- Anxiety and stress
- Parenting support
- Mindfulness and ACT
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 who are dealing with anxiety, stress, depression, relationship strain, parenting questions, ADHD, trauma, and blended family issues. Matthew presents straightforward support for practical problems and relationship strains common in stephouseholds.
He uses therapies that focus on present choices and skills. Sessions often include calming mindfulness exercises, concrete behavior changes, and steps to clarify values and priorities. Matthew emphasizes teamwork in sessions so the client helps guide which techniques are tried.
His background includes years in private practice and nonprofit clinic settings where he provided direct counseling, supervision, and consultation. That work involved supporting people facing life transitions, caregiving stress, anger, substance concerns, and challenges linked to autism and Asperger syndrome.
Matthew also has experience working with crisis response and first responders after difficult events. He 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 Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - LMFT.
In sessions he focuses on clear communication skills, practical coping tools, and step-by-step problem solving. Adults in blended households often ask about co-parenting, loyalty conflicts, and blending routines, and he helps break those issues into manageable next steps.
How his approaches are used in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small actions in that direction. It is useful for anxiety, life changes, and situations where values clash with daily choices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing them through practice and real-world experiments. CBT can be helpful for worry, low mood, and problem-solving in relationships. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple awareness and breathing exercises to reduce reactivity and improve focus during stressful moments.Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. Matthew will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and daily life. He adjusts techniques based on what is helpful and practical for the client rather than following a single method.
If you want to know which session formats are offered, confirm the current options before booking. The practical benefit of working with a licensed professional online is that sessions can more easily fit into work breaks, appointments, or caregiving schedules. Online sessions also make it possible to review exercises and worksheets together and to practice communication skills between meetings so changes can be tried in real situations.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
California, Arizona
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, parenting questions, ADHD, trauma, and blended family issues among other concerns.
What is his therapy style?
He uses a collaborative, skills-focused approach drawing on ACT, DBT, CBT, and mindfulness to teach practical coping strategies and communication tools.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Matthew has 11 years of experience providing mental health and behavioral counseling in private practice and nonprofit clinic settings.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LMFT licensed in Arizona and California and works from Arizona as noted in his profile.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he see international clients?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?
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 the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.