- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and mood
About Somaya
Somaya Kalla is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with three years of clinical experience. She helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, trauma and navigating life changes. Sessions are offered in English and Arabic. She works with individuals to address immediate concerns and practical problems.
Her approach uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people reduce distress and improve day-to-day functioning. In sessions she listens to what matters most and helps set clear, manageable goals. She talks through patterns around attachment, abandonment, communication problems, and family of origin issues. Practical coping skills for mood symptoms, impulsivity, and isolation are often part of the work.
She also supports people facing the aftermath of domestic violence, divorce and separation, substance use issues, and community-wide trauma such as natural or human-caused disasters. When concerns link to broader mood disorders or disruptive emotional states like DMDD, she focuses on stabilizing routines and improving emotional regulation.
Somaya uses straightforward tools for problem-solving, behavior change, and building healthier interactions. Sessions include talking through recent events, trying out skills between meetings, and adjusting plans based on what helps. Her work emphasizes clear steps that people can try right away.
To begin, prospective clients follow the site flow to a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session. The subscription model used for sessions can be canceled at any time, and fees vary by location.
How evidence-based approaches are used in online sessions
Somaya works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on concrete changes. One common approach helps people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors that fuel anxiety and low mood; it teaches specific skills to test new ways of thinking and acting. Another approach emphasizes improving communication and attachment patterns by practicing clearer boundaries and more direct interaction skills, which can lessen relationship stress.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist and client assess needs, goals, and preferences together and adjust methods over time. That collaborative process helps match techniques to what actually helps the client in daily life.
The profile does not specify which session formats are offered, so confirm available options before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into a busy schedule - they can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins during work breaks, or avoid the need to be on camera for every meeting. Talk with the therapist about practical arrangements so sessions work with your routine.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Arabic
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, trauma and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include attachment, abandonment, communication problems, and mood issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and practical skills. Sessions focus on clear goals, behavior changes, and actionable coping strategies.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of experience as a clinician working with adults on mood, anxiety, trauma, and relationship concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a California LMFT, that is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist practicing in California.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Arabic.
Can I have a remote session or different formats?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Session fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start the process?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.