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Mark Brewer, MFT
CA License# MFC46507


Phone: (760) 500 - 3325
Carlsbad, CA Location:
1207 Carlsbad Village Drive, Suite O
Carlsbad, CA 92008
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PHONE NUMBRES:
    SUICIDE HOTLINE…………………………………1-800 –SUICIDE
    DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE (San Diego)……1-888-385-4657
    CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES (San Diego)……….1-800-344-6000
    WOMENS RESOURCE CENTER (Oceanside)…. ……1-760-757-3500
    FAMILY SERVICE ASSOCIATIONS (Carlsbad)……….1-760-931-0286
    CHILDRENS OUTPATIENT PSYCHIATRY(Oceanside)…1-760-758-1480
MARRIAGE AND FAMILY
    The Seven Principals to Making a Marriage Work…………..John Gotman
    Passionate Marriage………………………………………….David Schnarch
    The Sex Starved Marriage………………………………Michelle Weiner Davis
    Sex and Love in Intimate Relationships……………….Robert and Lisa Firestone
    Love Is Never Enough………………………………………Aaron Beck
    How Can I Forgive You? The Courage………………………Janis Spring To Forgive and the Freedom Not Too
PARENTING
    Parenting the Explosive Child……………………………………….Ross Green
    How to Work With Angry and Defiant Children…………………….Dr. Post
    Parenting from the Inside Out……………………………Denial Siegel & Mary Hartzell
CAREER COUNSELING
    I’m Not Crazy, I’m Just Not You………………………Roger Pearman & Sarah Albritton
    What Color is Your Parachute 2009……………………………..…Richard Nelson Bolles
    What Type Am I?...............................................................................Renee Baron
ANXIETY & DEPRESSION
    Brain Lock, Free Yourself From OCD………………………Jeffrey Schwartz
    Wherever You Go There You Are…………………………..Jon Kabat-Zinn
    The Art of Meditation………………………………………..Joel S. Goldsmith
    Radical Acceptance……………………………………………..Tara Brack
    Learned Optimism…………………………………………….Martin Seligman
    The Power of Now………………………………………….Eckhart Tolle
    Man’s Search for Meaning…………………………………..Victor Frankle
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
    Women Who Love To Much……………………………Robin Norwood
    Codependent No More……………………………………Melody Beattie
    Facing Codependence……………………………………Pia Mellody
    It Can Happen to Anyone, Why Battered Woman Stay…Alyce LaViolette
    Joint Custody with a Jerk……………………………Julie Ross and Judy Cocoran

  1. About Therapy
    It is important to know that therapy has both benefits and risks. Therapy can be emotionally painful at times. Sometimes people feel worse before they start to feel better. This is a natural part of the healing process and often indicates that progress is being made. While there are no guarantees, participating in therapy should help you to reduce uncomfortable symptoms and increase your ability to communicate better and enjoy your relationships more. Please talk with me if you have concerns about how you are feeling to avoid any misunderstandings. My normal practice is to establish treatment goals, anticipated length of time and frequency needed to meet those goals. Sessions are generally 55-60 minutes in length.

  2. Confidentiality
    You have the right to a confidential therapeutic relationship that is protected by law. However, there are some limitations. A consent form outlining these limitations will be presented to you for your signature. In addition to the conditions mandated by law, I tend to favor a “no secrets policy” when working with couples or families unless I assess that it could inflict harm. What I am told by one member in treatment is to be discussed openly with other members in treatment, again, unless there are safety issues. When working with groups, I do not discuss individual members outside of the group session. Contact with me outside of sessions is discouraged.

  3. Minors
    If you are under the age of 18, please be aware that the law may provide your parents or legal guardians with the right to examine your treatment records. Under most circumstances, I request parents give up access to records. If they agree, I provide them only with general information about our work together unless a high risk situation arises in which I feel you are in real danger at which time I will notify parents/legal guardians and/or law enforcement or social services. Before disclosing information, I will make every effort to discuss the matter with you.

  4. Professional consultations
    I may occasionally find it helpful to consult with other professionals about our work together. I will avoid revealing your identity, however the consultant is also legally bound to keep the information we discuss confidential. I will not normally tell you about consultations unless I feel it is important to our work together.

  5. Appointments and fees
    Generally our sessions will take place at a prearranged time, date and place. We will determine this schedule together. Payment for every session is expected to be paid by the close of the session. It is helpful if you prepare your check or payment envelope before the session so that we can use all our time together addressing your concerns. Fees per session are: $140/hour for individual/couple/family/professional services Group fees are different. Please check for information on the group that interests you.

  6. Cancellation and No-show policy
    If you can not make it to your scheduled appointment or group session, I request that you provide me with at least 24-hour notice or you will be charged for the session. Payment for the missed or changed appointment is due within one week. You will not be charged if the session time can be filled by another client. Out of equal respect for your time, I will attempt to provide you 24-hour notice of cancellation or offer your next session free of charge.

  7. Insurance reimbursement
    This is a fee-for-service practice. You are responsible for all charges at the time of service. Your insurance may cover all or part of your therapy costs. I am able to provide you with a statement of fees paid that you may send to your insurance company for application to your annual deductible or for reimbursement at their discretion.

  8. Additional fees and services
    In addition to appointments, I do charge my full hourly fee for other professional services. These may include: report writing, lengthy phone consultations, meeting with other professionals you have authorized, preparation of records or treatment summaries, and other services by request. If you become involved in legal proceedings that require my participation, I will charge $300/hour due to the complexity and difficulty of such activity.

  9. Termination of service
    It is your right to stop therapy whenever you feel you need to. It is my hope that you will discuss your desire to stop therapy with me so that we have an opportunity to bring our time together to a close. I normally review your progress with you and make a referral list for your future use. I am very interested in and welcome your comments about my practice at any time, but especially as you take your leave. If you decide to stop therapy suddenly or do not feel comfortable with a closure session, I’d appreciate it if you would notify me by phone message, email, or US mail so that your disappearance does not become cause for concern.




Mark Brewer, MFT  1207 Carlsbad Village Drive, Suite O, Carlsbad, CA 92008   Phone: 760-500-3325