- Family of origin issues
- Parenting and fatherhood
- ACT CBT DBT mindfulness
About Matthew
Matthew Tapia is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) licensed in Arizona and California with 11 years of clinical experience. He works with adults on common concerns such as anxiety, depression, stress, relationship and parenting issues, ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, and family of origin issues. He also addresses anger, self-esteem, career stress, compassion fatigue, and navigating life changes.
Matt draws from several practical therapies to help people make concrete changes. Sessions focus on learning skills, noticing patterns that came from the family someone grew up in, and trying new ways of responding that fit daily life. He uses exercises from acceptance-based work, cognitive strategies, mindfulness, and skills training to reduce overwhelm and improve how people relate to others.
His background includes work in private practice and at a nonprofit mental health clinic. Those roles included clinical care, consultation, supervision, and training. That experience exposed him to a wide range of presenting issues across different settings and ages.
In sessions he aims to collaborate on goals and priorities. Expect a practical approach that mixes discussion, skill practice, and homework you can use between meetings. He has experience supporting people affected by autism and Asperger Syndrome, blended family challenges, caregiver stress, divorce and separation, and fatherhood concerns.
Matthew holds a master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from Santa Clara University and a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from San Jose State University. He is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and is licensed as an LMFT in Arizona and California.
How his approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and taking committed action toward valued goals. Online sessions can help people practice noticing old family patterns and choosing small changes that matter. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches specific skills to shift them. That approach works well for anxiety, depression, and stress by giving clear tools to use between sessions. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and communication skills useful in high-conflict moments and relationship repair.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with clients to match techniques to their goals, preferences, and everyday schedules. Sessions often begin with goals, then test a few approaches and adjust based on what helps most.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking because current options are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, reduce travel time, or choose a shorter check-in when needed. This can allow steady skill practice, follow-up on exercises between meetings, and focused work on family of origin patterns without changing your normal routine.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
California, Arizona
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting issues, ADHD, bipolar concerns, family problems and family of origin issues among others.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses a collaborative, practical approach combining acceptance-based work, cognitive techniques, mindfulness, and DBT skills to address patterns and teach new responses.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 11 years of experience providing direct counseling in private practice and nonprofit settings, and has served as a supervisor and consultant.
What credentials and region apply?
He is an LMFT licensed in Arizona and California and practices out of Arizona.
What languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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