- Stress and anxiety
- Life purpose focus
- CBT and DBT approaches
About Matthew
Matthew Shubin is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with 17 years of experience. He focuses on common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, anger, self-esteem, relationships, family and parenting challenges. He also addresses life purpose, communication problems, isolation and social anxiety. Matthew works in English and does not accept international clients.
Matthew uses straightforward conversations to help people understand what they are feeling and why. He asks about thoughts and daily reactions, then looks for small changes that can reduce stress and improve relationships. Sessions are collaborative and practical rather than filled with jargon.
His approach draws on client-centered methods to listen and reflect what matters to the person. He also integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thinking and DBT skills when stronger emotion regulation or distress tolerance is needed. These methods are used together to address both mood and interpersonal concerns.
Clients can expect clear goals and step-by-step ideas to try between sessions. Matthew invites people to notice what works and to adjust plans over time. He also helps parents and individuals find manageable ways to handle daily pressure and conflict.
His background includes extensive work with teens and parents on life stress and communication problems. To begin, readers are asked to use the service's matching tools to select online therapy options, complete a short questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the person. Online sessions let him mirror reactions, ask follow-up questions, and help clients name their priorities in real time. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and offers experiments and homework to change them. That practical work transfers well to remote sessions where clients can report back on exercises and try new skills between meetings. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, offers concrete skills for managing strong emotions and improving relationships, such as distress tolerance and interpersonal effectiveness. These skills can be taught, practiced, and reviewed during remote appointments.Finding the right mix of methods is a collaborative process. He will talk with the client about goals, try approaches, and adjust based on what helps. The emphasis is on matching techniques to the person's needs and preferences rather than applying a single fixed method.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also supports practical homework review and ongoing tracking of mood and behavior without promising a specific outcome.
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Experience
17+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, self-esteem, relationship and parenting challenges, plus life purpose and social anxiety.
How does he approach feeling stuck or directionless?
He uses straightforward conversation to clarify thoughts and feelings, then suggests small, practical steps to try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 17 years of experience working in clinical settings, including outreach work with teens and parents on life stress.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) licensed in California and practices there.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Does he work with international clients?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to start therapy?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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