Business Details
Expert Relationship Counseling Services in San Clemente
Founded by Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Carly Ketchum, Marriage Made Better specializes in evidence-based relationship counseling for couples and individuals. With advanced degrees from Pepperdine University and extensive clinical experience, including work with domestic violence survivors, our practice combines Emotionally-Focused Therapy and Gottman Method Couple Therapy to address communication breakdowns, infidelity recovery, and parenting challenges. We offer personalized counseling through in-person, video, and phone sessions tailored to California residents, emphasizing compassionate care and practical skill development.Our approach integrates academic expertise from Carly's adjunct professor role at Pepperdine University with real-world application through the proprietary Marriage Made Better Accelerator assessment tool. Committed to ethical practice, we maintain membership in the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists while providing flexible scheduling options to accommodate modern lifestyles.
Services
Couples Counseling
Individual Counseling
Infidelity Recovery
Communication Skills
Parenting Support
Trauma Recovery
Online Therapy
Accelerated Assessment
Domestic Violence Support
Relationship Workshops
Highlights and features
- We utilize proven therapeutic modalities including Emotionally-Focused Therapy and Gottman Method Couple Therapy
- Our therapist holds advanced degrees in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University
- Specialized experience working with domestic violence survivors and trauma recovery
- We offer flexible counseling options including in-person, video, and phone sessions
- Proprietary Marriage Made Better Accelerator assessment tool identifies relationship patterns quickly
Associations and certifications
- California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT)
Services
Couples Counseling
Specialized therapy combining Emotionally-Focused Therapy and Gottman Method Couple Therapy to improve communication, rebuild trust after infidelity, and strengthen emotional connections. Our evidence-based approach helps couples develop lasting relationship skills through structured sessions tailored to specific relationship challenges.
Individual Counseling
One-on-one sessions focusing on self-discovery, relationship clarity, and personal growth. This therapy helps individuals understand relationship patterns, develop communication skills, and cultivate personal fulfillment while addressing specific challenges affecting their relationships.
Infidelity Recovery
Specialized program addressing trust restoration after betrayal. Using trauma-informed techniques, we guide couples through structured recovery phases, helping rebuild security while addressing underlying relationship issues that contributed to the infidelity.
Communication Skills
Targeted training in effective communication strategies to replace destructive arguing with constructive dialogue. We teach practical tools for expressing needs, active listening, and collaborative problem-solving to improve relationship dynamics.
Trauma Recovery
Specialized counseling for trauma survivors, including those recovering from domestic violence. Our approach combines safety planning, emotional regulation techniques, and relationship skill development to help clients build healthy connections after traumatic experiences.
People
Carly Ketchum
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with dual master's degrees from Pepperdine University. Specializes in relationship therapy, trauma recovery, and domestic violence support. Creator of the Marriage Made Better Accelerator assessment tool and former adjunct professor at Pepperdine University.
Questions
What types of counseling do you offer?
We provide couples counseling, individual counseling, infidelity recovery, trauma-informed therapy, and relationship workshops using evidence-based approaches like EFT and Gottman methods.
Are online counseling sessions available?
Yes, we offer secure video conferencing and phone counseling sessions for California residents who prefer remote therapy options.
How long are counseling sessions?
Standard sessions last 50 minutes, with extended sessions available for intensive work or Accelerator program participants.
Do you accept insurance?
We operate as private pay providers but can provide documentation for potential out-of-network insurance reimbursement.
What is the Marriage Made Better Accelerator?
Our proprietary assessment tool identifies relationship patterns quickly through Gottman Institute methods, creating personalized development plans for faster progress.
