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About Matthew
LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) in California with 17 years of clinical experience, Matthew Shubin focuses on stress, anxiety, relationships, family issues, parenting, depression, anger, and self-esteem. He sees how everyday pressures pile up and affect mood, sleep, and interactions. Matthew speaks English and offers care from California.
Matthew uses straightforward conversation to map what is causing stress and what keeps it going. He draws on Client-Centered Therapy to follow a person's concerns, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to notice and change unhelpful thinking, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for managing intense emotions. Sessions aim to clarify what is most pressing and to build small, practical steps forward.
His background includes many years working with teens and parents in outreach roles focused on life stress. That experience shaped a focus on communication, coping skills, and realistic problem-solving. He pays attention to how family patterns and daily routines affect mood and behavior.
In-session work typically involves talking through current problems, identifying patterns, and trying concrete tools between meetings. Clients often practice specific skills for anxiety, anger, or low mood and discuss what does or does not help. The goal is clearer choices and steadier functioning day to day.
Sessions use a subscription billing model that can be canceled at any time. International clients are not accepted. To begin, pick the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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How his approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy is about following the person’s concerns and focusing sessions on what feels most urgent. It helps when someone needs space to talk through stress and figure out priorities.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) identifies unhelpful thoughts and tests new behaviors. CBT is useful for anxiety, low mood, and patterns that keep problems going because it breaks issues into concrete steps.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills teach ways to tolerate strong feelings and improve emotional regulation. These skills are practical for anger, intense anxiety, and overwhelming stress.
Finding the right mix of these approaches is part of the work. Matthew will collaborate with each person to decide which methods to try based on their goals and needs. That choice can shift as progress is made.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Talk in sessions focuses on current problems, practicing skills, and planning small steps to use between meetings.
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Areas of expertise
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Experience
17+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship and family challenges, parenting, depression, anger, and self-esteem. Additional areas include communication problems, isolation or loneliness, life purpose, and social anxiety and phobia.
What is his therapeutic style?
Matthew combines client-centered listening with structured techniques. He uses CBT to address thinking patterns and DBT skills to manage strong emotions.
How much experience does he have?
He has 17 years of clinical experience working in California, including outreach work with teens and parents around life stress.
What credential does he hold and where is he located?
He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How does billing work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during sign-up.
How do I start a first session?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the platform.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.