Inner Compass Psychotherapy
Therapist, Group Practice | Clinical Director: Nora Katz, LCSW
In-Person in San Diego, CA 92108
Online in California
Inner Compass Psychotherapy is a group practice of therapists in San Diego, led by our founder and clinical director, Nora Katz, LCSW. When you reach out, we listen first and then match you with the clinician on our team who fits what you need.
Many people who find us look fine from the outside. They are capable, busy, and good at taking care of everyone else, yet something underneath feels off: anxiety that will not settle, a low mood that lingers, a relationship stuck in the same argument, or a life change that has shaken the ground. We take the time to understand what is actually going on, not just the symptoms. Therapy here is collaborative and unhurried, and it should feel personal from the very first call.
Our team: Nora Katz, LCSW 112300, founder and clinical director; Karina Rivera, Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC 14780); Alyssa Zarske, Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT 158291); and Nikki Adhami, Associate Clinical Social Worker (ASW 123351). Our associates are supervised by Nora Katz, LCSW 112300. Each of us has our own TherapyTribe profile if you would like to read more.
Client Focus
Session Format: Couple, Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult, Teen, Young Adult
Languages: English, Spanish, Farsi
Treatment Approach
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) One of the most widely used approaches, CBT helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with healthier patterns. It is effective for anxiety, depression, and many other concerns.
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) Focuses on strengthening emotional bonds in couples or families. It helps people identify negative cycles and create more secure connections.
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) A structured therapy that uses guided eye movements to help process traumatic memories. It is widely recognized for treating PTSD and trauma-related conditions.
- Internal Family Systems (IFS) Helps clients heal by working with different ‘parts’ of themselves, like inner critics or wounded children. It fosters harmony within the self.
- Psychodynamic Therapy Explores unconscious thoughts and patterns that influence current behavior. It builds insight into how the past impacts the present.
- Relational Psychotherapy Emphasizes the healing power of the therapist-client relationship. It uses trust and safety as a foundation for change.
- Somatic Therapy Helps clients notice how emotions are stored in the body. It uses breath, movement, and awareness for healing trauma and stress.
Approach Description: We lead with depth. Psychodynamic and relational therapy, attachment-based work, and IFS (Internal Family Systems) help us look at the patterns underneath what hurts, not only the surface. When it helps, our clinicians bring in body-based work, EMDR (EMDRIA-approved basic training), Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples, and structured tools such as CBT and TF-CBT. You will always know why we are doing what we are doing.
Fees & Insurance
Fees
- Average Session Fee $175 to $275 per session
- Affordable sliding scale therapy: apply if you may be eligible.
- A limited number of sliding scale spots are available. Ask during your free 15-minute phone consultation.
- Accepts Insurance
- United/Optum, Cigna, and Aetna (varies by clinician). Superbills provided for out-of-network reimbursement.
Education & Credentials
Inner Compass Psychotherapy Group Practice | Clinical Director: Nora Katz, LCSW
- Female
- License # LCSW 112300 (Nora Katz, practice owner)
- Licensed in California
- Practicing Since 2020
Inner Compass Psychotherapy Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available In-Person in San Diego, CA 92108
- Available Online for residents of California
- Online Therapy Details: Secure video sessions for anyone located in California
Inner Compass Psychotherapy is a group practice in San Diego, founded and led by Nora Katz, LCSW. Our clinicians work with adults, couples, and adolescents (12 and up) in person at our San Diego office and by secure video anywhere in California.
People come to us for anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, strain between partners, and big life changes. Many are doing well on paper and still feel disconnected from their own lives. Sessions are 50 minutes.
We accept several plans, including United/Optum, Cigna, and Aetna (coverage varies by clinician), and provide superbills for out-of-network reimbursement. Fees range from $175 to $275 per session depending on the clinician, with a limited number of sliding scale spots.
The first step is a free 15-minute phone consultation. We will listen to what is going on, answer your questions, and match you with the clinician who fits best. Book it through our website.
Meet our therapists
Nora Katz, LCSW 112300, founder and clinical director. In person in San Diego and online across California.
https://www.therapytribe.com/listing/nora-katz-licensed-clinical-social-worker-san-diego-california-united-states-92108/
Karina Rivera, Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC 14780), supervised by Nora Katz, LCSW 112300. In person in San Diego and online across California, in English and Spanish.
https://www.therapytribe.com/listing/karina-rivera-pre-licensed-professional-san-diego-california-united-states-92108/
Alyssa Zarske, Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT 158291), supervised by Nora Katz, LCSW 112300. Online across California.
https://www.therapytribe.com/listing/alyssa-zarske-pre-licensed-professional-san-diego-california-united-states/
Nikki Adhami, Associate Clinical Social Worker (ASW 123351), supervised by Nora Katz, LCSW 112300. Online across California, in English and Farsi.
https://www.therapytribe.com/listing/nikki-adhami-pre-licensed-professional-san-diego-california-united-states/