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Debra Kabrin

Debra Kabrin

LMFT

Therapist · California · 3+ years of experience

Warm, practical therapy for relationship and anger concerns

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  • Attachment-informed
  • Goal focused
  • Respectful listening

About Debra

Debra Kabrin is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) who brings a warm, caring approach to therapy. She focuses on practical support for stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strains, parenting challenges, and anger. Her style aims to make it easier to talk about hard things and find steps forward.

She uses Attachment-Based, Client-Centered, and Solution-Focused approaches to shape sessions around each person's needs. That means she pays attention to how relationships affect feelings, listens without judgment, and helps people set concrete goals. Sessions are adapted to the concerns a person brings, whether that is grief, intimacy issues, career worries, or coping with life changes.

Debra notes sensitivity to cultural, racial, gender, and religious differences and tailors work to the individual. She draws on three years of documented experience and the perspective of a clinician who has worked in the field over a longer career path. Her credential is LMFT, and she practices in California.

People can expect a supportive conversation that aims to clarify what matters most and identify realistic next steps. She encourages honest, straightforward talk about communication problems, family of origin issues, and caregiver stress. The focus is on usable strategies rather than jargon-heavy explanations.

To begin, clients follow the site's Start Therapy flow and complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling. The therapist describes the first step as choosing an initial appointment and arranging a time that fits the person's schedule.

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

Credentials

California

Languages

English

Therapeutic approaches and how they translate online

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how relationships shape emotions and behavior. Online sessions using this approach look at patterns in close relationships and help people recognize how those patterns affect stress, intimacy, and anger.

Client-Centered Therapy centers on respectful, nonjudgmental listening. In remote sessions the therapist prioritizes understanding each person's experience and follows the client's pace to set the topics and goals.

Solution-Focused Therapy aims for short-term, practical change. The therapist helps clients identify small, achievable steps and tracks progress toward those goals during sessions.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with clients to decide which combination of methods fits their goals, needs, and personal preferences. That means adapting interventions over time based on what does and does not help.

Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into busy days, reduce travel time, and allow follow-up conversations between in-person visits. Talk with the therapist during the intake steps to clarify how sessions will be scheduled and what to expect practically from remote work.

At a glance

Listed location
California
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
LMFT
Languages
English
License (California)
LMFT · No. 48036
NPI
1982179636

As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, grief, parenting concerns, anger, self-esteem, and related topics.

How would you describe the therapy style?

Sessions are warm, caring, and supportive, with an emphasis on listening and tailoring work to each person's needs.

What experience does the therapist have?

The profile documents three years of recent experience and notes a longer clinical background culminating in the LMFT credential.

What credential and region does the therapist hold?

The therapist is an LMFT licensed in California and practices within that state.

Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?

Sessions are offered in English and the therapist is not accepting international clients.

What session formats are available?

Session formats are not specified in the biography; confirm current options during the booking process before scheduling.

How does billing and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with this therapist?

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

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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