3088 Pio Pico Dr. Suite 203 Carlsbad CA 92008
Mon- Fri 8am - 9 pm

Expert Therapy For People Who Expect Results.

Expert Therapy For People Who Expect Results.

Expert Therapy For People Who Expect Results.

Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or disconnected from the people you love? At New Growth Counseling, our compassionate, expert therapists are here to guide you toward meaningful, lasting change.

Therapy for Adults, Couples, Teens, and Families Across San Diego County

Comprehensive therapy for all ages and relationship dynamics, helping you navigate challenges so you can thrive. Serving Oceanside, Carlsbad, Vista, Leucadia, La Costa, Encinitas, and San Diego County.

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Why Choose Us

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Compassionate & Personalized Care
Our compassionate and personalized approach to therapy ensures that each client receives tailored support to address their unique needs and challenges.
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Free Initial Consultation
We offer a complimentary initial consultation to understand your concerns and discuss how our counseling services can support your journey towards healing and growth
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Expert Guidance & Support
Our team of experienced therapists and counselors provide expert guidance and unwavering support to empower you in overcoming obstacles and achieving positive change.
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Confidential & Professional
We maintain the highest level of confidentiality and uphold professional standards to ensure a safe and trusting therapeutic environment for our clients.
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We Are Human Like You
We’ve Sat in Your Chair and understand firsthand the courage it takes to seek help—and we bring that empathy to every session.
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Down To Earth Approach
Clients of all ages and backgrounds feel safe and respected with us. We’re committed to creating a genuinely warm and welcoming environment.
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We Have A Sense of Humor
We value humility and the ability to laugh at ourselves. This openness creates an atmosphere where real growth and transformation can flourish.
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High-Quality Value Always Provided
Unlike insurance-based practices that incentivize high volume, we are fully client-funded, meaning outcomes must be strong and effective.
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Who We Serve

Couples – Strengthen Your Relationship with Expert Couples Therapy in Carlsbad

  • Strengthen communication, rebuild trust, and foster deeper intimacy.

  • Overcome infidelity or betrayals and rediscover genuine connection.

  • Develop relationship skills that targets the root issues rather than quick fixes.

Family, Teen & Child Counseling to Nurture Stronger Bonds

  • Parent-child therapy for navigating behavior concerns, bonding, and discipline.

  • Teen counseling to address stress, identity struggles, and academic pressure.

  • Child counseling for emotional well-being, self-esteem, and coping skills.

Adult Therapy for Anxiety, Trauma, and Life Transitions

  • Depression therapy, Anxiety therapy, and Trauma & PTSD therapy.

  • Heal from Grief & Loss while discovering renewed hope and resilience.

  • Find support for life transitions, stress management, and personal growth.

Court-Ordered Counseling

Client Success Stories

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Molly Sherman

Specialized in Personality disorders
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Molly is an amazing counselor and really takes the time to respond thoughtfully to your needs. I have appreciated her so much.
S. D.
Patient
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Jussi Light

Licensed MFT
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"Jussi is an incredible therapist who is keenly intuitive and honoring of his client’s process. I trust him implicitly and highly recommend him for healing and transformation of any kind."
K. M.
Patient
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Andrea Morinoue

Licensed MFT
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Andrea is a special soul. Her strength is her heart and passion to help people navigate life’s struggles. She’s the first person I turn to if I need someone to talk to about something that’s troubling me. She’s a great listener and has a way of helping me navigate an issue until I find my own answer.
M. A.
Patient
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Anne James

Associate MFT
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I highly recommend Anne. We worked together at Sharp’s Trauma program, and I appreciate how she fosters a non-judgmental sense of safety and how her approach is tailored to each individual’s unique needs. With her energy, expertise and compassionate demeanor, Anne effectively helps clients achieve greater peace, enhance their relationships and grow their sense of self.
R. J.
Patient

Our Evidence-Based Treatment Methods & Guides

How IFS Therapy Helps with Anxiety: A New Way to Understand Your Worry
How IFS Therapy Helps with Anxiety: A New Way to Understand Your Worry
If you’ve tried everything to manage your anxiety—deep breathing, logic, even medication—and it still feels like something’s missing, Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy might offer the breakthrough you’ve been hoping for. IFS doesn’t try to get rid of your anxiety. Instead, it helps you understand why it’s there, what it’s protecting, and how to build...
What Is EMDR Therapy and How Can It Help Me Heal?
What Is EMDR Therapy and How Can It Help Me Heal?
Are you feeling disconnected in your relationship, stuck in negative patterns, or overwhelmed by emotion? Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) is a proven approach that helps couples and individuals break through emotional barriers and reconnect in deeper, more meaningful ways. Backed by decades of research, EFT isn’t just another communication tool—it’s a way to heal the...
What Is Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) in Carlsbad and How Can It Help Relationships?
What Is Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) in Carlsbad and How Can It Help Relationships?
Are you feeling disconnected in your relationship, stuck in negative patterns, or overwhelmed by emotion? Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) is a proven approach that helps couples and individuals break through emotional barriers and reconnect in deeper, more meaningful ways. Backed by decades of research, EFT isn’t just another communication tool—it’s a way to heal the...
What Is Family Systems Therapy—and Could It Help Your Family Heal?
What Is Family Systems Therapy—and Could It Help Your Family Heal?
Every family develops its own unique ways of relating—habits, expectations, and emotional patterns that are often invisible until something goes wrong. When conflict becomes constant, when one member seems to carry the emotional burden, or when communication feels strained or nonexistent, it’s time to take a deeper look at the family system as a whole....
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Our Team

Our team is dedicated to providing you with the help you need with the results you desire. With a combined many decades of experience in counseling and therapy, our team aims to partner with you towards a better future.

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Jussi Light

Licensed MFT

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Bryson Greaves

Licensed MFT

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Anne James

Associate MFT

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Jussi Light

Licensed MFT

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Bryson Greaves

Licensed MFT

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Anne James

Associate MFT

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Andrea Morinoue

Associate MFT

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We Are Board, Licensed Therapists & Associates

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • General Questions
  • Insurance Questions
  • Good Faith Estimate

We provide both in-person counseling in Carlsbad and secure telehealth options for maximum convenience.

Many people have insurance plans that reimburse them for payments made to out-of-network providers – New Growth is an out-of-network provider. New Growth does not accept insurance, does not bill insurance companies, nor file claims. If you decide to see one of ur therapists, you pay the fee discussed at the beginning of therapy and seek reimbursement by filing a claim directly with your insurance company. We provide a monthly “super bill” that has the necessary information for you to complete your claim.

You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your mental health care may cost. Since we do not accept insurance, New Growth is required to provide an estimate of the expected charges for medical services, including psychotherapy services. You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency healthcare services, including psychotherapy services. You can ask your New Growth therapist for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule a service.

It is not possible for a psychotherapist to know, in advance, how many psychotherapy sessions may be necessary or appropriate for a given person, relationship issue, or diagnosis. Psychotherapy is talk-therapy and involves an ongoing conversation that involves the participation of one or more people for the sake of achieving a goal or goals. In relationship counseling (couples or parent-child), it is impossible for a therapist to know each person’s motivation to creating change—people in distress often feel uncertain about how they wish to proceed at times and their ambivalence affects the length of therapy. Since the therapist relies on people’s motivation and follow-through as necessary components to achieving treatment goals, the therapist cannot predict how long therapy will take. The same is true for individual counseling which often involves inner conflicts that pull a person in more than one direction at once. The therapist cannot make choices for an individual, and so relies on that individual’s free will to achieve an outcome—the therapist cannot predict how long that will take.

While the “No Surprises Act” requires a good faith estimate, the above discussion illustrates how difficult that is to provide. However, all of our therapists reveal their hourly fee before therapy begins. Your total cost of services will depend upon the number of psychotherapy sessions you attend, your individual circumstances, and the type and amount of services that are provided to you. This estimate is not a contract and does not obligate you to obtain any services from the provider(s), nor does it include any services rendered to you that are not identified here.

Good Faith Estimates are not intended to serve as a recommendation for treatment or a prediction that you may need to attend a specified number of psychotherapy visits. The number of visits that are appropriate in your case, and the estimated cost for those services, depends on your needs and what you agree to in consultation with your therapist. You are entitled to disagree with any recommendations made to you concerning your treatment and you may discontinue treatment at any time.

If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill. Make sure to save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate. For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, please visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises.

Can I use my insurance?

Yes, if you have a PPO plan that will reimburse you for visits to out-of-network providers.

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Start Your Journey Towards Healing

Speak with our Intake Specialist

Taking the first step into therapy can feel overwhelming. Our dedicated intake specialist will listen to your needs then connect you to the right therapist.

  • We’ll get to know you and what you’re looking for.

  • You’ll receive expert guidance on the best next step.

  • No commitment required—just a conversation to help you move forward.

Address 1
3088 Pio Pico Dr.  Suite 203,  Carlsbad, CA 92008

Address 2
7946 Ivanhoe Ave, Suite 310, La Jolla, CA 92037

 

(760) 494-4394 (fill out the nearby form to get the quickest response)

Need court-ordered assistance? Go here.

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