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Soraya Behbehani

Therapist
25 years of experience
  • Virtual & in-person
  • Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, LGBTQIA+, Stress management, Anger management, Panic disorders, Cultural & ethnic issues, End of life care, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues, Trauma, PTSD, Infertility
  • Individual therapy, Couples therapy, Family therapy, Child or adolescent therapy

Great to meet you!

Soraya Behbehani’s multicultural and multilingual practice has served a diverse population for the last 25 years in San Diego. Her unique and comprehensive approach combines Eastern wisdom with traditional psychotherapy, stress management, and mindfulness techniques to speed up the therapeutic process and help clients create changes on a much deeper level.

My approach to therapy

I create a safe, compassionate space where you can explore your inner world and reconnect with your natural capacity for healing. My approach is collaborative and holistic, integrating, talk therapy, mindfulness, and somatic awareness. Initially, we focus on understanding your story, your goals, and the patterns that may be preventing you from balance or fulfillment. Overtime, progress shows up as increased, self-awareness greater emotional steadiness, and positive changes in daily life, and a deeper sense of purpose and calm I especially enjoy working with people who are growth oriented. I’m curious about their inner landscape, or open to discovering the unlimited potential of the human spirit.

What you can expect from me

In your first session, you can expect a safe, supportive space where we begin to understand your concerns at your own pace. We’ll talk about what brings you in and what you hope to gain from therapy. There’s no pressure – just a gentle start toward clarity and relief.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Woman
  • My style is
    Participatory, Direct, Empowering

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    25 years of experience
  • Training
    MA (Master of Arts) at UNIVERSITY OF HUMANISTIC STUDIES
  • License type
    LMFT (Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist) (California)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Carelon Behavioral Health, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, LGBTQIA+, Stress management, Anger management, Panic disorders, Cultural & ethnic issues, End of life care, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues, Trauma, PTSD, Infertility
  • Therapy methods
    Critical Incident Stress Debrief (CISD), Trauma Focused CBT, Behavioral Couples Therapy, Seeking Safety, Solution Focused Couples Therapy, Transpersonal, Bowen Family Systems, Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Gestalt, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Schema, Art Therapy, Strategic Family Therapy, Humanistic, Somatic, Positive Psychology, Cognitive Behavioral Conjoint Therapy for PTSD, Problem-Solving Therapy (PST), Parent Management Training (PMT), Play, Behavior Management, Child-Parent Psychotherapy
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Couples therapy, Family therapy, Child or adolescent therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Seniors, Adolescents, Children
  • Languages
    English, Farsi, French, Spanish
  • Location
    5850 Oberlin Drive STE 330SD
    San Diego, CA 92121