Couples Therapy in San Diego and California

I help adult survivors of childhood trauma and their relationships, including high conflict couples regain peace in the most heated areas of their relationship. I do this by helping couples apply researched best practices and strategies to cut through the filters and facades that keep problems perpetuated. I am an active, engaged and supportive therapist ready to intervene before problems boil over in sessions.

As a Certified Gottman Therapist, my clinical experience is with military, first responders and healthcare workers and their families to help manage the assumed stress that work for society implies. I have helped couples avoid divorce or separation and process through regrets, betrayals and hidden addictions.

I have trained at a seminary, but I do not impose spiritual or theological views on anyone. I like working with people who want to bring their faith and feelings together. If this not something you want to do, that is completely ok for me as well. I also have expertise for those deconstructing, faith shifting or re-imagining faith after seasons of doubt.

I have a blog with posts to help with depression, suicide, effective journaling, shame, and anxiety.

The best way to meet with me is to either send me s message or Schedule a Free Consult and we can go from there.

I am looking forward to meeting you!

-G

Credentials

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor #12135

Certified Gottman Therapist #538

National Certified Counselor #1722710

Board Certified-TeleMental Health Provider #3991

NPI: 19-62007369

CAQH ID: 15814960

Videos:

Intro to the gottman method

Intro to IS-TDP

What to expect before session one

 

Common Questions:

  • My Master’s degree confirms the training I received to diagnose and treat mental health conditions and relational problems.

    My License to practice counseling inside the State of California confirms that I have sufficient experience treating mental health conditions and relationship problems.

    I am a Certified Gottman Therapist, which means I have completed Levels 1-3 of Clinical Training, Completed specific courses on Treating Affairs and Trauma and relationships in substance or alcohol recovery. After that I have gone through additional supervision and been approved by Gottman Master Trainers to be an expert in this type of couples therapy.

    In order to become a National Certified Counselor (NCC), I have voluntarily meet national standards in education, experience and conduct. To maintain my certification status, I must satisfy National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC) requirements, including the completion of continuing education requirements and adherence to ethical standards. You can easily review the ethical standards of National Certified Counselors through the NBCC’s Code of Ethics. NBCC also provides standards for counselors who provide distance professional services. National Certified Counselors must complete quality, verified continuing education in order to maintain their certification, which means staying current with developments and advances in the profession.

    As a Board Certified-TeleMental Health Provider, I am trained in best practices to offer safe and effective online counseling services.

  • I earned my BS from Grand Canyon University and MA in Counseling from Phoenix Seminary.

    Going to seminary was a personal decision for me because I valued for my own understanding of Psychology to include spiritual connection to be able to help Christians understand their faith with their feelings.

    Dont worry- we don’t pray or read Scriptures in session and I am completely comfortable for those in de/reconstruction or faith shifting transitions.

    Even though I attended Christian higher education (both Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees), it does not mean I counsel from a Christian perspective. I personally have a Christian faith but in counseling, I am more focused on what you believe and what’s important to you.

    If you have questions or concerns please let me know!

  • I am a therapist because I had mental health problems of my own that because of my own therapy have enabled me to have significant life, mood and character change.

    I believe that life can get better each day and I love being a crucial support for others.

  • Outside of therapy I am preparing meals and drinks for those I love. So I would see myself in hospitality and service in some way!