About

“Only through our connectedness to others can we really know and enhance the self, And only through working on the self can we begin to enhance our connectedness to others.”      Harriet Lerner

Carolyn Gerard

Carolyn Gerard, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist

Specializing in

  • Couples Counseling, Individual Counseling and Parenting
  • Military Families Welcome! Tri-Care Provider
  • Speakers Bureau

As an Emotionally Focused Therapist, Carolyn helps couples move from conflict and distance to a more healthy and secure bond. EFT is backed by 30 years of research and proven to create lasting change in couples’ interactions.

Professional Qualifications

Marriage, Family & Child Counseling License, MFC #20719, 1985

Education

  • M.A. Azusa Pacific University, 1981
  • B.A. San Diego State University, 1978

Advanced Clinical Training

  • Emotionally Focused Therapy – Advanced Core Skills Training, 2009
  • Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy Externship, Dr. Sue Johnson, 2008
  • Marital Training, Research Based Approach, Dr. John Gottman, 2005
  • Prepare/Enrich Program Facilitator, 2003

Professional Associations

  • SDNC CAMFT - Past President (San Diego North County Chapter of CA Assn. of Marriage & Family Therapists)
  • The Coming Home Project – 4-Day Retreat facilitator, serving Iraqi & Afghan Vets & their families
  • The Soldier’s Project – Confidential counseling for Vets and their families
  • American Cancer Society - Relay for Life, I Can Cope Facilitator
  • Kids Turn San Diego - Parent Educator, Helping children and their family survive the transitions of divorce

 

To contact Carolyn, call (858) 756-8171 or contact me here.