Gary Brainerd, PhD

PhD, Licensed Psychologist and Marriage and Family Therapist in Califo ia

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Clinical Psychologist and Relationship Therapist Expert

Gary Brainerd, PhD Quick Facts

Main Areas: Relationship Counseling, Communication, Online Help
Career Focus: Clincial Psychology, Therapist, Workshop Presenter, Speaker, Business Owner
Affiliation: American Psychological Association, Imago Relationships International, Califo ia Psycholgocal Association, American Association of Marriage and Family Counseling

GARY BRAINERD, PHD, LMFT, is a licensed Clinical Psychologist and licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Califo ia. He works primarily in private practice in Southern Califo ia, with offices in Pasadena and Encino. Dr. Brainerd is one of the few psychologists who has specialized in working with couples. Eighty to ninety percent of his practice is with couples. Dr. Brainerd received his Doctorate degree in clinical psychology from the Fuller Graduate School of Psychology in 1976. He also has a Master of Arts in clinical psychology from Pepperdine University. Dr. Brainerd is a certified Imago Relationship Therapist and workshop presenter for the Institute of Imago Relationship Therapy and is also a CEU provider in Califo ia. He frequently presents one and two-day workshops for couples and therapists, including the nationally known, “Getting the Love You Want” workshop. He is the founder and administrator of the Couple’s Workstation, a web membership area for couples and therapists who work with couples. He is also the founder of the Couple’s Garden, a “smart date night” program for couples. Dr. Brainerd is a member of the American Psychological Association, the Califo ia Psychological Association and the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists. He served with distinction on the national Board of the Association for Imago Relationship Therapists, and wrote Basic Marriage Communication Training: A Program Text as well as Instructor’s Manual. Contact information can be found on his website: www.relationship-help.com

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How We Really Choose Our Mates

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Getting Online Help for Your Relationship

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How to Work on a Relationship

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Three Brains and a Partner

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Tour the Couple's Workstation

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Benefits for Therapists

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Gary Brainerd, PhD Audio & Video Programs

The Couple's Garden Smart Date Night Webinar

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Nature's Plan For Emotional Healing

When two people fall in love, something profound is happening that goes far beyond physical attraction, desire for companionship and even similarity of values and interests. There is an activation of an unconscious agenda that began years ago, rooted in childhood hurts and unmet needs. That ...

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Three Brains And A Partner

One of the most important aspects of the human experience that couples are wise to fully understand is how brain physiology impacts intimate, committed relationships. I see this as a core piece of information that will help you make sense out of what is often both distressing and confusing to ...

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Comments from Professionals in the field:

“Gary Brainerd, Ph.D. has the unique talent which combines clinical expertise, technological savvy and down-to-earth communication. He will inspire, inform and entertain you—all while sharing the most powerful information to help and heal relationships.”

Pat Love, Ed.D., MFT, renowned author and former president of the International Association for Marriage and Family Counseling.

“Based on approximately 40 years of clinical experience in working with couples, Dr. Gary Brainerd brings great wisdom, examples from real life, humor, and clear guidance in how to deal with challenging issues in marriage. He is a very skilled workshop leader. My wife and I greatly enjoyed participating in one of his weekend events several years ago.”

Paul W. Clement, Ph.D., Former President of the Califo ia Psychological Association, Diplomate in Clinical Psychology of the American Board of Professional Psychology

Contacting Gary Brainerd, PhD

Website: www.relationship-help.com

Phone: 626-577-2628

Email: garybrainerd@relationship-help.com

How to get started

Take the Tour - See a brief flash presentation of the Couple's Workstation which also summarizes the way I work with couples: www.relationship-help.com/tour.asp The First month is FREE!

Check Out Our Workshops: Click Here to see a schedule and information about our workshops and other events for couples and therapists.

Information for Therapists: Click Here to see a brief presentation of how relationship therapists and/or relationship coaches can use and benefit from the Couple's Workstation.