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Matthew Tapia, LMFT

  • Experience11 years
  • LocationArizona
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Matthew

Matthew Tapia is an Arizona-based Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 11 years of clinical experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, parenting questions, mood concerns, and ADHD.

Background and approach

He approaches therapy as a collaborative effort, meeting clients where they are and working alongside them to build practical strategies and strengthen connections within families and partnerships. Drawing from evidence-informed methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), he tailors interventions to each person’s goals and circumstances.

Matthew’s background includes work in independent practice and nonprofit mental health settings where he provided direct counseling, supervision, consultation, and training across a wide range of presenting issues. That variety shaped a flexible, person-centered style focused on problem solving and emotional resilience.

Clients can expect a therapist who values openness, teamwork, and steady progress. Matthew’s experience with family dynamics, caregiving concerns, trauma, and life transitions informs a practical approach that prioritizes realistic skills, clearer communication, and renewed hope.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking committed action while learning to live with difficult thoughts and feelings; it can be useful for anxiety, stress, and life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns through practical exercises and skill building, which is often effective for depression, anxiety, and mood regulation. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-focused awareness and self-compassion practices that support emotion regulation and stress reduction.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with clients to explore which methods align with their goals, preferences, and the issues they bring to therapy, adapting techniques over time as needs evolve.

Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into daily life, maintain continuity during transitions, and practice skills between sessions with ongoing therapist support.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Matthew address?
He works with a broad set of issues including stress, anxiety, relationship and family problems, parenting, depression, ADHD, trauma and related concerns listed in his specialties.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His style is collaborative and client-centered, blending approaches like ACT, DBT, mindfulness, and CBT to teach coping skills and improve communication.
What is his professional background and experience?
He has 11 years of experience providing direct mental health and behavioral counseling in independent practice and nonprofit clinics, including supervision and consultation roles.
What credentials and location are on record?
He is an LMFT licensed in Arizona and California with licence numbers AZ LMFT 15945 and CA LMFT 131725, and he practices from Arizona.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are conducted in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Clients may connect via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging according to the listed session formats.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in getting started?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesParenting issuesDepressionADHD

Also works with

Family conflictsTrauma and abuseAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Autism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational Interviewing

Experience

11+ years

Licensed

California, Arizona

Languages

English

What Matthew can help with

Matthew Tapia works with clients on stress and anxiety, relationship issues, parenting issues, depression, and ADHD.

Matthew works with kids, teens, and adults.

Matthew works with individuals.

How Matthew approaches therapy

Matthew's clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.

Matthew uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).

Experience and training

Matthew is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist practicing in Arizona, with 11 years of clinical experience.

Matthew trained at Santa Clara University (Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology) and San Jose State University (undergraduate degree in Psychology).