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Dr. Elisabeth Robbins, LMFT

  • Experience27 years
  • LocationCalifornia
  • Focus areasRelationship, Self esteem, and Depression
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Elisabeth

Dr. Elisabeth Robbins works with individuals who seek support for relationship challenges, mood concerns, and life transitions.

Background and approach

She is a licensed marriage and family therapist in California and brings a thoughtful, long-term perspective to clients faced with depression, anxiety, stress, self-esteem struggles, grief, and questions about life purpose. She also addresses caregiver stress, attachment and family of origin issues, and topics that commonly affect women, including self-love and forgiveness.

Drawing on 27 years of clinical practice and a PhD in Marriage and Family Therapy, Dr. Robbins combines practical strategies with deeper exploration of meaning and identity.

Her work integrates Internal Family Systems with cognitive and narrative methods to help people reframe difficult patterns, manage mood disorders, and cope with natural or human-caused disasters and hospice or end-of-life concerns. She offers coaching-oriented help alongside therapy for those seeking clearer goals or improved daily functioning.

Sessions are offered in multiple online formats and her schedule can accommodate some flexibility. Dr.

Robbins practices under the credential CA LMFT 88583 and conducts therapy in English for clients based in California.

Integrative Approaches and Online Care

Dr. Robbins commonly weaves Internal Family Systems and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy into online work. Internal Family Systems involves recognizing and relating to the different parts or inner voices that influence feelings and behavior, which can help with self-esteem, relationship patterns, and grief. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce anxiety and depression and build effective coping skills.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. She will work with each client to explore which methods fit their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, adapting techniques over time rather than insisting on a single path.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for those with busy schedules or mobility limits. These formats allow continuity of care across life changes, make scheduling more convenient, and provide multiple ways to engage depending on comfort and therapeutic needs.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Dr. Robbins commonly address?
She focuses on relationship difficulties, depression, anxiety, stress, self-esteem, grief, and life transitions, plus related topics such as caregiver stress, attachment issues, and women's concerns.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her style blends practical interventions with deeper exploratory work, using cognitive strategies, narrative approaches, and systems-oriented perspectives to address emotions and patterns.
How long has she worked in the field?
She brings 27 years of professional experience and a PhD in Marriage and Family Therapy to her clinical practice.
What credentials and location apply to this provider?
She is licensed as a marriage and family therapist in California with the credential CA LMFT 88583 and practices in English for clients located in California.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted; she works with clients based in California and provides services in English.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and preferences.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps start the process of working together?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsGriefCoaching

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressCoping with natural or human-caused disasterFamily of origin issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersSelf-loveWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

27+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English