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Debra Kabrin

LMFT

Debra Kabrin , LMFT

Therapist in California

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About Debra

Debra Kabrin is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California. She brings three years of post-licensure experience to her work and focuses on practical, people-centered care for common life stresses. Her style is warm and supportive and she helps clients talk through anxiety, depression, relationship strains, parenting concerns, and grief.

She uses approaches that center the client and the bonds people form with others. Sessions are tailored to what each person needs, whether they want quick problem-solving steps or deeper work on attachment and emotional patterns. The therapist pays attention to cultural and identity differences when it matters to the person in the room.

In early meetings she listens closely and helps set goals that feel realistic and useful. Sessions can focus on small steps to reduce anxiety, new ways to communicate with a partner or family member, or strategies to manage burnout and compassion fatigue. She also supports people facing fertility worries, caregiving stress, midlife shifts, and questions about life purpose.

Debra offers sessions via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging so people can choose what fits their routine. Services are provided in English and are intended for adults living in California. Fees vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

To begin, a person selects the Start Therapy button, completes a short matching questionnaire, and schedules based on the therapist's availability. The therapist will work collaboratively to shape the pace and focus of care.

How attachment and solution-focused approaches work online

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early and current relationship patterns shape how people connect and respond to stress. Online sessions can help identify these patterns and try new ways of relating in everyday life. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and respect for each person's perspective, giving space for someone to be heard and to lead the pace of work. Solution-Focused Therapy targets concrete steps and small changes that move someone toward practical goals quickly.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. The therapist works together with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative planning can change over time as priorities shift or progress is made.

Online formats offer flexibility for busy schedules and different comfort levels. Video calls work well for in-depth conversations and visual connection. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier when a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging suit people who prefer writing, want brief support between sessions, or need day-to-day tools without being on camera.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?

She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting worries, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy issues, and compassion fatigue among other concerns.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her sessions are warm and supportive and tailored to each person. She combines client-centered listening with practical, solution-focused steps and attention to attachment patterns.

What background and experience does she have?

She holds a California LMFT credential and has three years of experience since licensure. Prior clinical roles informed her focus on relationship and family-related issues.

Where is she located and licensed?

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

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What formats are available for online therapy?

Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different needs and schedules.

How are fees and payment structured?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with this therapist?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression

Also works with

LGBTGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesIntellectual disabilityLife purposeMidlife crisisMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

3+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English

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