She married her classmate Manoochehr Keyhani in 1963. After completing her studies, she practiced in the village Bahmanieh, located in northern Iran. Darabi went to the United States to continue her studies, and obtained a pediatrics specialist degree in psychology.
Darabi's academic and professional journey began with her marriage to Manoochehr Keyhani in 1963. Following her studies, she worked as a medical practitioner in the village of Bahmanieh, located in northern Iran. She then continued her education in the United States, specializing in pediatrics from psychology.