Shahla Raboubi , LMFT

Shahla Raboubi is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with 29 years of experience in both community mental health settings and private practice. She adapts her therapeutic approach to the individual, drawing on cognitive behavioral techniques, trauma-focused methods, solution-focused strategies, and narrative-existential perspectives to meet each person's unique needs.

Her clinical training includes study toward a PhD in Clinical Psychology, a Master of Psychology in Applied Psychology, a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy, and a B.S. in Psychology. As an LMFT she is credentialed to work with individuals, couples, and families; her California license is LMFT 46891 and is listed with the State Board of Behavioral Sciences through 12/31/2026.

Raboubi's work covers a broad range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, family and parenting challenges, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, anger and self-esteem struggles, bipolar disorder and ADHD, career transitions, and coping with life changes. She also focuses on abandonment and attachment issues, blended family dynamics, communication and control problems, social anxiety, and cultivating self-love. Raboubi emphasizes that meaningful change asks for courage and commitment, and she supports clients with practical strategies and attentive listening to help them move forward.

Therapeutic approaches adapted for online care

Shahla Raboubi commonly integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy into her work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and uses practical exercises to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. Attachment-Based Therapy explores early relationship patterns and how they influence current bonds and coping, which can be useful for intimacy, abandonment issues, and family dynamics. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on accessing and processing core emotions to improve connection and communication, often benefiting couples and those addressing relationship wounds.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Raboubi works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies as progress unfolds. This collaborative stance helps ensure treatment feels relevant and effective for the individual.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging allow people to fit therapy into busy lives and continue care through transitions. Licensed professionals can use these formats to deliver the same core therapeutic work, while making scheduling and access easier for people in different situations.