Somaya Kalla

Somaya Kalla is an LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California with three years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, and coping with life changes. She also addresses related issues such as attachment struggles, communication problems, feelings of abandonment, and questions about life purpose.

Somaya uses straightforward, evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage overwhelming feelings and make practical changes. Sessions often involve talking through recent events, identifying patterns that keep problems going, and trying small behavioral experiments between meetings. She pays attention to how family of origin issues and past trauma can shape current relationships and mood.

Clients can expect clear, direct conversation about goals and next steps. Somaya supports people working through divorce, separation, domestic violence histories, addiction concerns, and major life disruptions caused by natural or human events. She also helps people dealing with guilt, shame, impulsivity, isolation, and mood difficulties.

Work with her typically focuses on improving communication, coping strategies, and problem-solving in everyday life. Sessions are conducted in English and Arabic for those who prefer either language. International clients are not currently accepted; her practice operates within California.

To begin, she asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Fees vary by location and are billed through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How her therapeutic methods translate to online sessions

Somaya works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on identifying unhelpful patterns and building practical coping skills. One approach is behavioral work that looks at specific actions and routines to reduce anxiety and improve mood; this helps when daily habits or avoidance keep problems in place. Another common method is relational-focused work that examines communication patterns and attachment concerns, useful for people wanting clearer boundaries and better conversations in relationships.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. She will review your concerns, goals, and preferences and recommend techniques to try. The plan can change as you learn what helps most; the therapist and client make those adjustments collaboratively.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know how she is meeting with clients. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Some people prefer video for face-to-face interaction, while others find audio-only calls better for low-bandwidth situations or quick sessions. Ask about the specific session formats offered when you complete the matching questionnaire.