About Matthew
Matthew Shubin is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, anger, and low self-esteem. He talks plainly about problems and offers steady support while people figure out what to change. Matthew’s approach aims to reduce overwhelm and help people feel more able to cope.
He draws on client-centered work to listen closely and follow each person’s priorities. He also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to notice unhelpful thought patterns and DBT skills to manage strong emotions.
How Matthew works
Sessions focus on practical steps that can be tried between meetings. Matthew brings 17 years of clinical experience in California. He has spent much of his career working with parents and teens in outreach roles around life stress and family concerns.
That background shapes the way he helps people tackle parenting strain, relationship tensions, and communication problems. In the room, Matthew favors clear goals and simple exercises. He helps people break down big problems into small, manageable tasks.
Homework and skill practice are offered when they fit the person’s goals. He also supports people dealing with loneliness, social anxiety, life purpose questions, and communication breakdowns. The focus is on making steady, realistic changes that help daily life feel less overwhelming and more meaningful.
Matthew lists 3 ways of working on the entry:
What Matthew works with
The areas below are the ones Matthew selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
Also listed
- Anger management
- Communication problems
- Depression
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Social anxiety and phobia
Training and background
| Register | LMFT |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 17 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | California |
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Online support options
How therapeutic approaches guide online care
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening closely and following each person’s priorities. The therapist creates space for people to describe what matters most and builds the work around their goals. This approach helps when someone needs support sorting through stressful situations and deciding what to change.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and actions that keep problems going. It teaches simple tools to challenge unhelpful thinking and to try small behavior changes. CBT is useful for anxiety, low mood, and everyday stress management.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, offers skill-building for strong emotions and difficult interactions. It provides concrete skills for regulating intense feelings and improving communication when tension runs high.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the clinical process. The therapist will work together with the person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative process helps shape clear, doable steps for therapy.
If you are considering online sessions, please confirm the current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Talk with the therapist about scheduling and the format that best supports your day-to-day life.
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