- Practical skills
- Collaborative care
- Mindfulness informed
About Matthew
Matthew Tapia is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in Arizona. He focuses on helping people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, parenting challenges, depression, ADHD, and life transitions. He also supports those dealing with trauma, anger, self-esteem struggles, career shifts, and compassion fatigue. Matthew aims to make therapy clear and practical so clients can use new skills in daily life.
Matthew draws on methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness to guide sessions. He prefers a collaborative style - working side by side with clients to set goals and try steps that fit their situation. Sessions emphasize real-world tools, from managing intense emotions to improving communication.
His background includes work in private practice and at a nonprofit mental health clinic. Over 11 years he has supported people with autism and Asperger Syndrome, blended family issues, caregiving stress, and adolescent behavior concerns. He has also assisted crisis response and first responders through difficult experiences.
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 maintains licenses as an LMFT in Arizona and California. He brings experience supervising, consulting, and training clinicians in various settings.
People interested in exploring men's wellbeing, parenting, or family dynamics may find his straightforward approach helpful. He focuses on practical changes that can reduce stress and improve day-to-day relationships.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small actions toward those values while accepting difficult feelings that come up. It can be useful for stress, anxiety, and major life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing new ways of thinking and behaving to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression. Mindfulness therapy teaches attention skills to notice thoughts and sensations without getting swept away, which supports emotion regulation and calmer responses.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Matthew treats therapy as a team effort and will help clients try methods that fit their goals and preferences. Together they will track what helps and adjust the plan over time.
Session formats are not specified in the provided biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten check-ins when needed, and allow people to meet without traveling to an office. Licensed professionals can use these formats to practice ACT, CBT, and mindfulness skills in ways that translate to everyday situations.
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Experience
11+ years
Credentials
California, Arizona
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Matthew commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and parenting issues, depression, ADHD, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, career changes, bipolar concerns, compassion fatigue, and related family matters.
What is his therapy style like?
Matthew uses a collaborative, down-to-earth approach that blends ACT, CBT, DBT, and mindfulness. Sessions focus on practical steps you can try between meetings.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 11 years of experience working in private practice and nonprofit mental health settings, including roles as clinician, supervisor, and consultant.
What credentials and region does he represent?
He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) licensed in Arizona and California and practices out of Arizona.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does pricing and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with Matthew?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.