Shahla Raboubi , LMFT

Shahla Raboubi is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with 29 years of clinical experience. She tailors psychotherapy to each individual's needs, believing that people and their problems require different approaches rather than a single formula. Over the course of her career she has worked in both community mental health settings and private practice, providing care for a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and family challenges, parenting issues, addictions, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and difficulties with intimacy, self-esteem, and life transitions.

Her academic background includes PhD coursework in Clinical Psychology along with a Master of Psychology in applied psychology, a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy, and a Bachelor of Science in psychology. She is licensed by the State of California as an LMFT - license number 46891. In practice she draws from multiple evidence-informed approaches, selecting methods that match each client's goals and circumstances. Shahla emphasizes practical, compassionate support and attentive listening, and she works collaboratively with people to build insight, coping skills, and workable strategies for change. She encourages those who are ready to take a first step toward change to reach out and begin the process of exploring their story and options for growth.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Shahla Raboubi draws on several complementary therapeutic approaches to guide online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to distress and teaching practical strategies to shift thoughts and reactions; it is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress management. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early and current relationship patterns shape emotional responses and helps people build more secure connections and heal attachment wounds, which can be helpful for relationship, intimacy, and abandonment concerns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, acceptance, and the client's own capacity for change, creating a supportive space to explore values, identity, and life choices.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Shahla works collaboratively with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences and then adapts methods so therapy feels like a good fit rather than a one-size-fits-all plan. This collaborative stance helps shape treatment priorities and pacing over time.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility: sessions can take place by video call or phone, and shorter check-ins are possible through live chat or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to balance therapy with work, family, or caregiving responsibilities and to maintain continuity of care when schedules or life circumstances change.