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James Matter
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
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James Matter

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
San Francisco, CA 94131
Let's Connect (415) 475-0481
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You're in emotional pain, you have problems you've been trying to solve. You want to feel better, to feel seen, heard, understood. You want to change, feel better.
I have worked with a wide variety of clients with backgrounds ranging from street homeless to successful business owner, sometimes in the same person. I've trained in a variety of treatment methods but try to avoid therapy-speak while using them. Clients I've seen have suffered from anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship problems, addictions.
Looking for help can feel so hard. Who to trust? It's safe to get in touch; if we talk for a little bit you can get a feeling for whether or not we can work together. I'd love to be able to help, but if we talk and you don't feel it's a fit for you, that's OK.
Call or James Matter now for a free 15 minute consultation - (415) 475-0481

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

San Francisco, CA 94131

(415) 475-0481
I specialize in Addiction, Depression and Anxiety 
I see individuals and couples  
Let's Connect (415) 475-0481
Photo of James Matter, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

San Francisco, CA 94131

(415) 475-0481
I specialize in Addiction, Depression and Anxiety 
I see individuals and couples  

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 40916 James Matter
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 21 years
  • Attended San Francisco State University, MA, Graduated 1994
Photo of James Matter, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
James Matter
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (415) 475-0481
Photo of James Matter, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
James Matter
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (415) 475-0481

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Addiction
  • Depression
  • Anxiety

Expertise

  • Alcohol Use
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Chronic Pain
  • Chronic Relapse
  • Drug Abuse
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Family Conflict
  • Mood Disorders
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Trauma and PTSD
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I prefer to start treatment with behavioral interventions to see if some immediate relief can be achieved. From there the next step is to work in a more cognitive way, followed by more wide-ranging and deeper exploration of issues as we may decide on together.
Photo of James Matter, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
James Matter
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (415) 475-0481
"
I prefer to start treatment with behavioral interventions to see if some immediate relief can be achieved. From there the next step is to work in a more cognitive way, followed by more wide-ranging and deeper exploration of issues as we may decide on together.
Photo of James Matter, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
James Matter
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (415) 475-0481

Client Focus

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Family Systems
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Person-Centered
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Strength-Based
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I prefer to look at behavioral interventions that can be implemented to get some symptom relief as soon as possible, followed by both solution-focused and cognitive work. I encourage people who have a spiritual orientation to bring this into the work as much as possible, taking an expansive view of what spirituality is.
Photo of James Matter, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
James Matter
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (415) 475-0481
"
I prefer to look at behavioral interventions that can be implemented to get some symptom relief as soon as possible, followed by both solution-focused and cognitive work. I encourage people who have a spiritual orientation to bring this into the work as much as possible, taking an expansive view of what spirituality is.
Photo of James Matter, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
James Matter
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (415) 475-0481

Location

Primary Location

San Francisco, CA 94131

(415) 475-0481

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Photo of James Matter, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
James Matter
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call for a free consultation now - (415) 475-0481
Photo of James Matter, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
James Matter
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call for a free consultation now - (415) 475-0481