Helping You Thrive - In Life and in Relationships
Providing therapy for individuals, couples, and families in San Diego - Supporting personal growth, stronger relationships, and emotional well-being
Therapy Services
Offering individual therapy in San Diego for adults and adolescents seeking support with depression, anxiety, stress, life transitions, and personal growth. Together, we create a safe space for healing, self-discovery, and emotional wellness. Learn More
Offering couples therapy in San Diego to help partners strengthen their communication, rebuild trust, and navigate challenges together. Whether you are facing conflict, disconnection, or major life transitions, with couples therapy we provide a supportive space to reconnect and grow as a team. Learn More
Providing family therapy in San Diego to support healthier communication, stronger bonds, and emotional balance at home. Whether you are navigating conflict, parenting challenges, or life changes, family therapy creates space for understanding and connection. Learn More
Now offering Intensive Couples Retreat
Deepen your connection in just one weekend! This private, customized couples therapy intensive is designed to help you and your partner work through challenges, strengthen communication, and rebuild trust. Ideal for couples seeking focused support without the long wait between weekly sessions. Learn More
About Novara
Novara Counseling was founded to help individuals, couples, and families build healthier relationships, strengthen emotional resilience, and live more fulfilling lives.
Based in San Diego and offering online therapy throughout California, Novara is led by Farnaz Safaei, LMFT, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who specializes in working with couples using the Gottman method. She also supports individuals navigating anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, life transitions, and self-esteem concerns.
At Novara, we provide a warm, collaborative space where you can safely explore challenges like anxiety, depression, emotional overwhelm, and the complexities of relationships and life changes. We offer in-person sessions in San Diego and online therapy sessions throughout California, making support accessible wherever you are.
Farnaz offers therapy in both English and Farsi to make support more accessible and affirming for a diverse community.
Our Approach
We believe therapy works best when you feel safe, understood, and truly supported. Our approach blends warmth, collaboration, and culturally sensitivity with evidence-based methods like Gottman, CBT, DBT, and Psychodynamic Therapy to support healing, personal growth, and stronger relationship.
Whether you’re coming to therapy as an individual, a couple, or a family, we meet you where you are with compassion, curiosity, and care.
Contact Us
If you’re ready to take the next step toward healing and growth, we’d love to hear from you! We offer free 15-minute consultation to answer your questions and see if we are a good fit.
In-person sessions are available in San Diego, CA and we offer virtual therapy sessions throughout California.
Schedule your free consultation by filling out this form or simply call or text (858)423-0847.