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Rami Anabtawi

Rami Anabtawi

LMFT

Therapist · California · 3+ years of experience

Calm guidance for relationship and anger concerns

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  • Relationship focus
  • Anger support
  • Parenting help

About Rami

Rami Anabtawi is a licensed marriage and family therapist working in California. He helps people who are dealing with relationship struggles, family conflict, parenting stress, anger, and depression. He aims to meet each person where they are and offers straightforward support during difficult moments.

Rami approaches sessions with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. He listens first, then tailors conversations and the plan to each person’s needs. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer communication rather than jargon-filled explanations.

His background includes three years of professional practice as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - LMFT. During that time he has worked with people facing codependency, communication problems, questions of forgiveness, and concerns about life purpose. He also has experience helping those dealing with obsessions, compulsions, and OCD-like patterns.

In a typical session he helps people identify patterns that keep getting in the way and practices different ways to respond. For parents he helps manage the stress of caregiving and find more effective ways to set limits and connect. For anger concerns he focuses on understanding triggers and building alternatives to reactive responses.

Rami emphasizes collaboration: together clients and he choose goals and measure progress. He encourages people to take the first step and completes intake and matching steps before scheduling.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsParenting issuesAnger managementDepression

Additional focus areas

CodependencyCommunication problemsForgivenessLife purposeObsessions, compulsions, and OCD

Experience

3+ years

Credentials

California

Languages

English

Approaches that help with anger and relationships

Rami uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address anger, communication challenges, and relationship strain. One approach he favors breaks down what triggers strong reactions and practices alternative responses so people can choose actions that match their values. This helps on-the-spot anger and reduces repeating the same pattern over time.

Another approach focuses on improving communication and connection. It teaches simple tools for listening, expressing needs clearly, and repairing misunderstandings. This kind of work is useful for people trying to reduce conflict and rebuild trust in close relationships.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. He will work with each person to set goals, try methods, and adjust based on what helps. Clients are involved in deciding which techniques to use and how progress is measured.

Confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed in his biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allowing check-ins between commitments, shorter appointments when needed, or options that avoid travel time. Licensed professionals and therapists often use these practical benefits to keep therapy consistent and manageable while working toward long-term change.

At a glance

Listed location
California
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
LMFT
Languages
English
License (California)
LMFT · No. 154164
NPI
1336867209

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?

He works with relationship difficulties, family conflict, parenting challenges, anger, and depression. He also addresses codependency, communication problems, forgiveness, life purpose, and obsessive or compulsive behaviors.

What is his therapy style like?

He uses a respectful and straightforward approach that emphasizes listening and practical steps. Sessions focus on clearer communication and concrete ways to change unhelpful patterns.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has three years of professional experience working as a therapist. That work has included helping people with parenting stress, anger management, and depressive symptoms.

What are his credentials and where is he located?

He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - LMFT, licensed in California. The credential appears as CA LMFT in his profile.

Which languages are used in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the U.S. work with him?

International clients are not currently accepted. He works with clients located in California.

How are costs and billing handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing is provided during the sign-up process.

What are the steps to begin therapy?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing the short matching questionnaire. After matching, schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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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