Understanding Generational Trauma
Generational trauma, also known as intergenerational or historical trauma, refers to the transmission of the effects of trauma from one generation to another. This phenomenon encompasses a range of psychological
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We are passionate Board Certified Counselors / Therapists in San Diego, Encinitas, and Oceansid
We are Good Therapy
The Route to Lasting, Positive Change
At Good Therapy, we believe in a comprehensive approach to care, meaning we start with an assessment of all areas of your life to create a treatment plan that is unique to you and your needs. Our goal is to help you manage overwhelming feelings, make sense of anxious and depressed states, transform unhealthy coping mechanisms, uncover solutions to your problems, rebuild the connection within your relationships and marriage, and guide effective planning for your future with loving kindness.
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Highly Trained in Evidence-Based Treatment
Our counselors are wholly dedicated to helping you work through areas of pain in your life
Sorrento Valley
5755 Oberlin Dr. #106
San Diego, CA 92121
Encinitas
285 N El Camino Real,
#218 & #219 Encinitas, CA 92024
Oceanside / Carlsbad
3142 Vista Way, #201
Oceanside, CA 92056
Video Therapy
Google Meet
In-Person or Video Available
Our Client and Professional Services
At Good Therapy San Diego, we work with you to guide you toward finding acceptance, patience, flexibility and joy
Individual Therapy
Couples Therapy
Child, Teen and
Family Therapy
Video Therapy
WHY CHOOSE US?
Evidence - Based Treatment Methods
Our counselors have skillful approaches that blend evidence-based Western Therapeutic Techniques with Eastern Methods of healing.
What is Gottman Couples Therapy?
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Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in San Diego
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What is Trauma-Informed Care?
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How to Use Mindfulness in Your Parenting
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What is Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)?
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What is Acceptance & Commitment Therapy? (ACT)
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EMDR and Trauma-Informed Care
Treating trauma and PTSD with methods that reduce emotional distress and instill positivity.
Gottman Couples Therapy
Using research-based techniques to develop stronger bonds between you and your partner.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Focusing on thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to negate harmful thinking patterns and bring overall peace.
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy
Discover the true essence of who you are, begin to accept all parts of you, learn what matters most to you, and start making commitments to yourself in order to grow.
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Skills
An effective treatment to help manageIf intense emotions, relationship difficulties, or self-destructive behaviors.
Mindfulness /
Meditation
Mindfulness offers a powerful way to reconnect with the present moment, reduce stress, and enhance your overall well-being.
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
By focusing on emotions and attachment needs, EFT helps individuals and couples build stronger, more secure bonds.
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
This goal-oriented approach emphasizes your strengths and resources to create positive change quickly and effectively.
Internal Family Systems
Transformative approach to psychotherapy that helps individuals connect with the Self, understand their parts, and achieve lasting emotional well-being.
Positive
Psychology
Discover your strengths, cultivate gratitude, and build a life of joy, meaning, and fulfillment.
Family
Therapy
Nurturing change and development through the lens of familial interactions
Life
Coaching
A collaborative process that helps individuals identify their goals, overcome obstacles, and create a path towards a more fulfilling and successful life.
Play /
Sand Tray
Through the power of play, children can achieve emotional healing, growth, and positive behavioral changes.
Attachment
Therapy
Address and repair attachment-related issues, the impact of early trauma, and difficulties in forming close relationships. Achieve emotional healing and relational growth through Attachment Therapy.
EMDR and Trauma-Informed Care
Treating trauma and PTSD with methods that reduce emotional distress and instill positivity.
Gottman Couples Therapy
Using research-based techniques to develop stronger bonds between you and your partner.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Focusing on thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to negate harmful thinking patterns and bring overall peace.
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy
Discover the true essence of who you are, begin to accept all parts of you, learn what matters most to you, and start making commitments to yourself in order to grow.
EMDR and Trauma-Informed Care
Treating trauma and PTSD with methods that reduce emotional distress and instill positivity.
Gottman Couples Therapy
Using research-based techniques to develop stronger bonds between you and your partner.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Focusing on thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to negate harmful thinking patterns and bring overall peace.
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy
Discover the true essence of who you are, begin to accept all parts of you, learn what matters most to you, and start making commitments to yourself in order to grow.
WHY CHOOSE US?
Evidence-Based Treatment Methods
Our counselors have skillful approaches that blend evidence-based Western Therapeutic Techniques with Eastern Methods of healing.
EMDR and Trauma-Informed Care
Treating trauma and PTSD with methods that reduce emotional distress and instill positivity.
Gottman Couples Therapy
Using research-based techniques to develop stronger bonds between you and your partner.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Focusing on thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to negate harmful thinking patterns and bring overall peace.
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy
Providing counseling and resources to promote psychological flexibility.
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Skills
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Mindfulness / Yoga / Meditation
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Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
By focusing on emotions and attachment needs, EFT helps individuals and couples build stronger, more secure bonds.
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
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Internal Family Systems
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Positive Psychology
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Family Therapy
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Life Coaching
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Play/ Sand Tray
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Attachment-Based Couples Therapy
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Effective Therapy with Licensed Counselors
Good Therapy San Diego has assembled a talented staff of therapists & counselors with a broad range of experience, education, and licensing credentials. As a generalized group practice, we offer a wide range of therapy services.
Each clinician has specialties that make them a unique and invaluable team member. Combining the benefits of an experienced group practice with the customized attention of individual specialists allows Good Therapy San Diego to meet the individual circumstances and needs of each client we interface with.
Our Specialties
Our counselors bring a diverse range of expertise, experience, and specialties to our practice, ensuring that we can meet the unique needs of every individual.
Experienced therapists and personalized treatment.
Depression Therapy
Exploring meaning and providing support.
Relationship Counseling
Providing relief when anxiety becomes unmanageable
Anxiety / Panic / Agoraphobia
Exploring coping skills to bring healing and recovery
Trauma Therapy
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Good Therapy San Diego
Hi, I’m Katie Brooks, Clinical Director and Founder of GTSD.
With over twenty years of experience, I have learned that therapy is for everyone! Mental well-being is essential to living a fulfilling and productive life. Let us help match you with your therapist today.
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What is Dialectal Behavior Therapy?
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a well-established branch of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) that is designed to help individuals manage overwhelming emotions and improve their quality of life. Developed by Dr.
What is Internal Family Systems Therapy?
Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy: A Path to Inner Healing IFS Therapy is a powerful, compassionate form of psychotherapy that helps individuals understand and heal their emotional pain by exploring
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We look forward to walking alongside you on your path to healing and growth.
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We look forward to walking alongside you on your path to healing and growth.