At Novara Counseling, we provide compassionate, personalized counseling in San Diego. We believe that finding the right therapist for you means finding someone who makes you feel understood, supported, and comfortable being yourself.
We’re excited to introduce Brynne Wicklund, APCC, NCC, an associate therapist who brings a compassion, thoughtful, and collaborative approach to her work!
Brynne works with adolescents and adults navigating anxiety, depression, overthinking, negative self-talk, and self-criticism. She understands how overwhelming it can feel when your own thoughts become your biggest source of stress and strives to help clients develop greater confidence, self-awareness, and emotional resilience.
A Supportive, Compassionate Therapist in San Diego
Whether you are someone that is constantly second-guessing yourself, struggling with perfectionism, or feeling overwhelmed by everyday responsibilities, Brynne recognizes that these experiences can take a toll on your emotional well-being.
As a therapist in San Diego, Brynne helps clients explore the thought patterns and behaviors that contribute to their stress while developing healthier ways to respond to difficult emotions.
Her approach emphasizes creating a comfortable, nonjudgmental space where clients can openly discuss their experiences and work toward meaningful personal growth.
Anxiety, Depression, and Self-Esteem Counseling
Brynne works with adolescents and adults experiencing:
Negative self-talk and self-criticism
Low self-esteem and confidence challenges
Difficulty regulating emotions
Stressful life transitions
Co-occurring substance use concerns
Brynne acknowledges that people have unique experiences. She works together with her clients to determine their problems, find pattens that might be holding them back and build skills that can improve their emotional well-being.
Brynne’s Therapeutic Approach: CBT, DBT, and Motivational Interviewing
Brynne incorporates evidence-based therapeutic approaches to help clients navigate anxiety, depression and other emotional challenges. Her work draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Motivational Interviewing, allowing her to tailor treatment to each client’s individual needs.
How Brynne Uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
As a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist in San Diego, Brynne helps clients recognize how their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors influence one another.
For individuals experiencing anxiety, CBT can effectively address persistent worry, overthinking, and unhelpful thought patterns. In depression therapy, CBT can help challenge negative beliefs, reduce avoidance, and gradually rebuild engagement in meaningful activities.
Through CBT, Brynne helps clients develop practical strategies for responding to difficult thoughts and emotions in healthier ways.
Building Emotional Regulation Skills Through DBT
Brynne also incorporates Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) techniques to help clients strengthen emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills.
These strategies can be especially valuable for individuals who experience intense emotions, feel overwhelmed by stressful situations, or struggle to manage emotional responses.
DBT skills help clients build greater awareness of their emotions while developing healthier ways to navigate everyday challenges.
Motivational Interviewing
Brynne incorporates Motivational Interviewing to help clients explore their personal goals, work through uncertainty, and strengthen their motivation for change.
This collaborative approach can be especially helpful for individuals experiencing low motivation, difficulty making changes, or co-occurring substance use concerns.
Together, these approaches allow Brynne to create a supportive and individualized therapy experience.
Is Brynne the Right Therapist for You?
Finding the right therapist is an important part of feeling comfortable and supported throughout the counseling process.
Brynne may be a good fit if you:
Find yourself constantly overthinking conversations or decisions.
Struggle with negative self-talk, perfectionism, or self-doubt.
Experience anxiety that interferes with daily responsibilities or relationships.
Feel unmotivated, disconnected, or overwhelmed by symptoms of depression.
Want to develop healthier ways to manage difficult emotions.
Are navigating a stressful life transition or struggling with confidence.
Whether you're seeking anxiety therapy, depression counseling, or support with personal growth, Brynne works collaboratively with clients to understand their experiences and identify meaningful goals for therapy.
Start Individual Therapy With Brynne at Novara Counseling
If you're looking for a compassionate anxiety or depression therapist in San Diego, Brynne Wicklund, APCC, NCC, may be a great fit.
At Novara Counseling, Brynne provides individual therapy for adolescents and adults navigating anxiety, depression, negative self-talk, self-esteem challenges, and life transitions.
We offer in-person counseling in San Diego, and online therapy throughout California, making it easier to find support that fits your needs.
Ready to take the next step? Schedule a consultation with Novara Counseling to learn more about Brynne's approach and whether she may be the right therapist for you.
