- Client-centered listening
- Practical tools
- Relationship focus
About Shahla
Shahla Raboubi is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) practicing in California. She brings 29 years of clinical experience to sessions and centers her work on the person in front of her. Her style is adaptable and grounded in listening first, then working together to set realistic goals.
She uses Client-Centered Therapy as a core way of relating to people, offering a respectful, nonjudgmental space where clients set the pace. Shahla also draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try small, practical changes. Emotionally focused and attachment-based ideas guide her in addressing relationship and intimacy concerns.
Clients who come for help include people managing anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, addictions, and life transitions. She also supports those dealing with parenting stress, blended family challenges, career questions, and concerns about self-esteem. Shahla has worked in community mental health and private practice settings, which gives her experience with a broad range of situations.
Her education includes graduate study in clinical psychology, a master’s in marriage and family therapy, and a background in applied psychology. Shahla speaks English and Persian and practices in California.
She encourages a steady, collaborative process focused on small steps and honest conversation. If someone wants to explore therapy, she asks them to start with a short matching questionnaire and schedule a time that fits their needs.
Client-centered and evidence-informed approaches for online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and following the person's lead. The therapist offers empathetic attention and helps clients name their concerns so they can set goals at their own pace. This approach can help when someone feels stuck or needs a safe space to sort out feelings.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses straight-forward strategies to test unhelpful thoughts and try small behavior changes, which can help with anxiety, depression, and coping after traumatic events. Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to how early and current relationship patterns affect closeness and trust, which is useful for intimacy and relationship concerns.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to identify which methods fit best based on goals, history, and personal preference. That plan can shift over time as needs change.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, allow short check-ins when needed, and suit quieter surroundings or lower bandwidth when video is difficult. Licensed professionals and therapists can help tailor session length and rhythm to fit everyday schedules.
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Experience
29+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Persian
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Shahla commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, anger, self-esteem, career questions, bipolar concerns, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her work is person-centered and collaborative, using Client-Centered Therapy alongside approaches like CBT, attachment-based ideas, and emotionally-focused methods to suit each person.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She has 29 years of experience in both community mental health and private practice settings, giving her broad exposure to a range of issues and life situations.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
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 international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps should I take to begin?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.