Matthew Swan
Communication Facilitator, Life Explorer, Broken Heart Mender, Depression Relief,
Aspiring Animal Whisperer (aka: Animal Assisted Therapist)
Matthew Swan
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
State of California California: #123434
Expert Level Life Coach
Bachelors of Science | Biology
California State University Monterey
Masters of Science | Counseling | Marriage and Family Counseling | Child Therapy
American Psychological Association; Member
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Trained
Dialectic Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Trained
Areas of Expertise:
Individual, Couples Counseling, Family Counseling, Crises, Anxiety, Depression, Stress, Personality Disorders, Relationship & Life Transition Issues
Approach:
Collaborative, empathetic, eclectic rooted in CBT and Client Centered. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) tr
Feeling unmotivated, lack of connection, reduced intimacy? Are your relationships struggling? Are your goals feeling out of reach? When life gets busy, we tend to be disconnected, isolated, and relationships go directly on the back burner. I can help you focus, recenter your priorities and get your relationships back on track.
I take you on a journey of self-discovery, self-actualization, and find out just what makes you tick, to get that spark back into your life. I cannot promise that the world will be a better place after our time together, but what I can promise is my commitment to your journey, I am committed to giving you the tools to change your life, and help you propel yourself forward.
About me.
I approach life with a curiosity and driven sense of purpose. I have a natural curiosity and appreciation for cultural considerations. I have worked in the field for the past 8 years from nonprofit organizations, outpatient substance abuse facilities, crisis on call agencies and judicial system, I know life is never a straight line, and there are always twists and turns. I can help you navigate those twists and turns, much like a GPS system. Prior to my experience as a marriage and family therapist, I was a stand up comedy, I try to bring humor into the room whenever possible as I believe laughter especially during those hard jolts and twists in life, is the best medicine. My passions are dinosaurs and animals, I have a leopard gecko whom is like a child, and I enjoy making people laugh, even for free.
Professional Background.
Matthew Swan is an associate marriage and family therapist in the state of California, city Los Angeles. He is trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. Matthew has his Master of Science in counseling from the University of Phoenix, Los Angeles and his Undergrad from California State University Monterey in Biology. Matthew is a member of The APA, American Psychological Association, and CAMT California Association of Marriage and Family Therapist. His work has spanned over 8 years, working with couples, families, children , intensive outpatient programs and community support programs.
Matthew is currently accepting new clients, so feel free to contact us to set up an initial appointment or ask any questions you may have. He is very flexible when it comes to scheduling, and has more available appointment times available than what is listed on his calendar. He can be reached directly via email at matthew@e-therapycafe.com.