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Dr. Elisabeth Robbins, LMFT
California
Dr. Elisabeth Robbins, LMFT - Relationships and Mood
See online therapy options- CBT methods
- Narrative work
- Existential questions
About Elisabeth
Dr. Elisabeth Robbins is a California LMFT with 27 years of clinical experience helping people with depression, stress and anxiety, relationship concerns, and self-esteem challenges. She also addresses grief, coping with life changes, and issues often described as women's concerns.
She uses clear, structured methods to notice unhelpful thoughts and habits. That can mean looking at thinking patterns, trying small behavior experiments, and rehearsing new ways of responding to stress. Sessions are practical and focused on what to try between visits.
Dr. Robbins draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with narrative and existential ideas. Narrative work helps people separate themselves from limiting stories they tell about their lives. Existential approaches look at meaning, choices, and how people respond to life’s limits.
She pays attention to how shame, family of origin issues, and attachment shapes relationship patterns. She also supports people facing caregiver stress, aging and geriatric concerns, and end-of-life and hospice matters. Practical problem solving is used alongside deeper reflection when appropriate.
Her background includes a PhD in Marriage and Family Therapy and many years of clinical practice working with mood disorders, isolation and loneliness, and life-purpose questions. People who want concrete tools for daily life and time to reflect on bigger life questions often find this combination useful.
How her approaches work in online sessions
Dr. Robbins commonly blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Narrative Therapy when working remotely. CBT focuses on noticing thinking patterns and testing small changes in behavior, which can be practiced between sessions. Narrative Therapy helps people separate themselves from limiting stories and rewrite problem-focused narratives into more useful ones. Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match goals and preferences, adjusting the mix of practical tools and reflective questions as needed. The practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a busy life and conserving travel time. If you want to check what session formats she currently offers, confirm options before booking so you know how appointments are delivered. Online sessions can make it easier to do short check-ins, follow up on homework, and apply new skills between meetings without adding transit time.Areas of expertise
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Experience
27+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she focus on?
She works with relationship struggles, low self-esteem, depression, stress, and anxiety, as well as grief and coping with life changes.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and then tests small changes in thinking and behavior between sessions.
What is her clinical background?
She holds a PhD in Marriage and Family Therapy and brings 27 years of professional experience to her work.
What credential and location should I know about?
She is a CA LMFT and practices in California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients supported?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
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