Therapy Near Me in San Diego

How to Find the Right Therapy in San Diego

If you are searching for therapy near me in San Diego, you may be looking for a therapist who is easy to access, understands what you are going through, and feels like the right fit.

At Novara Counseling, we provide in-person therapy in San Diego for individuals, couples, families, and teens. We also offer online therapy throughout California.

Our therapists support clients dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, relationship concerns, family conflict, low self-esteem, difficult life experiences, and major life transitions.

You do not need to know exactly what type of therapy you need before reaching out. We offer a free 15-minute consultation to learn more about what brings you in, answer your questions, and help you find the therapist who may be the best fit.

Schedule Free Consultation

In-Person Therapy in Sorrento Valley, San Diego

Novara Counseling is located in Sorrento Valley, San Diego, with convenient access from the I-5 and I-805.

Our office serves clients from across San Diego, including:

Sorrento Valley
UTC
University City
Mira Mesa
La Jolla
Carmel Valley
Del Mar
Torrey Pines
Clairemont
Scripps Ranch
Rancho Peñasquitos
Rancho Bernardo
Poway

If coming into the office is not convenient, we also offer online therapy throughout California.

Whether you meet with us in person or online, your therapy is based on your concerns, goals, and individual needs.

How Do I Find the Right Therapist Near Me?

Finding the right therapist is about more than choosing the closest office. It is also important to feel comfortable, understood, and supported.

When looking for a therapist, consider:

Whether they work with the concerns you are experiencing
Their therapy approach and communication style
Whether you prefer in-person or online sessions
Their availability
Whether you feel comfortable speaking openly
Your goals for therapy
Whether their personality feels like a good fit

At Novara Counseling, our free consultation gives you a chance to ask questions, learn about our therapists, and decide where you may feel most comfortable starting.

You do not need to have everything figured out before reaching out.

Therapy Services in San Diego

Novara Counseling provides therapy for individuals, couples, families, and teens.

Individual Therapy

Individual therapy in San Diego gives you a private space to talk about your thoughts, emotions, relationships, and patterns.

People may seek individual therapy for:

Anxiety and excessive worry
Depression or low mood
Stress and burnout
Low self-esteem
Perfectionism and self-criticism
Difficult past experiences
Grief and loss
Relationship concerns
Career or academic stress
Major life transitions

Therapy can help you understand what you are feeling, notice patterns that may be keeping you stuck, and build healthier ways to cope.

Couples Therapy

Couples therapy in San Diego can help partners improve communication, work through conflict, rebuild trust, and feel more connected.

Couples may seek therapy because they are:

Having the same arguments repeatedly
Feeling emotionally disconnected
Struggling to communicate
Rebuilding trust
Navigating infidelity
Experiencing changes in intimacy
Facing a major life transition
Unsure about the future of the relationship

If you are looking for relationship support, you can also learn more about our couples therapists in San Diego.

Marriage Counseling

Marriage counseling in San Diego can support couples dealing with conflict, emotional distance, trust concerns, intimacy changes, or communication problems.

Therapy can help partners understand recurring patterns and practice healthier ways of communicating and reconnecting.

Family Therapy

Family therapy in San Diego can help family members improve communication, reduce conflict, and build healthier boundaries.

Families may seek therapy for:

Parent-child conflict
Communication problems
Parenting disagreements
Major family transitions
Blended-family concerns
Stress in the household
Difficulty setting boundaries

Teen Therapy

We provide therapy for teens and adolescents dealing with:

Anxiety
Low mood
School stress
Social pressure
Low self-confidence
Family conflict
Friendship difficulties
Major life changes

Therapy gives teens a private space to understand their emotions, relationships, and experiences while building healthier ways to manage stress.

Anxiety Therapy

If worry, overthinking, panic, fear, or stress are affecting your daily life, anxiety therapy in San Diego may help.

Therapy can help you notice anxious patterns, understand your emotional responses, and build healthier ways to manage stress and uncertainty.

Depression Therapy

Depression therapy may be helpful if you are experiencing sadness, low motivation, emotional numbness, loss of interest, or feeling disconnected from yourself or others.

Your therapist can help you understand what you are experiencing and work toward changes that support your emotional well-being.

What Can Therapy Help With?

People start therapy for many different reasons. You do not need to be in crisis to benefit from counseling.

Our San Diego therapists work with concerns such as:

Anxiety and excessive worry
Depression and low mood
Stress and emotional overwhelm
Burnout
Low self-esteem
Perfectionism
Difficult past experiences
Grief and loss
Relationship conflict
Marriage concerns
Infidelity and trust issues
Family conflict
Parenting concerns
Academic stress
Career stress
Major life transitions
Emotional disconnection
Difficulty setting boundaries

If your relationship concerns involve betrayal or infidelity, you can also learn more about our Affair Recovery Therapy.

Meet Our San Diego Therapists

Finding a therapist who feels like the right fit can make it easier to feel comfortable and open during therapy.

Farnaz Safaei, LMFT

Farnaz works with individuals and couples dealing with relationship concerns, anxiety, emotional challenges, difficult life experiences, and major transitions.

She also offers therapy in English and Farsi.

Learn More About Farnaz

Sydney Walla, APCC

Sydney works with individuals and couples experiencing anxiety, relationship stress, emotional patterns, difficult past experiences, self-esteem concerns, and life transitions.

Her work may include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Internal Family Systems, mindfulness, and Gottman-informed couples therapy.

Meet Sydney

Therapy in English and Farsi

Novara Counseling offers therapy in both English and Farsi.

For clients looking for a Farsi-speaking therapist in San Diego, speaking in your preferred language may make it easier to discuss relationships, family dynamics, cultural expectations, grief, identity, and other personal experiences.

Learn More About Farnaz Safaei, LMFT

What to Expect When Starting Therapy

Starting therapy can feel unfamiliar, especially if you have never worked with a therapist before.

At Novara Counseling, the first step is a free 15-minute consultation.

During the consultation, we can learn more about:

What brings you to therapy
What you would like support with
Whether you prefer in-person or online sessions
Your scheduling needs
Which therapist may be the best fit

If you decide to move forward, your first therapy session gives you more time to discuss your concerns, background, goals, and what you would like to work toward.

You do not need to prepare the perfect explanation before reaching out.

In-Person or Online Therapy

Some clients prefer meeting with a therapist face-to-face. Others prefer the flexibility of virtual sessions.

In-Person Therapy

In-person appointments are available at our Sorrento Valley office in San Diego.

Online Therapy

Virtual appointments are available for clients throughout California.

The option that works best for you may depend on your schedule, location, comfort level, and personal preference.

Why Choose Novara Counseling?

Choosing a therapist is personal. At Novara Counseling, we want the process of getting started to feel clear and comfortable.

Clients choose our practice for:

In-person therapy in Sorrento Valley
Online therapy throughout California
Individual, couples, family, and teen counseling
Support for anxiety, depression, relationships, and life transitions
English and Farsi-speaking therapy
A free 15-minute consultation
Personalized care based on your needs and goals

Our goal is to help you connect with a therapist who feels like the right fit. You do not need to know exactly what type of therapy you need before your first conversation.