Tara Gehler
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Escondido, CA 92025
Let's Connect (760) 960-5990

You may not feel it or believe it right now, but you truly are the expert in your own life. Are you a parent worried about your child, or stressed and overwhelmed in relationships, not feeling like yourself, juggling it all and trying to keep it together? I’m here to help. My professional experience is based on over 15 years of working with individuals and families suffering from anxiety, substance use, grief, loss, depression, and trauma. I’ve dedicated my life and career to helping people navigate strenuous life situations while showing them that there is hope and a solution for everything.
I am a therapist, but I am also a friend, a mother, a sister, a daughter and a wife. I truly understand both personally and professionally the range and magnitude of emotions people experience when feeling lost in life. I use an integrated approach that is strength-based, solution-focused, designed to meet each person’s unique situation.
Life will continue to present you with challenges. Lets arm you with the tools and skills needed to overcome anything that comes your way. Together we'll create a plan of action. I promise I’ll be right by your side throughout the journey as you learn how to balance growth with self- acceptance. We've got this!
Call or Email Tara Gehler now for a free 15 minute consultation - (760) 960-5990
Let's Connect (760) 960-5990

Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
Payment Methods
ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa
Tara Gehler
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (760) 960-5990
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 48833 Tara Gehler
- In Practice for 19 years
- Attended Alliant International University, MA MFT, Graduated 2006
- Certificate from AAMFT Approved Supervisor 242163 / 2024
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Tara Gehler
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (760) 960-5990
Specialties and Expertise
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Chronic Pain
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Geriatric and Seniors
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Mood Disorders
- Parenting
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Spirituality
- Substance Use
- Women's Issues
Tara Gehler
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (760) 960-5990
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Integrative
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Tara Gehler
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (760) 960-5990