Caroline Maehler, LMFT #92392
 Clinical Lead - Encinitas Office & Virtual Team
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It takes a great deal of strength and courage to reach out when you are struggling. Humans have the capacity to create great change and find true peace within. As a therapist, I have the honor of joining you on your incredible journey to create the life you have envisioned. I use a collaborative approach to psychotherapy and will support you in developing insight, self-awareness, and ultimately creating a balance between mind, body, and spirit.
 
Hello, my name is Caroline Maehler. I am the Clinical Lead for the GTSD Encinitas Office & Virtual Therapy team, a Board Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, EMDR trained, and an Expert Level Certified Life Coach. I have significant experience in the treatment of eating disorders and co-occuring disorders.  I am aware of the extreme pressures in our society to fit into a specific mold and I am passionate about helping adolescents and adults gain self-esteem and establish a healthier relationship with food and their bodies. Additionally, I have a wealth of knowledge in treating individuals and families struggling with a number of life challenges including life transitions, anxiety, depression, and relationship issues.  I have been trained in Gottman Couples Therapy, which is the only evidence-based relationship counseling. Through this work I can teach you the skills you need to resolve conflicts, improve your friendship/ intimacy, and build upon your commitment and trust. I adapt my style and techniques to effectively communicate to individual needs and personalities. As a therapist, I am privileged to form deep, therapeutic relationships with my clients and believe this is one of the greatest agents of change.
 
I earned my bachelor’s degree at Loyola University in Maryland and completed my graduate studies in Couples and Family Therapy from Alliant International University. My education and my innate desire to help people has guided me in a career to help individuals and families create change that leads to more fulfilling and healthier lives. I genuinely believe that this work is not only my passion, but my calling.

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Recent Reviews

"I've been seeing Caroline since September. I haven't been to therapy since I was a little girl, so I was nervous. I live in north county so coming here is a drive for me, but there are not many places that I could find that specialize in eating disorders. The drive has been well worth it. Caroline has been wonderful to talk to, she is very supportive and understands the right language to use when talking about my eating disorder. She has helped me understand a few core issues within myself. I am no where near recovered yet, but I see changes happening, and my relationship with food is shifting. I am very happy with our work together and will continue to see her. She has been a wonderful resource, a wonderful listener, and very understanding. She has made me feel not so alone in all this. I am so thankful for Caroline and Good Therapy."
~AJ


"Caroline (Good Therapy SD) is phenomenal. She's so easy to talk to and has some really great insights. I would highly recommend her for anyone looking for a personal therapist or couples looking for marriage counseling. She has always made me very comfortable and at ease while giving excellent advice."
​~JC

"I'm not a YELP user but my experience with Good Therapy has been so positive, I felt compelled to create an account and share my experience. My therapist is Caroline and she is amazing.  I honestly couldn't have gotten through my situation without her and am forever grateful for her guidance & friendship.  I'm 27 years old and I view her as the big sister I never had.  I only planned on doing a couple of sessions but have continued to go for 6 months because it has been such a wonderful experience and has done so much good in my life. Caroline is so approachable & creates a comfortable environment. When I come in there with the weight of the world on my shoulders, I come out of there with such relief. Never did I think I could cry & laugh in the same session but she brings out the best in you and it helps so much to tap into those emotions when you're in personal turmoil. I've been to other therapists and they don't even come close to comparing to Caroline. I've had many great experiences at places whether it's restaurants, retail, etc but I specially made this account because my experience with Good Therapy & Caroline has been that amazing."  
​​~AC

"My experience with Good Therapy has been nothing but positive from the beginning! After my e-mail consultation, I was referred to Caroline by the owner Katie based on my needs. I was so relieved to feel comfortable with her from our very first session. It was my first time going to therapy and so many people told me not to be afraid of trying more than one person if there wasn't a connection. With Caroline, I felt a connection right away. She was so easy to talk to and I felt like I was talking to a good friend. Not only did she make me feel completely comfortable, I was able to fully open up to her without fear of judgement and she responded in a compassionate, effective way. She helped me tremendously in working through my childhood trauma, understanding my anxiety AND helped me take that last step I needed to get a job I LOVE. She guided me into a really positive place and I have a brand new outlook on life. Caroline is wonderful and I would recommend her services to anyone!"
~KM

"As a dietitian working with individuals trying to recover and have a better relationship with food, I've had the pleasure of working alongside Caroline for years. I continue to choose to refer my clients to her and feel fully confident in entrusting that the therapeutic relationship that is formed will fully support the clients journey in helping. Caroline has a true gift for bringing humanness, compassion and care to her clients and from this place is able to help her clients make the changes they wish to lead a better life. To boot- she is just overall a wonderful human who shows up fully for her clients and others."
~JS