Mona Klausing

Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, AS

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today

4 Endorsed

co-located with Yellow Trellis Counseling, 2991 Kalmia Street, San Diego, CA 92104

Photo of Mona Klausing, Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, AS

Available for in-person & video sessions. Our society teaches us to value independence, confidence and productivity – sometimes to the detriment of our relationships and our own sense of self-worth. Almost daily we are bombarded with narrowly defined gender roles, and ‘rules’ around how we should look, act, think and feel. I enjoy collaborating with clients to reconsider the boundaries of their lives, how they create meaningful relationships, and in doing so, identify their preferred ways of engaging with the world. I have been a therapist for 15 years and in 2023 founded Avani Counseling, which serves clients all over California.

My therapy approach is client-centered, compassionate, honoring of your values and lived experiences, and focused on the changes you would like to make in your life. I draw from Narrative Therapy practices and Solution-Focused principles to support you in re-writing your personal story and overcoming the challenges that keep you feeling stuck.

Before becoming a therapist, I worked as an international marketing and PR executive for 20 years in the tech industry. This experience gave me an opportunity to witness firsthand the stress and other negative effects of ‘corporate America’ and in conforming to social norms and pressures that don’t fit our own ideas of self.

Call or Email Mona Klausing now for a free 15 minute consultation - (619) 724-4725

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Avani Counseling

co-located with Yellow Trellis Counseling

2991 Kalmia Street

San Diego, CA 92104 map

(619) 724-4725

Mailing address

5694 Mission Center Road

Suite 602-309

San Diego, CA 92108 map

We're available for video therapy throughout California and in-person sessions in San Diego, CA. Sign up at bit.ly/Avani-appt.

I specialize in Women's Issues, Life Transitions and Relationship Issues

$125 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals, couples and groups

I love working with students, clients of color, older females, and adults of all ages and genders experiencing career or life transitions.

Let's Connect (619) 724-4725

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Avani Counseling

co-located with Yellow Trellis Counseling

2991 Kalmia Street

San Diego, CA 92104 map

(619) 724-4725

Mailing address

5694 Mission Center Road

Suite 602-309

San Diego, CA 92108 map

We're available for video therapy throughout California and in-person sessions in San Diego, CA. Sign up at bit.ly/Avani-appt.

I specialize in Women's Issues, Life Transitions and Relationship Issues

$125 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals, couples and groups

I love working with students, clients of color, older females, and adults of all ages and genders experiencing career or life transitions.

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $125
Couple Sessions $200
Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

Aetna
Cigna and Evernorth
Government Employees Health Association (GEHA)
Optum
United Medical Resources (UMR)
UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
Out of Network

My staff and I accept Aetna, Cigna and United Healthcare / OPTUM insurance. If you have a different insurance plan with out of network benefits, you may be able to get partial reimbursement. Check your benefits here: mentaya.co/b/avanicounseling

Mona Klausing

Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, AS

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (619) 724-4725

Mona Klausing

Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, AS

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (619) 724-4725

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 101243 Mona Klausing @ Avani Counseling

Education and Years In Practice

In Practice for 12 years

Attended San Diego State University, Graduated 2013

Additional Credentials

Certificate from CAMFT Continuing Education Provider (CEPA) 1000145 / 2022

Certificate from AAMFT Approved Supervisor & Clinical Fellow 138999 / 2017

My staff and I each hold a Master's in Counseling from San Diego State University or University of San Diego. We are all trained in culturally-sensitive and client-centered practices and draw from post-modern counseling therapies including Narrative, Collaborative and Solution-Focused.

Mona Klausing

Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, AS

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (619) 724-4725

Mona Klausing

Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, AS

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (619) 724-4725

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Women's Issues
Life Transitions
Relationship Issues

Expertise

Acculturation
Anxiety
Asian, Black, Latinx, Native and immigrant clients
Bisexual
Career Counseling
Depression
Divorce
Family Conflict
Grief
Infidelity
Lesbian
LGBTQ+
Marital and Premarital
Men's Issues
Mood Disorders
Parenting
Peer Relationships
Racial Identity
Self Esteem
Stress

Group Therapy is one of the modalities that our practice specializes in. We offer groups to discuss life transitions, relationships, acclimating to a new city and other topics. Connecting with others going through similar struggles helps our clients build community and feel less alone as they overcome challenges in their lives.

Mona Klausing

Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, AS

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (619) 724-4725

Mona Klausing

Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, AS

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (619) 724-4725

4 Endorsements

Jenn Hourani

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT

Mona is a community builder in all that she does. She approaches her therapy work with integrity, insight, and a deep commitment to her clients. She sets an example for those around her!

NISD Counseling

Marriage & Family Therapist, AMFT, LMFT

Jamila Mahfudh

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

Melda Baysal Walsh

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, AMFT

I wholeheartedly endorse Mona Klausing as an exceptional professional in the field of mental health. Her profound expertise in viewing the complexities of life's challenges coupled with an innate ability to foster trust is a gift to this work.

Client Focus

Age

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Group

Communities

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied

Ethnicity

Asian ,

Hispanic and Latino

I also speak

Spanish

Religion

Hindu

Age

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Group

Communities

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied

Ethnicity

Asian ,

Hispanic and Latino

I also speak

Spanish

Religion

Hindu

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
Culturally Sensitive
Family Systems
Feminist
Multicultural
Narrative
Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Strength-Based

I hold post-master's certificates in Narrative Therapy & Community Work and Latin American Family Therapy, and have been practicing postmodern therapies for 10 years. I am currently getting certified for Discernment Counseling, which is targeted towards helping couples decide whether to end their marriage or stay and work on it.

Mona Klausing

Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, AS

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (619) 724-4725

Mona Klausing

Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, AS

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (619) 724-4725

Groups

Explore Men's Group

Hosted by

Mona Klausing

Share your stories, exchange perspectives and build community. Each month we'll discuss topics that matter to you, including: career & professional identity, relationships, parenthood, sex & intimacy, uncertainty & distress tolerance, social media & online use, body image, social expectations, life transitions, retirement, etc. Men’s Group - 3rd Saturday of the month, $45 per month. Limited to 8 participants. Sign up at bit.ly/Avani-appt

Expertise

Men's Issues

Age

Adults

Session Cost

$40-$50

Group Meets

Third Sat 10 A.M. - 11:30 A.M.

Location

Avani Counseling / Yellow Trellis Counseling

2991 Kalmia Street

San Diego, CA 92104

Email Mona Klausing about this group or call - (619) 724-4725

Explore Women's Group

Hosted by

Mona Klausing

Share your stories, exchange perspectives and build community. Each month we'll discuss topics that matter to you, including: career & professional identity, relationships, parenthood, sex & intimacy, uncertainty & distress tolerance, social media & online use, body image, social expectations, life transitions, retirement, etc. Women's Group - 1st Saturday of the month, $45 per month. Limited to 8 participants. Sign up at bit.ly/Avani-appt

Expertise

Women's Issues

Age

Adults

Session Cost

$40-$50

Group Meets

First Sat 10 A.M. - 11:30 A.M.

Location

Avani Counseling / Yellow Trellis Counseling

2991 Kalmia Street

San Diego, CA 92104

Email Mona Klausing about this group or call - (619) 724-4725

Location

Primary Location

Avani Counseling

co-located with Yellow Trellis Counseling

2991 Kalmia Street

San Diego, CA 92104

(619) 724-4725

Email me

My website

Additional Location

Mailing address

5694 Mission Center Road

Suite 602-309

San Diego, CA 92108

(619) 724-4725

Nearby Areas

Cities

Counties

Zips

Neighborhoods

We're available for video therapy throughout California and in-person sessions in San Diego, CA. Sign up at bit.ly/Avani-appt.

Mona Klausing

Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, AS

Call for a free consultation now - (619) 724-4725

We're available for video therapy throughout California and in-person sessions in San Diego, CA. Sign up at bit.ly/Avani-appt.

Mona Klausing

Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, AS

Call for a free consultation now - (619) 724-4725