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Matthew Tapia

Calm, practical guidance for life and relationships

LMFT Arizona

Experience
11 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Parenting
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Matthew

Matthew Tapia is an Arizona-based Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 11 years of experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strains, parenting challenges, and life transitions.

Background and approach

He draws on a range of clinical methods to tailor sessions to each person or family, emphasizing practical skills and shared goals while respecting where clients are starting from. Matthew aims to help clients reduce distress, improve communication, and rebuild connection in relationships.

His background includes work in independent practice and nonprofit mental health settings, providing direct counseling, consultation, supervision, and training. Over his career he has supported people facing trauma and abuse, ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, caregiving stress, autism and Asperger syndrome, anger, and other complex challenges.

Matthew values collaborative work and mixes approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness, and client-centered methods to find the best fit for each person.

Practical approaches for online therapy and skill building

Matthew integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy into online work. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms and improve coping, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress. ACT emphasizes accepting difficult feelings while clarifying values and committing to meaningful action, helping clients navigate life changes and build a values-driven life.

He also draws on client-centered principles that prioritize empathetic listening and collaboration, creating space for each person to set goals. Finding the right mix of techniques is part of the therapeutic process, and he works together with clients to determine which approaches best fit their needs, goals, and preferences over time.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which offer flexibility for busy schedules or those who prefer not to travel. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, practice skills between sessions, and access consistent support from licensed professionals regardless of location within Arizona.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Matthew address?
He works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, parenting matters, depression, ADHD, trauma and abuse, anger, and self-esteem concerns.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Matthew uses a collaborative, client-centered style that emphasizes practical skills and mindfulness while adapting techniques from CBT, ACT, and DBT to meet individual needs.
How much experience does he bring to sessions?
He has 11 years of clinical experience working in both independent practice and nonprofit mental health settings with individuals, families, and couples.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
Matthew is an LMFT with license details AZ LMFT 15945 and CA LMFT 131725, and he practices in Arizona.
Which languages are available for sessions and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English, and he is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats does he offer?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are costs and scheduling handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions are arranged through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist 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