- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Attachment-based therapy
- Narrative and existential work
About Shahla
Shahla Raboubi is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with 29 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship strain, parenting concerns, and blended family issues. Shahla provides therapy in English and Persian and draws on a range of approaches to match each person's needs.
She uses cognitive behavioral techniques and attachment-based ideas to help people understand patterns that keep causing pain. She also incorporates elements of narrative and existential work to help clients name their stories and weigh different choices. Sessions focus on clear, practical steps as well as examining how past relationships shape present choices.
Shahla has worked in both community mental health settings and private practice. That mix of experience means she is familiar with common life stresses and longer-term emotional struggles. She describes adapting her way of working to the person rather than following a single method.
In sessions she often helps people with communication problems, coping skills for anxiety or mood shifts, and figuring out next steps during life transitions. She also supports people dealing with issues related to attachment, abandonment concerns, and intimacy-related worries.
People choosing to work with her start by completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session. Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Shahla does not accept international clients.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape expectations and behavior in current relationships. It helps people understand patterns of closeness and distance and is useful for trust, intimacy, and attachment concerns.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing behaviors that keep problems going. It is practical for anxiety, depression, coping skills, and managing strong emotions.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide whether attachment ideas, CBT, or narrative and existential elements fit best. Goals, preferences, and what feels most useful guide that choice.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They also let clients work with licensed professionals from their own region while keeping appointments around usual commitments.
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Experience
29+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Persian
Frequently asked questions
What concerns can she help with related to blended households?
She lists blended family issues among her focus areas and helps adults navigate stepfamily roles, loyalty conflicts, and merging routines.
What is her general therapeutic style?
She adapts her approach to the person and often uses CBT, attachment-based ideas, and narrative or existential techniques depending on client needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 29 years of experience working in both community mental health and private practice settings.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a California LMFT and practices in California.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Persian.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.