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Debra Kabrin

Debra Kabrin

LMFT

Therapist in California

Experienced therapist focusing on relationships and life changes

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Experience
3 years
Languages
English
Sessions
Online
Listed in
California
  • Attachment-informed
  • Goal oriented
  • Compassionate approach

About Debra

Debra Kabrin is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California. She uses a warm, supportive style to help people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship struggles, and other life changes. Debra aims to create a space where people can talk honestly and find practical ways forward.

She brings three years of documented post-licensure experience to her practice and draws on longer prior work as an intern. That background means she has seen a range of concerns, from parenting and intimacy-related issues to compassion fatigue and multicultural matters. She pays attention to differences in racial, religious, and gender identity when planning care.

Debra works with people on relationship and family-related concerns, including blended family issues, communication problems, divorce and separation, and family of origin difficulties. She also supports people facing fertility and caregiver stress, aging and geriatric concerns, and midlife or life-purpose questions.

Her clinical approach mixes attachment-based thinking, client-centered conversation, and solution-focused tools. Sessions tend to focus on strengthening connections, clarifying goals, and identifying small steps a person can try between meetings.

She asks new clients to use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire to get matched and schedule an initial appointment. Note that sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How her approaches shape online therapy

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how current relationships and early bonds shape feelings and reactions. This approach can help when trust, closeness, or repeated conflict are getting in the way of daily life or connection with others.

Client-Centered Therapy centers the person's own experience and choices. Sessions focus on listening closely, reflecting what matters, and letting the person guide the pace and goals of work together.

Solution-Focused Therapy narrows the attention to practical steps and small changes. It is useful for people who want clear goals and doable actions between meetings to move forward on specific problems.

Finding the right mix of these approaches is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That conversation helps set goals and choose whether to emphasize problem-solving, relationship work, or open-ended exploration.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking so you know what formats are available. Many people find online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules require. Discuss scheduling and format during the matching and intake steps so sessions can be arranged to match everyday routines and practical needs.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, and related topics like caregiver stress and compassion fatigue.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is warm and supportive, with a focus on understanding each person's background and tailoring sessions to their needs.

What is her professional background?

She has three years of documented experience as an LMFT since licensure and prior clinical experience as an intern working with a variety of issues and age groups.

Where is she located and licensed?

She is licensed in California as an LMFT and practices from that state.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are costs handled?

Session cost varies with location and therapist availability, and services use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule an initial appointment according to the therapist's listed availability.

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