Novara Counseling
www.novaracounseling.com
Novara Counseling is a private therapy practice in San Diego, California, offering compassionate, evidence-based therapy for individuals, couples, teens, and families. Our team helps clients navigate anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, communication difficulties, infidelity, life transitions, self-esteem, stress, family conflict, and emotional disconnection.
Founded and led by Farnaz Safaei, LMFT, Novara Counseling provides a warm, collaborative, and nonjudgmental space where clients can better understand themselves, strengthen relationships, and create meaningful change. Our clinicians use approaches including the Gottman Method, CBT, DBT, psychodynamic and attachment-based therapy, IFS, ACT, mindfulness, and trauma-informed care, depending on each client’s needs.
We offer in-person therapy at our Sorrento Valley office in San Diego as well as secure telehealth throughout California. Farnaz also provides telehealth services in Florida. We are an out-of-network practice and can provide superbills for clients seeking possible reimbursement through PPO insurance benefits. Free 15-minute consultations are available to help new clients find the right therapist and service.
Founded and led by Farnaz Safaei, LMFT, Novara Counseling provides a warm, collaborative, and nonjudgmental space where clients can better understand themselves, strengthen relationships, and create meaningful change. Our clinicians use approaches including the Gottman Method, CBT, DBT, psychodynamic and attachment-based therapy, IFS, ACT, mindfulness, and trauma-informed care, depending on each client’s needs.
We offer in-person therapy at our Sorrento Valley office in San Diego as well as secure telehealth throughout California. Farnaz also provides telehealth services in Florida. We are an out-of-network practice and can provide superbills for clients seeking possible reimbursement through PPO insurance benefits. Free 15-minute consultations are available to help new clients find the right therapist and service.
Couples Therapy & Relationship Counseling
Novara Counseling offers couples therapy for partners experiencing communication problems, recurring conflict, emotional disconnection, trust issues, infidelity, intimacy concerns, and major relationship transitions. Our therapists help couples better understand unhealthy patterns, communicate more effectively, rebuild trust, and strengthen their emotional connection. Farnaz Safaei, LMFT specializes in couples therapy and uses Gottman Method techniques, including specialized training in affair recovery and infidelity.
Individual Therapy for Anxiety, Depression & Life Transitions
We provide individual therapy for adults, young adults, and teens experiencing anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, stress, emotional disconnection, relationship concerns, and major life changes. Treatment is personalized to each client and may incorporate CBT, DBT, psychodynamic therapy, attachment-based approaches, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness, and trauma-informed care.
In-Person & Online Therapy in California
Novara Counseling offers in-person therapy from our San Diego office in Sorrento Valley as well as secure online therapy throughout California. Our San Diego location is convenient for clients in Sorrento Valley, Mira Mesa, Carmel Valley, Del Mar, La Jolla, University City, and surrounding communities. Farnaz Safaei, LMFT is also registered to provide telehealth services to clients located in Florida.
Fees, Insurance & Free Consultation
Novara Counseling is an out-of-network private practice. We do not bill insurance directly, but we can provide a superbill that clients may submit to their insurance provider for possible out-of-network reimbursement. Many PPO plans include out-of-network mental health benefits. We also offer a free 15-minute consultation to learn about what you are looking for, answer questions, and help match you with the therapist who best fits your needs.
Opening times
Monday: 9am-6pm
Tuesday: 9am-7pm
Wednesday: 9am-7pm
Thursday: 9am-7pm
Friday: 9am-6pm
Tuesday: 9am-7pm
Wednesday: 9am-7pm
Thursday: 9am-7pm
Friday: 9am-6pm
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