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Therapist in San Marcos, California Lubna Waraich, Therapist

Gender Identity: Female (She/Her)

Ages Served: 3-75+

Appointments: In-office and Online

Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only

Accepts Insurance: Yes - View accepted plans

Lubna Waraich, Therapist

Lubna Waraich, MS, LMFT

Specializes In:

ADHD
Anxiety
Attention & focus
Panic attacks
Stress management
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Lubna B. Waraich is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California who has been practicing since 2019. Lubna takes a client-centered approach, emphasizing warmth, honesty, respect, and empowerment. She proudly adopts a bio/psycho/social/spiritual perspective, seeing all the parts that make a person whole. Lubna utilizes a wide range of modalities, stemming from Attachment Theory, CBT, Solution Focus, and Strength Base Therapy. She has worked with individuals who are struggling to understand their own Neurodiversity, anxiety, ADHD, depression, life changes/transitions, and trauma. Lubna will meet you where you are and help you through your journey. Outside of work, Lubna is a Soccer and Football mom! She is family oriented and enjoys spending time with her friends, going to comedy shows, concerts, or just a nice dinner. To start her day, she participates in cardio kickboxing.

Types of Care & Ages Served

Areas of Focus

Individual Therapy

Get help addressing challenges and improve well-being with a clinician's guidance.

  • ADHD
  • Anxiety
  • Attention & focus
  • Panic attacks
  • Stress management
  • Anger issues
  • Autism: generally independent
  • Bullying or harassment
  • Career & work issues
  • Childhood behavioral issues
  • Depression/feeling down
  • Early adulthood: Independent living or relationships
  • Early adulthood: Starting college or career
  • Ethnic identity
  • Focus, concentration & memory
  • General relationship issues
  • Immigration/cultural status
  • Marital stress or divorce
  • Menopause & perimenopause
  • Other women's health concerns
  • Parenting
  • PMS & PMDD
  • Premarital counseling
  • Racial identity
  • School avoidance
  • School behavioral issues
  • Self-esteem
  • Social injustice
  • Social skills & communication

Languages

  • English

Education

  • California State University, Fullerton

FAQs

Please call us at 760-593-3779 to schedule an appointment with Lubna Waraich.

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Lubna has only been my therapist for a little under a year, but in that short time, she has helped me exponentially improve my life in ways I didn’t deem possible. I initially made an appt with Lubna because I was feeling overwhelmed with life, and wanted to see a therapist who was knowledgeable in working through things with neurodivergent brains. I was dx with ADHD in my late 20s, and felt like my old scaffolding for how to manage things had been slowly falling apart. I knew within thirty minutes of my first session with Lubna that I had finally found my “soul” therapist. She was so incredibly kind, smart, insightful, and well-informed. I had the feeling we clicked almost immediately. Within 10 short months, she has proven to be one of the most supportive, grounding, impactful, trustworthy people in my life. Going to a session with Lubna is often one of the highlights of my week, which is something I’ve never really noticed with my previous therapists. My appts feel like a chance to hang out, talk through things, & receive some really sage advice from a badass big sister figure who makes me feel seen, loved, supported, and understood. (She has a super cool wardrobe to admire, too, of course.) I’ve experienced more positive, intentional change in one year than I ever imagined was possible, and I credit my growth to Lubna’s ability to connect, discern, and empower her clients by meeting them where they are. It has been my most difficult year so far, and Lubna has remained in lock step with me the entire way. She keeps things professional, yet also also possesses the ability to think outside of the box, and isn’t afraid to let us, her clients, peek behind the curtain to see that she is, indeed, a real, living, breathing human being with patterns, preferences, and nuances, just like we are. Her authenticity allows her clients to connect with her on a deeper level, and it’s one of the most powerful aspects of a therapeutic relationship I’ve ever experienced. Lubna is consistent, loving, and open-minded, and she’s genuinely just a true gem of a human being. I often feel like she’s the role model I didn’t know I needed - warm, strong, intelligent, wise, compassionate, very funny, and sincere. I appreciate that she doesn’t sugarcoat or shy away from things when I need to hear the truth, but still manages to gently present opportunities for accountability and self-improvement without invoking feelings of shame, judgment, guilt, or disappointment. It’s one of her skills I am incredibly thankful for. TLDR; please go see Lubna if you’re on the fence and reading this. Her skills and her genuine heart are a blessing. She will support you, empower you, and fight like hell to help you uncover your inner sense of peace, truth, and happiness, and she will be standing firmly beside you the whole way, no matter how difficult the journey. 10/10, very highly recommend.
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Samantha W.

Samantha W.

Feb 07, 2026
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I don’t even know where to start! We found Lubna at the perfect time in our lives. Perfect, as in anything scary and crazy that your teenager could go through, we were going through it. My daughter was struggling in ways I couldn’t even understand. We had gone through therapy multiple times and couldn’t get past 3 sessions. The last therapist we had, left my daughter not wanting to talk to anyone at all. She was 13 at the time. Middle school sucked during Covid and returning to school and starting high school was seemingly her last straw. She wanted to quit everything and had started to in the 10th grade. This was an honors student who was failing everything and stopped going to school.  Meeting Lubna for the first time, my daughter was skeptical. She promised she’d go to one session, and it was a quiet one, but she agreed to go back another time. After each session she committed to going back one more time. Lubna had a way of communicating with her that was very non-threatening but also straight forward without all the fluff. I personally, LOVE, her approach. It may not be for everyone but if you’re someone who wants a therapist that’s going to be real with you but also validate your experience, she is the one to see! She saw some things in my daughter that nobody has ever noticed before. She recommended neuro/psych testing and it’s been such an eye opener. Her diagnosis has made things make so much more sense! Lubna is also very good about ensuring the family is involved in the process as much as possible. She gave me a book to read, the first day we met her and it couldn’t have fit better for our situation. The exercises she had us do were a bit challenging at times but definitely bridged a gap that was growing further and further apart. I cannot tell you how greatly she’s affected our lives in such a short amount of time! My daughter does not ever stop quoting Ms. L.  Lubna is no longer with the provider we used to see her at which is the only reason we stopped having sessions with her. The new place does not accept our version of Tricare and that has been such a challenge. I really wish Life Stance accepted our insurance so that my daughter has an opportunity to continue with a therapist she trusts. She refuses to go to anyone else and I don’t blame her. Finding a good therapist you connect with, is tough. I do hope they get on our provider list sooner than later so we can get back to having some major breakthroughs.  My daughter is now graduating high school early and has made a complete 180 and even wants to be a therapist. I can confidently say that Lubna played a huge role in this. I have and will continue to sing Lubna’s praises and will recommend her to anyone who feels like they haven’t found someone who “gets” them. She absolutely does and I am forever grateful to have found her! 
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Trina R.

Trina R.

Jan 03, 2025
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Lubna has truly changed our lives for the better. My son, who is high-functioning autistic, has struggled with depression and anxiety for the past eight years. During that time, we worked with several therapists but never found the right fit or meaningful progress. From our very first meeting, Lubna demonstrated an exceptional ability to assess his needs with clarity and precision. She quickly identified underlying challenges, outlined practical changes, and implemented an effective plan tailored specifically to him. Her approach is both thoughtful and results-driven, grounded in deep knowledge and experience. In just four months since beginning sessions with her in January, the transformation in my son has been remarkable. He is genuinely happier, more engaged, and better equipped to navigate daily life. The improvement has been so significant that friends and family have independently commented on the positive changes they see in him. What sets Lubna apart is her authenticity and commitment. She is compassionate, yet direct and purposeful in her communication. She utilizes resources effectively and maintains a clear focus on outcomes. While her straightforward style initially felt a bit abrasive to my son, he quickly came to understand and appreciate her approach, recognizing that it was exactly what he needed to make meaningful progress. While my son is still a work in progress, we now have a clear path forward and, more importantly, a sense of hope and confidence that was missing for many years. We trust Lubna completely and are committed to continuing this journey with her long-term. After years of challenges and uncertainty, Lubna helped us realize that we simply hadn’t been given the right tools before. We are incredibly grateful for her guidance and would highly recommend her to anyone seeking knowledgeable, dedicated, and impactful care.
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Jasmine H.

Jasmine H.

May 03, 2026
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Lubna has truly changed our lives for the better. My son, who is high-functioning autistic, has struggled with depression and anxiety for the past eight years. During that time, we worked with several therapists but never found the right fit or meaningful progress. From our very first meeting, Lubna demonstrated an exceptional ability to assess his needs with clarity and precision. She quickly identified underlying challenges, outlined practical changes, and implemented an effective plan tailored specifically to him. Her approach is both thoughtful and results-driven, grounded in deep knowledge and experience. In just four months since beginning sessions with her in January, the transformation in my son has been remarkable. He is genuinely happier, more engaged, and better equipped to navigate daily life. The improvement has been so significant that friends and family have independently commented on the positive changes they see in him. What sets Lubna apart is her authenticity and commitment. She is compassionate, yet direct and purposeful in her communication. She utilizes resources effectively and maintains a clear focus on outcomes. While her straightforward style initially felt a bit abrasive to my son, he quickly came to understand and appreciate her approach, recognizing that it was exactly what he needed to make meaningful progress. While my son is still a work in progress, we now have a clear path forward and, more importantly, a sense of hope and confidence that was missing for many years. We trust Lubna completely and are committed to continuing this journey with her long-term. After years of challenges and uncertainty, Lubna helped us realize that we simply hadn’t been given the right tools before. We are incredibly grateful for her guidance and would highly recommend her to anyone seeking knowledgeable, dedicated, and impactful care.
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Jasmine H.

Jasmine H.

May 03, 2026
Our Website Birdeye
Working with Lubna has been nothing short of life-changing for our family. In just six months, she’s helped us go from feeling overwhelmed to feeling calm, confident, and connected. Her expertise with neurodivergent kids is exceptional — she truly understands them — and her ability to translate that into practical, everyday strategies is nothing short of remarkable.  Lubna has this rare gift of being both deeply compassionate and wonderfully clear. She engages kids with warmth and humor, meets parents exactly where they are, and somehow makes even the toughest challenges feel workable. She doesn’t just tell you what to do — she shows you how to see your child in a whole new light.  Because of her, our family feels equipped with real coping tools for anxiety and ADHD — but even more than that, we feel hope. Lubna has been the steady, wise voice we didn’t know we needed, and we are endlessly grateful for her impact. 
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Dilyana T.

Dilyana T.

Oct 16, 2025
Our Website Birdeye
Working with Lubna has been nothing short of life-changing for our family. In just six months, she’s helped us go from feeling overwhelmed to feeling calm, confident, and connected. Her expertise with neurodivergent kids is exceptional — she truly understands them — and her ability to translate that into practical, everyday strategies is nothing short of remarkable. Lubna has this rare gift of being both deeply compassionate and wonderfully clear. She engages kids with warmth and humor, meets parents exactly where they are, and somehow makes even the toughest challenges feel workable. She doesn’t just tell you what to do — she shows you how to see your child in a whole new light. Because of her, our family feels equipped with real coping tools for anxiety and ADHD — but even more than that, we feel hope. Lubna has been the steady, wise voice we didn’t know we needed, and we are endlessly grateful for her impact.
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Dilyana T.

Dilyana T.

Feb 11, 2026
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