Joshua Matthews, LMFT, CA | Psychotherapist

About Joshua Matthews

Focus areas

Addiction / Substance Abuse

Mood Disorders

Schizophrenia

Chronic Relapse

Peer Relationship Struggles

Sleep Problems

Life Transition

Relationship Struggles

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Family Systems

Emotionally Focused

Humanistic

Existential

Motivational Interviewing

Identity

Gender

Male

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Joshua Matthews

Hi there, I'm Joshua! My name is Josh Matthews, Psy.D., LMFT, and I'm a holistic and cognitive-behavioral-oriented therapist. I earned my Psy.D. from Alliant International University. I specialize in substance addictions as well as anxiety and depressive disorders. My approach I use several modalities in my approach to therapy, including humanistic, cognitive-behavioral, existential, and emotionally focused therapy (EFT) for couples. My focus I specialize in addictions-primarily substance addiction but addictions of all kinds. I also work very well with anxiety and depression. My communication style I'm a very relaxed and easy-going therapist. I'm comfortable helping clients who like to work through things on their own, preferring a therapist who helps them explore their problems independently, as well as those who prefer clear advice and direction. My journey to mental healthcare My first career was in construction work, eventually becoming a journeyman carpenter. I did this for about a decade. Perhaps fortunately, I was never that good at it, but my life's journey during this time sparked my interest in psychology and mental health work, and I found that I naturally excelled at this when I went back to school. My goals for you My goal is to help people as quickly as possible with their most important concerns. I don't start by delving into one's childhood or life history, though I will sometimes explore periods of your history as relevant to your present-day concerns. My first session with you In the first session, I'm interested in learning all about the reason(s) you are seeking therapy. This is essentially an assessment process, and it's also a time for you to feel heard, validated, and gain a sense that I am someone you feel comfortable working with. I like that my clients leave the first session with some optimism about the problem they're facing.

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Popular visit reasons

Addiction Follow Up

Depression

Mood Swings

Peer Relationship Struggles

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Therapy

Addiction Follow Up

Depression

Mood Swings

Peer Relationship Struggles

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - L.A. West

Education and training

Alliant International University (PsyD)

NPI number

1023381159

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What practice does Joshua Matthews work with?

Joshua Matthews works with Rula Health - L.A. West.

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Joshua Matthews frequently sees patients for Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, Sleep Problems, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Joshua Matthews on their profile.