What patients are saying
Overall rating
4.71
Average wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
4.43
“Dr Givrad has a great bedside manner! He is very kind & soft spoken. He made me feel very comfortable. This was my 1st appointment & I knew this was an intake appointment. He asked a lot of important questions that allowed him to get to know me. I will definitely have return appointments!”
Golden H.March 14, 2024Video visit
“Dr. Givrad always tackles my problems and tries to help in the most appropriate manner. He is very professional and patient.”
More than 1 year ago
About Dr. Matthew Givrad
Focus areas
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Relationship Struggles
Stress
Cognitive Therapy
Sex Therapy
Worry
EMDR Therapy
Social Anxiety
Clientele seen
Teenagers (13-17)
Individuals
Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Treatment approaches
Attachment-based
Humanistic
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Motivational Interviewing
EMDR
Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Identity
Gender
MaleLanguages spoken
English, Farsi
Getting to know Dr. Matthew Givrad
Hi, I am a psych-educator and psychotherapist familiar with the theories and processes involved in effective psychoeducation and psychotherapy. My style is collaborative, working with clients to promote goal setting for lifestyle enhancement and change. I am committed to supporting clients in their mental and emotional health and pursuit of life satisfaction. Sometimes clients come with goals already formulated and seek help exploring how to achieve them. Other times, they are uncertain where to go and seek help formulating goals and mapping out how to achieve them. In either case, my approach is collaboration and joint exploration.
When clients experience anxiety and depression, therapy often involves untangling past events and processing traumas that impede progress. I am skilled in treating complex traumas and trauma processing techniques such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), and Internal Family Systems (IFS). Many clients seek resolution of specific problems; in these cases, I use Solution-Focused Therapy and Brief Psychotherapy techniques, which are effective and expedient.
The language of children and adolescents is their behaviors. I am experienced in assessing and treating anxiety, depression, and traumas in children and adolescents using behavioral performance management techniques and collaborating with parents. I earned a doctorate in education (Ph.D.) from the University of Southern California and a doctorate in clinical psychology (PsyD) from California Southern University. I am also a graduate of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration's program in Peer Support and Self-Help Recovery, which incorporates the effective use of 12-step programs in support of individual therapy.
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Popular visit reasons
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Cognitive Therapy
Depression
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
Mood Swings
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Therapy
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Cognitive Therapy
Depression
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- California Southern University, PsyD in Clinical Psychology
- University of Southern California, PhD in Education
NPI number
1053982629
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.71
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
4.43
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Dr. Givrad always tackles my problems and tries to help in the most appropriate manner. He is very professional and patient.
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
I really like Dr. Givrad because he helped me think my thoughts through and help me feel better.
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
Experience, knowledge, honest, engages in solution, superior communication
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
Dr Givrad has a great bedside manner! He is very kind & soft spoken. He made me feel very comfortable. This was my 1st appointment & I knew this was an intake appointment. He asked a lot of important questions that allowed him to get to know me. I will definitely have return appointments!
March 14, 2024Golden H.Verified patientVideo visit
Dr. Givrad wasted most of the appointment time filling out the insurance paperwork in front of me as I awkwardly sat there waiting for him to finish while occasionally answering a few questions for insurance purposes. Here's how the appointment went down:
After a quick intro, he told me that he needed to fill out the insurance paperwork and asked if I could answer a few questions. He started by going through the race, gender, etc. first and then got to the reason for the visit. I briefly told him the reason and asked him if he'd like to hear how I got to this point. He agreed and I started speaking only for him to interrupt me soon after so that he could get back to the rest of the paperwork.
I sat there for the rest of the appointment, awkwardly watching him as he finished the paperwork. Anytime there was a question that I wanted to elaborate on, he interrupted me because he really needed to finish that paperwork!
This was an absolute waste of money, time, and energy!
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenVideo visit
The doctor is a great therapist.
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
He is patient and listens to everything I have to say before interjecting with guidance or feedback. I learn a lot from him, respect him as a person, and value his approach as we work together to get me through my past trauma.
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
This was my first session with him, so we're still getting to know each other but I'm looking forward to going back -- which feels like a great sign.
August 23, 2023Abbie M.Verified patientVideo visit
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What practice does Dr. Matthew Givrad work with?
Dr. Matthew Givrad works with Rula Health - L.A. North.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Matthew Givrad?
Dr. Matthew Givrad frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Matthew Givrad on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Matthew Givrad speak?
Dr. Matthew Givrad speaks English and Farsi.
How do patients rate Dr. Matthew Givrad in reviews?
14 patients have reviewed Dr. Matthew Givrad. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.71/5. They have a 4.43/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.