Carlsbad
Photo of Shannon Ehlers - Shannon Ehlers - Emotionally Focused Therapy, EMDR, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Shannon Ehlers - Emotionally Focused Therapy, EMDR
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Email Us
(760) 284-8076 Call Us
(760) 284-8076 Call Us
or
Email Us
Photo of Shannon Ehlers - Shannon Ehlers - Emotionally Focused Therapy, EMDR, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT

Shannon Ehlers - Emotionally Focused Therapy, EMDR

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
3 Endorsed
703 Palomar Airport Road, Suite 200, Carlsbad, CA 92011
Call Us
Available both in-person and online
703 Palomar Airport Road Suite 200 Carlsbad, CA 92011
Website
Let's Connect (760) 284-8076
Photo of Shannon Ehlers - Shannon Ehlers - Emotionally Focused Therapy, EMDR, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
You’re capable, accomplished, and have done a lot ‘right’ in life—yet something still feels off. Anxiety lingers, old emotional wounds resurface, or your relationship feels stuck despite effort and care. Outwardly you may function well, yet inside you feel disconnected—from yourself or your partner. You’re seeking deeper healing, not just coping—clarity, trust in yourself, and a more grounded, connected way of living and relating.
I specialize in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples and EMDR for trauma in individuals. Integrating somatic and attachment-based approaches, I help clients process trauma, regulate emotions, shift patterns that keep them stuck, and build lasting connection and resilience.
If you’re tired of pushing through or feeling alone in your struggles, therapy can offer a steadier, collaborative experience. Together, we work to undo disconnection, restore emotional security, and cultivate a deeper sense of connection with yourself and your partner.
Call or Shannon Ehlers - Emotionally Focused Therapy, EMDR now for a free 15 minute consultation - (760) 284-8076

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

West of I-5

703 Palomar Airport Road

Suite 200

Carlsbad, CA 92011 map

 (760) 284-8076

Encinitas, CA 92024

Website
I offer therapy sessions in person or via telehealth for couples and individuals. I am available weekdays Mon-Fri from 9am-5pm.
I specialize in Relationship Issues, Anxiety and Trauma and PTSD 
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and couples  
Let's Connect (760) 284-8076
Photo of Shannon Ehlers - Shannon Ehlers - Emotionally Focused Therapy, EMDR, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

West of I-5

703 Palomar Airport Road

Suite 200

Carlsbad, CA 92011 map

 (760) 284-8076

Encinitas, CA 92024

Website
I offer therapy sessions in person or via telehealth for couples and individuals. I am available weekdays Mon-Fri from 9am-5pm.
I specialize in Relationship Issues, Anxiety and Trauma and PTSD 
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and couples  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $150
  • Couple Sessions $150

Payment Methods

American Express, Cash, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Magellan
  • Optum
  • Out of Network
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
"
Please call to check fees and insurance. Our admin staff are happy to do a benefits check and can provide you a superbill for out-of-network reimbursement.
Photo of Shannon Ehlers - Shannon Ehlers - Emotionally Focused Therapy, EMDR, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Shannon Ehlers - Emotionally Focused Therapy, EMDR
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (760) 284-8076
"
Please call to check fees and insurance. Our admin staff are happy to do a benefits check and can provide you a superbill for out-of-network reimbursement.
Photo of Shannon Ehlers - Shannon Ehlers - Emotionally Focused Therapy, EMDR, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Shannon Ehlers - Emotionally Focused Therapy, EMDR
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (760) 284-8076

Qualifications

    Marriage & Family Therapist Associate: Shannon Ehlers
  • Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of California / 151063 Supervised by Benoit Vincent (California / 139135) Shannon Ehlers

    • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 4 years
  • Attended University of San Francisco (BS); Alliant Internat, Business, Psychology & MFT

    • Additional Credentials

  • License: Prelicense by State of California / 151063
  • Membership with CAMFT & AAMFT
"
With advanced training in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples and EMDR for individuals, I integrate Internal Family Systems (IFS), somatic practices, mindfulness, and attachment-informed approaches to support nervous system regulation, emotional healing, and more meaningful connection.
Photo of Shannon Ehlers - Shannon Ehlers - Emotionally Focused Therapy, EMDR, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Shannon Ehlers - Emotionally Focused Therapy, EMDR
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (760) 284-8076
"
With advanced training in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples and EMDR for individuals, I integrate Internal Family Systems (IFS), somatic practices, mindfulness, and attachment-informed approaches to support nervous system regulation, emotional healing, and more meaningful connection.
Photo of Shannon Ehlers - Shannon Ehlers - Emotionally Focused Therapy, EMDR, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Shannon Ehlers - Emotionally Focused Therapy, EMDR
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (760) 284-8076

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Relationship Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Trauma and PTSD

Expertise

  • Career Counseling
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Couples Counseling
  • Couples Therapy
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Infertility
  • Infidelity
  • Life Coaching
  • Life Transitions
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Peer Relationships
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
  • Self Esteem
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Women's Issues
"
Couples therapy using Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) helps partners move out of painful cycles, repair attachment bonds, and rebuild secure connection. I also work with individuals using EMDR for anxiety and unresolved trauma. Treatment focuses on emotional patterns, nervous system regulation, and creating lasting relational change.
Photo of Shannon Ehlers - Shannon Ehlers - Emotionally Focused Therapy, EMDR, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Shannon Ehlers - Emotionally Focused Therapy, EMDR
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (760) 284-8076
"
Couples therapy using Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) helps partners move out of painful cycles, repair attachment bonds, and rebuild secure connection. I also work with individuals using EMDR for anxiety and unresolved trauma. Treatment focuses on emotional patterns, nervous system regulation, and creating lasting relational change.
Photo of Shannon Ehlers - Shannon Ehlers - Emotionally Focused Therapy, EMDR, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Shannon Ehlers - Emotionally Focused Therapy, EMDR
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (760) 284-8076

3 Endorsements

Dr. Jodi Stanley
Dr. Jodi Stanley
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Shannon is warm, insightful, and highly skilled at helping clients feel safe, understood, and supported while doing meaningful work. Shannon is a trusted colleague whose clinical judgment and professionalism I deeply respect.
Morgan Betterton
Morgan Betterton
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Shannon is a highly skilled, empathetic, and down-to-earth therapist who is excellent at supporting couples and individuals as they navigate life's complex challenges. Her compassionate, grounded approach makes her an outstanding colleague and clinician.
Jodi Schenck
Jodi Schenck
Associate Clinical Social Worker, ASW
Shannon brings clarity, depth, and attunement to her work and is especially skilled at helping clients navigate trauma and attachment dynamics. I highly recommend her!

Client Focus

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples

I also speak

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for Couples

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples

I also speak

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for Couples

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Attachment-based
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Experiential Therapy
  • Family / Marital
  • Holistic
  • Integrative
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Person-Centered
  • Relational
  • Somatic
  • Trauma Focused
"
My trauma-informed approach integrates EFT, EMDR, somatic and mindfulness approaches. Sessions are collaborative and paced, building awareness of emotions, body responses, and relational patterns to support self-empowerment, emotional security, and lasting connection.
Photo of Shannon Ehlers - Shannon Ehlers - Emotionally Focused Therapy, EMDR, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Shannon Ehlers - Emotionally Focused Therapy, EMDR
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (760) 284-8076
"
My trauma-informed approach integrates EFT, EMDR, somatic and mindfulness approaches. Sessions are collaborative and paced, building awareness of emotions, body responses, and relational patterns to support self-empowerment, emotional security, and lasting connection.
Photo of Shannon Ehlers - Shannon Ehlers - Emotionally Focused Therapy, EMDR, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Shannon Ehlers - Emotionally Focused Therapy, EMDR
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (760) 284-8076

Location

Primary Location

West of I-5

703 Palomar Airport Road

Suite 200

Carlsbad, CA 92011

(760) 284-8076

Email Us

Website

Additional Location

Encinitas, CA 92024

(760) 284-8076

Nearby Areas

Cities

Counties

Zips

"
I offer therapy sessions in person or via telehealth for couples and individuals. I am available weekdays Mon-Fri from 9am-5pm.
Photo of Shannon Ehlers - Shannon Ehlers - Emotionally Focused Therapy, EMDR, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Shannon Ehlers - Emotionally Focused Therapy, EMDR
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Call for a free consultation now - (760) 284-8076
"
I offer therapy sessions in person or via telehealth for couples and individuals. I am available weekdays Mon-Fri from 9am-5pm.
Photo of Shannon Ehlers - Shannon Ehlers - Emotionally Focused Therapy, EMDR, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Shannon Ehlers - Emotionally Focused Therapy, EMDR
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Call for a free consultation now - (760) 284-8076