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Dr. Karen Rabin, LMFT
California
Dr. Karen Rabin LMFT - CBT and mood concerns
See online therapy options- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship problems
- Grief and loss
About Karen
Dr. Karen Rabin is a California-licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with 40 years of clinical experience. She works with people coping with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief, depression, and major life changes. Sessions are conducted in English.
She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside psychodynamic and Jungian ideas. In practice she looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behavior connect and tries small, practical changes to break unhelpful patterns. She also pays attention to personal history and underlying themes that repeat across relationships.
Dr. Rabin helps people who are facing panic attacks and mood problems by focusing on skills that reduce intense symptoms and on ways to manage day-to-day functioning. For relationship concerns she addresses communication problems and works on concrete steps to improve interaction. When grief or forgiveness are present, she helps people name what they feel and make decisions about next steps.
Her style is structured and conversational. She typically helps clients notice difficult thoughts, test them, and try different responses in real life. She uses insight from longer-term therapy when patterns run deep and CBT strategies when a focused plan is needed.
To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. The practice uses a subscription model for sessions that can be canceled at any time. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking.
How her approaches translate to online work
Dr. Rabin uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and psychodynamic and Jungian approaches in her clinical work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing practical behavioral changes to reduce symptoms such as anxiety or panic. Psychodynamic work looks at recurring patterns and emotional history to understand why certain reactions keep repeating. Jungian ideas explore personal symbols and deeper themes that can shape meaning and motivation.Finding the right approach is part of the process. She will discuss options and decide collaboratively which methods fit a client's current goals and preferences. That discussion can include short-term CBT strategies, or a longer look at underlying patterns depending on what the person wants to achieve.
Confirm current session options before booking as formats are not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce the need to travel. Therapists and licensed professionals commonly adapt exercises and homework for remote sessions so practical CBT tools and reflective psychodynamic work can both be carried out over distance.
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Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
40+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, grief, depression, and coping with life changes including panic and mood disorders.
How would she describe her therapeutic approach?
Her work combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with psychodynamic and Jungian perspectives to address both present patterns and deeper themes.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 40 years of professional experience in clinical practice.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LMFT licensed in California and practices with a base in that state.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and billing handled?
Costs vary by location; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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