About

Coastline Counseling Group was established in Carlsbad, California during the COVID-19 pandemic. Amidst the turmoil and significant rise in anxiety, depression, and relationship conflict, our priority was to provide quality psychotherapy to those in need. With long waitlists, unanswered calls and therapists only providing online care, we at Coastline Counseling Group wanted to be sure that anyone who wanted help would find high-quality care with us. Making the phone call for help can be hard, finding quality therapy should not.

Rebecca D. Dennison, M.A. LMFT#33064, owner at Coastline Counseling Group, specializes in the treatment of individuals ages 12- adult, suffering from anxiety and depression and/or relational conflict. She has been trained in Hypnotherapy and Emotion Focused Therapy, as well as being a Gottman, Level 2, trained therapist. She has been a licensed Psychotherapist since 1995.

Personally, Rebecca was born and raised in Ventura, California. She attended Cal Poly State University, San Luis Obispo earning a B.S. degree in Child and Family Development with an emphasis in Family Studies, and then Attended Azusa Pacific University where she earned her M.A. degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. She has been married for 33 years and has 3 sons, ages 29, 27, and 22. She has both the professional training, as well as the personal experience that gives her both knowledge and wisdom in navigating through the storms of life.

Lisa Gilbert, M.A., M.S., AMFT#145073, received her B.A. from the University of San Diego in Diversified Liberal Arts, with an emphasis in Education. After teaching for several years, Lisa went back to graduate school at United States International University where earned her M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy. She also holds an M.S. in Educational Leadership from Pepperdine University.

Lisa specializes in the treatment of depression, anxiety, and other mood disorders. She is trained in the treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder using Exposure Response Prevention (ERP). As a marriage and Family Associate Therapist, Lisa works with children, adolescents, individuals, couples, and families in various phases of life. Her background in education as both a teacher and a principal, has prepared her to work with school-aged children and adolescents facing academic and social challenges. Trained in Parent Effectiveness, Lisa works with parents in navigating the terrain of parenting children of all ages and stages.

Being an accepting and empathetic presence for her clients is at the core of Lisa’s practice. She enjoys building supportive therapeutic relationships to help clients heal and grow. Lisa is married and has two children in their twenties. She lives in Oceanside, CA, with her husband and two cats.