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Shahla Raboubi, LMFT

Experienced California LMFT specializing in families and trauma
  • 29 years experience
  • Speaks English Persian
  • Family and trauma focus

About Shahla Raboubi

Shahla Raboubi is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California with 29 years of clinical experience. She draws on long experience in both community mental health settings and private practice to tailor psychotherapy to each person she sees, recognizing that no two clients or concerns are identical. Her work emphasizes practical tools and compassionate listening to address a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, family and relationship difficulties, parenting challenges, addiction, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and issues around intimacy, self-esteem, anger, and life transitions.

Raboubi integrates evidence-informed methods to meet each client where they are, using approaches such as cognitive behavioral strategies, attachment-focused and emotion-oriented work, and client-centered techniques to support healing and growth. She also offers coaching-style support for career and life changes and pays attention to specific themes like abandonment, blended-family dynamics, communication and control issues, and social anxiety.

Her educational background includes advanced 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 bachelor of science in psychology. She is licensed by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences as an LMFT - license number 46891, current through 12/31/2026, and provides therapy in English and Persian.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesDepression

Also Specializes In

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 Approach

Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Shahla Raboubi have?

Shahla Raboubi has 29 years of experience as a psychotherapist, working in both community mental health settings and private practice.

Is Shahla Raboubi a licensed therapist?

Yes. She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Her license is issued by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences - CA LMFT 46891, current through 12/31/2026. LMFT indicates specialist training in relational and family systems therapy.

In which languages does Shahla Raboubi provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English and Persian.

Where is Shahla Raboubi located?

She is located in California.

How can I work with Shahla Raboubi as my therapist?

Clients can work with Shahla Raboubi through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, depending on availability.

Does Shahla Raboubi work with international clients?

Shahla Raboubi does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Shahla Raboubi cost?

Costs can vary depending on factors such as location and availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time for any reason. For current pricing and details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with a therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Shahla Raboubi commonly integrates cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), attachment-based work, and client-centered techniques in her practice. CBT helps identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress and to build practical coping skills. Attachment-based therapy explores early relational patterns and current relationship dynamics to improve emotional bonds, address abandonment concerns, and strengthen family connections. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathic listening and collaboration, giving clients space to lead the conversation while the therapist supports growth and self-awareness.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process; Shahla works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and personal preferences. That collaborative stance helps tailor sessions to address issues like trauma, parenting challenges, relationship conflicts, or life transitions.

Online therapy with Shahla includes video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care during busy periods, manage regular appointments from home, and access licensed professionals without extensive travel.

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