Shahla Raboubi

Compassionate therapist blending practical strategies and relational care

LMFT California

Experience: 29 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Family, Trauma and abuse
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy
Languages: English, Persian

About Shahla

Shahla Raboubi is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) in California who brings 29 years of clinical experience to her practice. She often draws on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) as part of a flexible, person-centered approach that adapts to each client’s unique circumstances.

Background and approach

Her background spans community mental health and independent practice, and she combines evidence-informed methods with an emphasis on practical coping skills and clearer, more compassionate self-understanding.

Raboubi’s work addresses a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting and family dynamics, anger, self-esteem, career transitions, bipolar concerns, ADHD, and coping with life changes.

Additional areas of focus include attachment and abandonment issues, blended family challenges, communication and control problems, aging and geriatric matters, social anxiety and phobia, and support around disaster-related adjustment. She communicates with clients in English and Persian and holds California licensure listed as CA LMFT 46891.

Her style emphasizes collaboration and tailored care, inviting clients to take gradual steps toward change while offering experience-based strategies and compassionate listening. Prospective clients can expect a therapist who balances practical interventions with attention to relational patterns and personal meaning.

Bringing CBT and Attachment Perspectives to Online Therapy

Shahla Raboubi commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), which focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought and behavior patterns to relieve symptoms like anxiety and depression, and attachment-based therapy, which explores relational patterns and how early bonds influence current emotional responses and relationship difficulties. Client-centered therapy is also part of her toolkit, emphasizing empathy and collaborative understanding to help clients find their own solutions and build self-compassion.

Choosing the right therapeutic approach is treated as a collaborative process. She works with clients to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and together they decide which combination of methods best supports progress. The aim is to tailor interventions so they feel practical and meaningful for each person rather than applying a single method to every situation.

Online therapy offers flexible access to these approaches through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These formats allow clients to schedule sessions that fit their routines, follow up between meetings when helpful, and maintain continuity of care from different locations within California. The variety of options supports ongoing work using CBT, attachment-focused exploration, and client-centered listening in ways that accommodate modern life.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Shahla Raboubi commonly address?

She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting and family concerns, anger, self-esteem, bipolar conditions, ADHD, and coping with life changes.

How would you describe the therapeutic style and approach?

Her style is person-centered and collaborative, integrating approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, attachment-based methods, emotionally-focused and existential perspectives to match each person’s needs.

What is her professional background and experience?

She has practiced as a psychotherapist for 29 years in both community mental health and independent practice settings, bringing long-term clinical experience to her work.

What credentials and location information are associated with her practice?

She is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California, listed as CA LMFT 46891, and maintains a practice based in that state.

Which languages are available for sessions and are international clients accepted?

Sessions are offered in English and Persian, and she is not currently accepting international clients.

In what formats can sessions be scheduled?

She is available for video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and needs.

How are costs and billing handled for therapy with her?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin working together?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesDepression

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

29+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English, Persian