Business Details
Expert Gottman Method Couples Therapy in Encinitas, CA
Grayson Wallen is a licensed marriage and family therapist specializing in Gottman Method Couples Therapy, helping couples rebuild trust, improve communication, and strengthen relationships. With advanced training in trauma recovery and betrayal healing, the practice serves clients in Encinitas, Phoenix, and online. The therapist combines evidence-based methods with personalized care, offering both in-person and virtual sessions.Services include premarital counseling, marathon therapy intensives, and individual counseling using IS-TDP therapy. The practice emphasizes inclusivity, serving diverse clients while maintaining strict ethical standards and professional certifications. With experience working with military families and first responders, the practice provides practical tools for lasting relationship stability.
Services
Gottman Method Couples Therapy
Individual Counseling
Premarital Prep
Relationship Assessment
Marathon Weekend Therapy
Highlights and features
- Specialized in Gottman Method Couples Therapy with advanced trauma training
- Proven success with high-conflict couples and betrayal recovery
- Offers both in-person and secure online therapy sessions
- CareCredit financing available for therapy sessions
- Affirming space for all couples regardless of background or identity
Associations and certifications
- Certified Gottman Therapist
- Arizona Licensed Professional Counselor #23790
- California Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor #12135
- National Certified Counselor #1722710
- Board Certified-TeleMental Health Provider #3991
What people say
Saved our marriage
Truly effective therapy
Compassionate and skilled
Practical tools for change
Highly recommend
Services
Gottman Method Couples Therapy
This research-based therapy helps couples improve communication, rebuild trust after betrayal, and strengthen emotional connection. Using Dr. John Gottman's proven framework, sessions focus on conflict resolution, friendship-building, and creating lasting marital stability for couples facing emotional distance or recurring arguments.
Individual Counseling
IS-TDP therapy helps individuals understand emotional blocks, overcome self-sabotage, and develop authentic confidence. This evidence-based approach addresses depression, anxiety, and relationship patterns while helping clients achieve personal growth through structured, goal-oriented sessions that produce measurable results in a relatively short timeframe.
Premarital Prep
Structured counseling sessions prepare couples for marriage by developing communication skills, conflict resolution strategies, and shared relationship goals. The Gottman-based approach helps prevent future conflicts while building foundational skills for long-term relationship success through practical exercises and personalized guidance.
Marathon Weekend Therapy
Three-day therapy intensives provide concentrated relationship work for couples needing accelerated progress. This retreat-style format combines Gottman methods with personalized exercises to address specific relationship challenges, create action plans, and build stronger connections through immersive, focused sessions conducted in-person or online.
Relationship Assessment
Comprehensive evaluation identifies relationship strengths and areas needing improvement through Gottman-based assessments and clinical interviews. This service provides couples with clear insights into their communication patterns, conflict styles, and emotional connection levels to create targeted treatment plans for relationship enhancement.
People
Grayson Wallen Professional Counseling
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Specialist in Gottman Method Couples Therapy with advanced training in trauma recovery and betrayal healing. Holds licenses in Arizona and California, certified by the Gottman Institute, and serves diverse clients including military families and first responders.
Questions
Do you accept insurance?
I do not directly accept insurance, but provide superbills for potential out-of-network reimbursement. Some clients use Rula for insurance-based therapy. Contact your provider to verify coverage details.
Is online therapy effective?
Research shows online therapy is equally effective as in-person sessions when clients prefer virtual formats. Secure video sessions use HIPAA-compliant platforms with screen-sharing capabilities for Gottman method resources.
What payment options exist?
CareCredit financing options available for therapy sessions. Self-pay rates apply for those not using financing programs, with flexible scheduling options for session frequency.
How to schedule a session?
Use the online scheduling system for free consultations or contact via phone/text at 480-234-8363. New clients receive instructions for secure client portal access and intake forms.
What relationship issues do you address?
Specializes in conflict resolution, betrayal recovery, emotional distance, and premarital preparation. Helps couples with communication breakdowns, trust issues, and rebuilding intimacy using structured Gottman methods.
Are marathon therapy intensives available?
Three-day marathon therapy sessions available both in-person at Encinitas office and online. Designed for couples needing concentrated relationship work with structured daily sessions focused on specific therapeutic goals.
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