Matt McNutt, LMFT, CA | Psychotherapist

About Matt McNutt

Focus areas

Childhood Trauma

Mood Disorders

Relapse Prevention Therapy

Coping Mechanism Development

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Stress

Dual Diagnosis

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Counseling

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Eclectic

Narrative

EMDR

Trauma Focused

Identity

Gender

Male

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Matt McNutt

I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and Certified EMDR Therapist. I specialize in working with adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, addiction recovery, and major life stressors such as relationship issues, burnout, grief, or significant transitions. My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and rooted in evidence-based practices to help clients heal, build resilience, and create lasting change. My approach My therapeutic approach is client-centered, trauma-informed, and tailored to each individual’s unique needs and goals. I draw from a range of evidence-based modalities, including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, and mindfulness-based interventions. I work collaboratively with clients to create a safe, supportive environment where they can explore their experiences, develop insight, and build practical tools for healing, growth, and long-term resilience. My focus I primarily work with adult individuals who are experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, and challenges related to addiction and recovery. Many of my clients are navigating significant life stressors such as relationship issues, grief, burnout, or major transitions. I’m especially comfortable supporting clients who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected and are seeking a path toward healing, clarity, and personal growth. My communication style My communication style is warm, grounded, and direct. I strive to create a supportive and nonjudgmental environment where clients feel safe to be themselves and explore difficult emotions or experiences. Sessions with me are collaborative and compassionate, with a balance of deep listening, thoughtful reflection, and practical tools to help clients move forward. Clients often share that they feel seen, heard, and gently challenged in ways that support real, meaningful change.

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Popular visit reasons

Addiction Follow Up

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Peer Relationship Struggles

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Addiction Follow Up

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - San Diego

Education and training

California Lutheran University, Master's in Counseling Psychology

NPI number

1558712323

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What practice does Matt McNutt work with?

Matt McNutt works with Rula Health - San Diego.

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