The Wound Is Where the Light Enters: Healing Through Spiritual Awakening
“The wound is where the light enters you.” – Rumi I invite you to read these words from your heart, from a
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Therapist Near You
in San Diego
Counseling / Therapy
in San Diego, Encinitas, & Oceanside - Carlsbad
We are Good Therapy
Route to Lasting, Positive Change
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.
Our Team
Experienced Therapists Delivering
Evidence-Based Therapy
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
Google Meet
In-Person or Video Available
Our Client and Professional Services
At GTSD, our therapists work with you to guide you toward finding acceptance, patience, flexibility and joy.
Individual
Couples
Child, Teen and
Family
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
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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.
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.
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
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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.
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.
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 is a premier counseling center dedicated to providing high-quality mental health care. Our expert team of licensed therapists and counselors brings a wealth of experience, education and specialized training. As a leading San Diego Group Private Practice we offer a comprehensive range of mental health services, including couples therapy, child, teen and family counseling, and trauma-focused treatment, ensuring personalized care for every client.
Our Specialties
Each of our clinicians specializes in unique therapeutic approaches, making them invaluable in addressing diverse mental health needs. By combining the benefits of a collaborative group practice with the individualized attention of specialized therapists, GTSD provides tailored, results-driven support to help clients navigate life’s challenges and improve their overall well-being.
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
Welcome to
Good Therapy
San Diego
Hi, I’m Katie Brooks, Clinical Director and Founder of GTSD. With over 20 years of experience, I’ve learned that everyone has a story- and every story matters. Whether you’re seeking individual counseling, couples therapy, or mental health support virtually, prioritizing your well-being leads to a more fulfilling, productive, and empowered life. Let us help you find the right San Diego therapist near you – and take the first step toward feeling better today!
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We look forward to walking alongside you on your path to healing and growth.