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San Diego Therapists for Individuals, Couples & Families
Personalized therapy for anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and life transitions.
In-person therapy in San Diego | Online therapy throughout California
THERAPY SERVICES IN SAN DIEGO
Find the Right Support for You, Your Relationship, or Your Family
Finding the right therapist shouldn’t feel complicated. At Novara Counseling, we provide personalized, evidence-based therapy in San Diego for individuals, couples, and families dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, family stress, and major life transitions.
Whether you’re looking for individual therapy, couples counseling, marriage counseling or family therapy, our therapists can help you find the support that fits your needs and goals. Explore our therapy services below or schedule a free 15-minute consultation to get started.
Feel more like yourself again.
Get support for anxiety, depression, stress, self-esteem concerns, and life transitions so you can feel more grounded and confident. Explore Individual Therapy
Feel closer and communicate better.
Work through conflict, trust issues, disconnection, and recurring patterns so you can build a stronger relationship together. Explore Couples Therapy
Create a calmer, more connected home. Get help with family conflict, parenting stress, communication challenges, and life transitions so your family can grow stronger together. Explore Family Therapy
Not Sure Which Type of Therapy Is Right for You?
You don’t have to figure it out on your own. Schedule a free 15-minute consultation and we’ll help you determine which therapist and service may be the best fit.
Meet Our San Diego Therapy Team
Finding the right therapist matters. Our San Diego therapy team provides personalized support for individuals, couples, teens, and families, with care tailored to your goals and needs.
Farnaz Safaei, LMFT
Clinical Director
Sydney Walla, APCC
Associate Therapist
Carmelina Infantino
Intake Coordinator
Why Choose Novara Counseling?
Therapy that Feels Personal
At Novara Counseling, our San Diego therapists provide individualized, evidence-based therapy designed around your goals, experiences, and relationships.
We use approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness-based, and the Gottman Method to help individuals and couples better understand unhealthy patterns, improve communication, and create meaningful change.
Whether you're looking for individual therapy, couples therapy, or support for your family, we'll help you find the best therapist and approach that best fits your needs.
OUR SPECIALTIES
Couples Therapy Intensive
Make meaningful progress in your relationship in one focused weekend.
Our personalized couples therapy intensive in San Diego uses the Gottman Method to help partners identify unhealthy patterns, improve communication, rebuild trust, and strengthen emotional connection.
For couples who want more focused support than traditional weekly sessions, an intensive provides dedicated time to work through important relationship concerns without waiting a week between conversations.
Meet the Founder
I'm Farnaz Safaei, a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in San Diego, specializing in couples therapy using the Gottman Method, as well as therapy for individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, and life transitions challenges.
I work with you to gain a deeper understanding of the patterns affecting your relationships, enhance your communication skills, and develop strategies for being more empowered and in touch with yourself and others.
Therapy with me is customized to your personal needs, allowing you to develop practical tools to help you feel more grounded and in control of your daily life. I provide therapy in both English and Farsi, offering a supportive and culturally sensitive environment where you feel safe and heard.
Voted Best Mental Health Service in 2025
Thank you to our clients and community for your trust!
Contact Us
Taking the first step can feel overwhelming — we are here to make it simple.
Schedule a free 15-minute consultation to see if we’re a good fit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Novara Counseling is an out-of-network provider. We do not bill insurance directly; however, we can provide a superbill (an electronic invoice from us) and you can submit the superbill to your insurance for potential out-of-network reimbursement. We encourage you to fill out your insurance information on our insurance page to check your benefits! Learn More About Insurance
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In our brief phone consultation, it’s just a chance to answer any questions you have regarding our services and see if we’re a good fit. You should expect questions such as:
What is bringing you in?
Have you done therapy before?
Do you have any questions about Novara Counseling, our approaches, session fee, etc…?
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Yes, we offer both in-person and virtual sessions for individual and couples therapy!
At Novara Counseling, we understand that everyone’s needs and schedules are different, so we offer flexible options to ensure therapy remains accessible to you.