Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Parenting issues
- Depression
- ADHD
How Matthew works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LMFT
- Licensed in
- California, Arizona
- Years in practice
- 11
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Matthew
Matthew Tapia is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Arizona. He focuses on helping people cope with anger, stress, anxiety, relationship strain, parenting pressures, and life transitions. He speaks plainly and aims to make the first steps feel manageable for worried parents and adults.
He uses straightforward, practical methods in sessions. Matthew draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and mindfulness to help people notice patterns and try different responses.
Background and approach
Sessions emphasize teamwork and finding what fits each person’s life. Matthew has worked in independent practice and nonprofit clinics where he provided counseling, supervision, and consultation. He has supported people facing autism and Asperger Syndrome, depression, trauma, caregiving stress, and anger challenges among many other concerns.
His background includes work with adolescents, adults, and crisis-response settings. In the room he looks for small, doable steps clients can take between sessions. That might mean learning a short skill for managing strong emotions, shifting an unhelpful thought, or practicing a new way to ask for support.
He aims for clarity and practical tools rather than jargon. 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. Matthew is licensed as an LMFT in Arizona and California.
He also has experience as a behavior analyst earlier in his career, which informs how he structures clear, measurable goals with clients.
What Matthew works with
Everything Matthew lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Matthew's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Parenting issues
- Depression
- ADHD
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Matthew lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How therapeutic approaches fit into online care
Matthew commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people clarify their values and take action toward the life they want. ACT focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, which can be useful for anger, anxiety, and life changes.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is another frequent tool. CBT helps identify unhelpful thinking and test new ways of responding. It works well for anxiety, depression, and managing strong emotions by teaching specific strategies to change behavior and mood.
He also brings mindfulness practices into sessions to help people calm intense reactions and increase moment-to-moment awareness. These short practices can be integrated into daily routines to reduce reactivity over time.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they choose or adapt methods that fit the client’s life and pace, adjusting as progress and priorities change.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to work together. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and skill coaching. Phone sessions can be a shorter check-in or work better when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging make it possible to share updates, try brief exercises, or check in between longer sessions. These options help clients fit therapy into busy schedules and keep momentum between appointments.
Questions people ask about Matthew
What kinds of problems can be addressed?
He helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, relationship and parenting concerns, ADHD, trauma, and related issues like caregiver strain and isolation.
What is his general therapy style?
Sessions are collaborative and down-to-earth. He uses practical skills, mindfulness, and goal-focused steps so clients can try new behaviors between sessions.
How much experience does he have?
He has 11 years of experience working in independent practice and nonprofit clinics with a wide range of presenting issues and age groups.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
Matthew is an LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - licensed in Arizona and California and practices from Arizona.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work together?
International clients are not currently accepted; services are provided to people in the regions Matthew is licensed to serve.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does payment and scheduling work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to availability.