method, and EMDR to address communication breakdowns, rebuild trust after betrayal, and navigate life transitions. Having worked with hundreds of couples, including those in high-conflict situations and mid-to-late life stages, I bring a nuanced understanding of the emotional dynamics inherent in long-term relationships.My practice focuses on creating safe spaces for clients to explore their needs, strengthen emotional connections, and develop practical tools for sustaining healthy relationships. As both a licensed therapist and a mother of five with over three decades of marriage experience, I bridge clinical expertise with real-world insights into the complexities of family and partnership dynamics.
Services
Couples Therapy
Premarital Counseling
Individual Therapy
Trauma Counseling
Infidelity Recovery
Highlights and features
- We have over 35 years of clinical experience in marriage and family therapy.
- Our therapists are certified in Emotionally Focused Therapy and the Gottman Method.
- We specialize in trauma-informed care for couples experiencing infidelity or betrayal.
- Personalized approaches address unique challenges at different life stages.
- Our practice combines professional expertise with deep personal understanding of relationships.
What people say
Rebuilt trust after betrayal
Improved communication skills
Deep understanding of relationships
Trusted therapeutic expertise
Services
Couples Therapy
Our couples therapy services address communication breakdowns, emotional disconnection, and conflict resolution for partners at any stage. Using Emotionally Focused Therapy and the Gottman Method, we help couples rebuild trust, strengthen intimacy, and develop sustainable relationship skills. This therapy particularly benefits midlife and older couples navigating transitions like empty nesting or role redefinition.
Premarital Counseling
Premarital counseling prepares engaged couples for lifelong partnership through assessments and skill-building sessions. We cover communication patterns, conflict resolution strategies, and shared value systems while exploring the 5 Love Languages. Our program equips couples to navigate future challenges and maintain emotional connection throughout their marriage.
Individual Therapy
Individual therapy supports clients facing relationship challenges, anxiety, grief, or trauma. Using a mind-body approach, we address emotional patterns and help establish healthy boundaries. This service benefits those not ready for couples therapy but seeking personal growth and improved relational skills through self-awareness and trauma-informed care.
Infidelity Recovery
Specialized infidelity recovery programs guide couples through trauma healing and trust restoration. Using evidence-based frameworks, we address betrayal's emotional impact while creating pathways for reconciliation or closure. Our approach considers each partner's needs while establishing concrete steps to rebuild emotional safety and connection after breaches of trust.
Trauma Counseling
Trauma counseling services employ EMDR and somatic approaches to address PTSD, abuse recovery, and complex trauma. Certified clinicians help clients process distressing memories and develop coping mechanisms. This specialized therapy benefits individuals and couples where past trauma affects current relationships and emotional well-being.
People
Carolyn Gerard
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
Carolyn Gerard, LMFT, has provided marriage and family therapy since 1985. She specializes in couples therapy, trauma recovery, and premarital counseling. With advanced training in EMDR, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and Gottman methods, she combines professional expertise with personal insights from over 30 years of marriage and raising five children.
Questions
What types of counseling do you offer?
We specialize in couples therapy, premarital counseling, infidelity recovery, individual therapy, and trauma counseling using evidence-based approaches.
Do you accept insurance for therapy sessions?
As an out-of-network provider, we provide documentation for potential insurance reimbursement but do not bill insurance companies directly.
How long does premarital counseling take?
Our premarital program includes five sessions after completing an online assessment, typically spanning 4-6 weeks based on client availability.
Are evening appointments available?
Yes, we offer evening therapy sessions Monday through Thursday until 8:00 PM to accommodate working couples and individuals.
What makes your EFT approach unique?
Our Emotionally Focused Therapy integrates somatic techniques and 35+ years of clinical experience tailoring interventions to each couple's specific emotional patterns.
Can we schedule couples therapy weekend sessions?
While regular weekend sessions aren't available, we occasionally offer intensive therapy days on Saturdays by special arrangement.
Reviews (4)
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Oct 03, 2021
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Shelley S.
Aug 01, 2020
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She saved our marriage. Literally. I went to her to leave my husband and she said she wanted to talk to both of us first. It never occurred to me that she would talk me out of it. Over the course of our sessions with her, she worked miracles. Ours was not a simple situation either. I cannot more highly recommend Carolyn. She was very welcoming, warm, understanding and fair to both of us. If you are struggling to keep your marriage together, go see Carolyn before making any final decisions. She is a blessing.
Kathy Anderson
Oct 30, 2018
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Ok many can go to school, meet the requirements and pass the state license to be a therapist. Then, there are those who are gifted, experienced and called to be a therapist. I want a therapist who have and continue to search and heal from within and I found her. I highly recommend her if you are seeking a compassionate, insightful, skilled and patient therapist
Haydee R.
Jul 16, 2018
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To say Carolyn is amazing in an understatement. She not only helped me one on one but she also helped my marriage. Her approach and coping mechanisms helped steer me and us into a more positive approach and not the negative one we were stuck in. She pulled me out of a dark place that I had found myself in and helped change my perspective on life and marriage. To this day, my husband and I are stronger and united than ever before. We married again on our 15 year wedding anniversary two years ago and couldn't be happier. Her schedule was flexible and she always responded to any email or call
