Overview
Hello, my name is Caroline Britton Gearing, MA, LMFT. I am a licensed marriage and family therapist in OR and WA. My practice "Beyond the Storm" is dedicated to people facing life storms--individuals, couples, children, and families moving "beyond the storm" at home, work, and community. My clients find meaning, direction, and effective solutions for their life storms.

Strong focus in:

1. Sexual health/sexual therapy for individuals and couples.
2. Dealing with controlling, abusive people.
3. Challenging child, couple, and family situations.

Trained in sex therapy, EMDR, and hypnotherapy.

Sexual Therapy/Sexual Health:
1. Increasing sexual satisfaction.
2. Resolving difficulties with:
-- Discomfort and anxiety about sex
-- Low sexual desire
-- Erection
-- Rapid ejaculation
-- Lack of orgasm
-- Painful intercourse
-- Sexual compulsions

Couples counseling:
1. Relationship enhancement.
2. Effective communication.
3. Resolving conflict.
4. Increasing intimacy.

Child, Adolescent, and Family:
1. Resolving conduct difficulties for children K-12 using Positive Parenting with a Plan. www.family-rules.com.
2. Increasing parental skills.
3. Managing stress.
4. Adjustment to life changes and loss

Specialties:

• Anxiety
• Career Transition
• Communication
• Couples
• Depression
• EMDR
• General
• Hypnosis
• Intimacy
• Male Sexual Dysfunction
• Marriage/Family
• Mid-Life Transition
• Mood Disorders
• Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
• Relationships
• Self Esteem
• Sexual Abuse
• Sexuality
• Stress
• Trauma
• Women's Issues

Additional information


Gender: Female

Years in Practice: 12

Average Cost Per Session: $100.00

Accepted Insurance Plans:
Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance plans.

Education:
Masters degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and am licensed as a marriage and family therapist in OR and WA.

Days and Hours Available:Please e-mail caroline@beyond-the-storm.com and call the office at 503.244.4008 (Portland, OR), 360.690.8400 (Vancouver, WA)