Shahla Raboubi, LMFT

Shahla Raboubi is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) based in California with 29 years of clinical experience. She draws on a mix of established therapies to match each person's needs. She works in English and Persian and focuses on practical steps people can use to feel better. Her approach begins by listening to each person’s story and identifying what matters most to them. She commonly uses cognitive behavioral ideas to help change unhelpful thinking and behavior. Attachment-based and emotionally-focused approaches guide conversations about close relationships and how to rebuild trust and connection. Raboubi has worked in community mental health and private practice settings, so she is familiar with a range of life challenges. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and relationship strain. She also supports those dealing with parenting challenges, addictions, anger, self-esteem, career transitions, ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, and aging and geriatric issues. In sessions she aims for straightforward, usable strategies and clear goals. She blends narrative and existential tools when people want to explore meaning, identity, and values. Sessions often include problem-solving, skills practice, and reflection to help people manage change. If someone prefers to begin with a brief matching questionnaire and schedule a first session, the process follows the standard site steps to get connected. Fees vary with location and a subscription model is used that can be canceled at any time.

How her approaches fit into online therapy

Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to how early and current relationships shape feelings and expectations in close bonds. Online sessions can use this approach to talk through attachment patterns and practice new ways of relating. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and trying new behaviors. In online conversations CBT can translate into concrete exercises, homework, and step-by-step coping tools. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people tune into emotions and strengthen emotional connection in relationships, with sessions that guide naming feelings and shifting interaction patterns. Finding the right approach is part of the work and will be decided together. The therapist will ask about needs, goals, and what feels most useful, then adapt techniques so they make sense for each person. This collaborative process helps match methods to what the client wants to accomplish. Practical benefits of online therapy include easier scheduling and fewer barriers to fitting sessions into a busy day. Online work can make it simpler to have shorter check-ins when needed, reduce travel time, and let people continue care from different locations within the same region. Because the exact session formats for this therapist are not specified here, confirm current options before booking so you know how sessions will be conducted.