Matthew Shubin, LMFT - Therapist in California

About Matthew

Matthew Shubin is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 17 years of clinical experience. He focuses on common parenting and family stresses that sap energy and joy, including anxiety, depression, anger, and low self-esteem. Matthew writes in straightforward language and aims to make the first steps toward change feel manageable for worried parents.

Matthew emphasizes clear, practical conversations about what’s happening at home. He invites clients to talk through thoughts and feelings and to notice patterns that make stress worse.

Background and approach

From that starting point, he helps people build simple strategies to handle conflicts, improve communication, and reduce overwhelming emotions. In sessions he draws on person-centered listening alongside tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy. That mix lets him balance careful listening with concrete skills for coping and emotion regulation.

He uses exercises and homework that are easy to follow between appointments. Matthew has substantial experience doing outreach with teens and parents around life stress. His background includes many years supporting people through relationship strain and parenting challenges.

He aims to help clients find small changes that add up to better day-to-day functioning. People who choose Matthew can expect a calm, direct approach that focuses on practical steps. He encourages collaboration so each plan fits real family life and daily routines.

How Matthew’s approaches work for online help

Client-Centered Therapy centers on listening and understanding a person's perspective. The therapist follows the client's lead, reflecting feelings and priorities so goals come from the client's needs. This approach is useful when someone needs space to sort through family stress and parenting concerns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, teaches how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect. Sessions use simple exercises to test unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. CBT is often applied to anxiety, depression, and problem-focused issues like communication patterns.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer interpersonal skills. It offers concrete skills for managing strong emotions and reducing reactive responses during conflict or parenting strain.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, try different techniques, and adjust the plan based on what helps most. Clients are encouraged to give feedback so sessions stay practical and relevant.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking. This profile does not list specific formats, so checking availability is important. Online work can make it easier to schedule appointments around family life, shorten travel time, and fit brief check-ins into a busy day. It also allows continued work when in-person visits are difficult, while keeping the same focus on skills and problem solving.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Concrete skills for riding out strong emotion, tolerating distress, and handling relationships without things escalating. The skills are practised in daily life, so between-session support by message or phone fits naturally.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Matthew commonly help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family challenges, parenting worries, depression, anger, and self-esteem issues. Additional focus areas include communication problems, isolation or loneliness, life purpose, and social anxiety or phobia.

What is his therapeutic style like?

Sessions emphasize listening first, then practical problem solving. He blends empathic, client-centered conversation with skills-based work to manage thoughts and emotions.

How much experience does he bring?

He has 17 years of professional experience working in clinical settings and community outreach related to life stress and family concerns.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, licensed in California and practices from that state.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does he work with international clients?

He is not currently accepting international clients.

How are sessions priced and billed?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin therapy with him?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 17 years
Licensed: California
Languages: English

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