- Emotion-focused work
- Attachment themes
- CBT methods
About Shahla
Shahla Raboubi is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with 29 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, trauma and relationship concerns. She also addresses parenting challenges, self-esteem struggles, career transitions, and ADHD-related issues.
In therapy she adjusts the approach to fit each person's needs rather than using a single method for everyone. Shahla uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) among other approaches, and combines Attachment-Based, Client-Centered, cognitive behavioral techniques and existential and narrative ideas when helpful. Sessions are practical and focused on identifying patterns and feelings that get in the way of daily life.
Her background includes long experience in community mental health and private practice. She has graduate study in psychology and marriage and family therapy, and has worked across different clinical settings for many years. This breadth informs how she understands stress, trauma, and relationship patterns.
Clients can expect straightforward conversations about emotions, behavior, and relationship patterns. Shahla helps people name painful emotions, notice the responses that follow, and try new ways of relating. She also works on practical skills for coping with anger, managing mood, and handling life changes.
She offers services in English and Persian and practices in California. To start, prospective clients are asked to use the platform's matching steps and schedule a first appointment through the online process.
How her approaches translate to online work
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on identifying and naming emotions that shape how people relate. It is often used when patterns of feeling and connection repeat and cause distress. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at early patterns of relating and how they affect current relationships and emotional responses. It can help when people notice repeated reactions around closeness, separation, or loss. Client-Centered Therapy centers the client's perspective and pacing, with the therapist listening and reflecting to help the client find their own answers and priorities.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Shahla treats choosing methods as a collaborative process. She will discuss options, try approaches that fit the client's goals, and adjust methods based on what is helpful in sessions.
Confirm the available session formats before booking since the original profile does not list specific options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. They can also let people meet from a quieter location, use audio-only if that is easier, or avoid needing to be on camera for every session. Licensed professionals will work with each person to find a practical setup that fits daily life.
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Experience
29+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Persian
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship concerns, plus parenting and addiction-related issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She adapts the method to each person and often uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside attachment, client-centered, CBT and existential perspectives.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 29 years of experience in both community mental health settings and private practice.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is an LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) practicing in California.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Persian.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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