Matthew Shubin

Matthew Shubin is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 17 years of practice in California. He helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, and low self-esteem. He also supports those facing relationship and parenting concerns and people dealing with isolation and social anxiety.

Matthew uses straightforward conversation to understand what matters most to each person. He asks simple questions, listens to how feelings and thoughts show up, and helps identify small changes that can make daily life easier. Sessions focus on practical steps rather than jargon-heavy explanations.

In therapy he draws on client-centered methods to keep the person's experience at the center of sessions. He also uses cognitive behavioral strategies to notice and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and dialectical behavior ideas to manage strong emotions and improve coping skills. These approaches are used together to match what each person needs.

Matthew describes therapy as a process of exploring options and testing what works. He helps people turn insights into concrete plans they can try between sessions. Progress is approached one step at a time, with attention to everyday routines and relationships.

People who choose him can expect calm guidance and clear suggestions for coping with life stressors. He aims to make starting therapy less confusing and to help people find realistic ways to feel more connected and purposeful.

How his approaches can work online

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding a person's experience. The therapist offers acceptance and reflection, helping people clarify what matters and choose the next steps. This approach can help people who feel isolated or unsure where to begin.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. It teaches practical tools to notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. CBT is often useful for anxiety, depression, and social fears because it emphasizes clear exercises and homework.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, provides skills for managing strong emotions and improving relationships. It includes techniques for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and communication. These skills can be helpful when stress or anger feel overwhelming.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with the person to find which ideas and exercises fit their goals and daily life. Treatment plans are adjusted as needs change and as what helps becomes clearer.

The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also support practicing skills between sessions and keeping continuity of care when life is unpredictable.