Shahla Raboubi, LMFT

California · 29 years in practice

Shahla Raboubi is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who draws on nearly three decades of clinical work.

License and registration

LMFT, California: 46891 · expires December 2026
NPI: 1356478226 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 29
Languages: English, Persian

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About Shahla

Shahla Raboubi is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who draws on nearly three decades of clinical work. She practices in California and speaks English and Persian. Her style centers on meeting people where they are and choosing approaches that suit each person's needs.

She often uses existential ideas to help people find meaning when life feels confusing or painful. She also uses attachment-based and client-centered work to help people feel heard and understood.

Background and approach

Cognitive behavioral techniques are used for clearer thinking and practical skill building. Her background includes many years in community mental health and independent practice. That mix gave her experience with a wide range of concerns, from trauma and addiction to grief and mood differences.

She says people are different and therapy should reflect those differences. Shahla holds a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy and a Master of Psychology in applied psychology, and she is licensed in California as an LMFT. She has continued learning across clinical approaches to adapt methods to each person's situation.

In sessions she focuses on listening first, then working with clients to choose tools that fit their goals. She helps with stress, anxiety, parenting strains, relationship and intimacy challenges, coping with life changes, and work or career concerns. Her approach aims to combine practical steps and deeper conversation about values and meaning.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Shahla lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Parenting issues
Depression
Addictions
Relationship issues
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Coaching
ADHD
Abandonment
Aging and geriatric issues
Attachment issues
Blended family issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Self-love
Social anxiety and phobia

Approaches Shahla names

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Online support

Approaches that guide online sessions

Existential Therapy helps people look at life questions and find personal meaning when facing loss, change, or uncertainty. This approach can help with grief, career shifts, and feeling stuck.

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns in close relationships. It helps people understand how early bonds affect intimacy, communication, and trust in adult relationships.

Client-Centered Therapy centers the session on the person's experience and priorities. The therapist listens closely and follows the client's pace while offering empathy and validation.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Shahla will discuss goals and preferences and recommend which combination of methods fits best. The plan can change as needs evolve, and decisions are made collaboratively.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can fit a lunch break or low-bandwidth situations. Live chat or messaging can work for brief check-ins, written reflection, or when typing feels easier. These options offer flexibility for different schedules and communication styles.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Shahla commonly address?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, anger, self-esteem, career concerns, bipolar challenges, parenting and family-related worries.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is collaborative and adaptive. She blends existential reflection with attachment-based and client-centered methods, and uses CBT tools for practical skill building.

How long has she been practicing?

She has 29 years of experience working in both community mental health settings and independent practice.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Persian.

Can she see clients outside the United States?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How does cost and scheduling work?

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