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Debra Kabrin

Therapist

Debra Kabrin

LMFT

California · 3+ years of experience

Warm, practical therapy focused on connection

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Step 1

  • Attachment-informed
  • Goal oriented
  • Culturally aware

About Debra

Debra Kabrin is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California. She brings a warm, caring presence to sessions and focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting concerns. Her approach aims to make the first steps toward change feel manageable and supported.

She adapts sessions to each person's needs and pays attention to cultural and identity differences. Debra listens and works collaboratively so clients can name practical goals and try small changes between meetings. That approach helps when life feels overwhelming or stuck.

Her work draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how past relationships influence present reactions. She also uses client-centered methods that focus on the person's experience and solution-focused techniques to set short-term goals. These methods are used to address grief, intimacy issues, anger, and caregiving stress among other concerns.

Debra has three years of documented experience in the context provided and holds a California LMFT credential. She has worked with a wide range of issues including multicultural concerns, midlife transitions, and intellectual disability as a listed focus area. She invites people to bring their questions and goals to the first conversation.

To start, follow the site process to choose a time and complete a brief matching questionnaire. Scheduling is done through the platform and initial steps will help clarify whether the fit feels right before moving forward.

Step 2

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

Step 3

How her approaches guide online care

Attachment-based work looks at how early and close relationships shape current reactions. In sessions this can mean noticing patterns in relationships, naming how those patterns show up now, and practicing new ways to connect. Client-centered therapy focuses on the person's experience, offering a respectful, nonjudgmental space to talk through concerns and uncover goals. Solution-focused work targets small, concrete steps and short-term goals to create change that can be tracked session to session.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will listen to the client's priorities and collaborate on which methods to use. Together they will test what helps and adjust the plan as needs and goals become clearer.

Confirm current session options before booking since the profile does not list specific online formats. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Some people prefer sessions that focus on quick problem-solving while others use the time for deeper reflection; the therapist will help choose the rhythm and focus that best fit everyday life.

Step 4

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Debra commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting concerns plus grief, intimacy-related issues, caregiver strain, and other life changes.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is warm, caring, and supportive. Sessions are tailored to each person's needs with collaborative goal setting.

What is her professional background?

She has three years of documented experience in the provided context and practises using attachment-based, client-centered, and solution-focused approaches.

What credential does she hold and where is she located?

She is an LMFT and practices in California as indicated in her profile.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

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

International clients are not currently accepted according to the profile.

How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?

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

What are the steps to begin working together?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule an initial appointment based on the therapist's listed availability.

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