- Attachment focus
- Client-centered
- Solution-focused
About Debra
Debra Kabrin is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with three years of post-licensure experience. She works with concerns such as depression, anxiety, relationship strain, parenting stress, trauma and abuse, grief, and issues related to identity and intimacy. Sessions are conducted in English and she does not accept international clients.
Debra uses approaches rooted in attachment-based work, client-centered principles, and solution-focused strategies. In practice she listens for patterns in relationships and helps people understand how early bonds affect current connections. She also prioritizes the client's perspective, encouraging straightforward discussion about goals and what feels most helpful in sessions.
Her work often focuses on practical steps. That can mean short-term problem solving, clearer communication skills, or pacing discussions about past hurts so they feel manageable. She assists people coping with life transitions like career changes, parenting demands, or the effects of caregiving and aging relatives.
Debra notes attention to cultural and identity differences in her approach. She addresses issues that affect LGBT people, multicultural concerns, and family of origin problems while staying mindful of each person's background. Conversations tend to be direct and focused on what clients want to change or understand.
For people who feel stuck after college, in new jobs, or handling relationship pressures, she helps clarify next steps. Prospective clients are asked to use the site flow to start the matching process and schedule an initial appointment.
How her approaches translate to remote sessions
Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships shape current connections. In online sessions she would help clients name patterns in how they relate to others and practice different ways of connecting. Client-centered therapy focuses on the client's experience and priorities. This approach involves listening closely, reflecting what the client says, and encouraging the client's own goals and decisions. Solution-focused therapy aims for concrete changes and quick, practical steps. It helps people try small experiments, set reachable goals, and notice progress between sessions.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. Debra will work together with each client to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative planning can change as the work develops and as different issues come up.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten check-ins when needed, and allow sessions without travel time. It can also let clients choose whether to focus on problem solving, communication practice, or reviewing past patterns in a way that fits their day-to-day routines.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with anxiety, depression, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy issues, parenting stress, career and life changes, and related concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses attachment-based, client-centered, and solution-focused approaches that emphasize understanding relationships, centering the client's goals, and finding practical steps forward.
What is her clinical experience?
She holds an LMFT credential and has three years of experience since licensure in California, with earlier internship experience noted in her background.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (CA LMFT) and practices in California.
Are sessions available in other languages or for international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats does she offer?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm the current options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing the short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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