Feel Like Yourself Again.
Individual Therapy in San Diego, CA.
Personalized therapy for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. In person or online.
Farnaz Safaei, LMFT
Clinical Director
✓ Anxiety and stress management
✓ Depression and mood support
✓ Life transitions and change
✓ Burnout recovery
✓ Self-esteem and personal growth
WHO IS THIS FOR?
Most people wait longer than they should before reaching out for help. If any of this sounds familiar, that's not a sign something is deeply wrong with you, it's a sign you've been carrying too much on your own. At Novara Counseling in San Diego, we help adults understand what's going on beneath the surface and build real, practical tools to feel better. You don't need to have it all figured out before you call.
You don't have to keep pushing through alone.
✓ Anxiety that won't shut off
✓ Feeling stuck or unmotivated
✓ Struggling through a big life change
✓ Low mood that's hard to explain
HOW IT WORKS
Step 1
Book a free call Schedule a free 15-minute phone consultation. No commitment, no pressure, just a chance to ask questions and see if we're a good fit.
Step 2
Based on your goals and what you share in the consultation, we will recommend the right therapist for you, so your first session feels like a natural fit, not a cold start.
Step 3
Meet in person at our Sorrento Valley/San Diego office or online from anywhere in California. Sessions are flexible and built around your life.
MEET YOUR THERAPISTS
Farnaz Safaei, LMFT
Clinical Director
Farnaz is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in San Diego specializing in helping adults work through anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and major life transitions. Her approach combines psychodynamic and attachment-based work with practical CBT and DBT techniques, so clients gain insight into deeper patterns while also building real, day-to-day tools. Sessions are available in English and Farsi.
✓ Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist — LMFT #140876
✓ M.A. Clinical Counseling, Point Loma Nazarene University
✓ B.A. Psychology, UC San Diego
✓ Gottman Method Level 1 and Level 2 Certified
✓ Trauma-Informed Care Training
✓ Sessions in English and Farsi
Sydney Walla, APCC
Associate Therapist
Sydney is an Associate Professional Clinical Counselor in San Diego specializing in teens and young adults navigating anxiety, self-doubt, burnout, and emotional overwhelm. Drawing from Internal Family Systems, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and mindfulness-based practices, she helps clients build self-awareness, healthier patterns, and a clearer sense of direction.
✓ Associate Professional Clinical Counselor — APCC #14869
✓ M.A. Clinical Counseling, Point Loma Nazarene University
✓ B.A. Psychology, Azusa Pacific University
✓ Internal Family Systems Trauma Treatment Program
✓ Intensive ACT Training
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!
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.
WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
Taking the first step is the hardest part. We make it easy.
info@novaracounseling.com
(858)423-0847
5465 Morehouse Dr. Suite 100
San Diego, CA 92121