Matthew D Silverstein
Psychologist, PhD
Verified by Psychology Today
1 Endorsed
West Hollywood, CA 90046
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If you are moving through a difficult transition or wanting to tend to the deeper psychological aspects of past traumatic situations or persistent addictions, my work can help you. My training is based in a psychoanalytic perspective coupled with mindfulness-based cognitive therapy and a genuine appreciation for sexual, cultural, and spiritual diversity. A psychoanalytic view suggests that current problems may be sourced in unconscious patterns, often rooted in the past, that would benefit from attention and understanding. Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy helps reduce addictive behaviors and anxiety through the practice of gentle self observation and present moment awareness.
I specialize in treating psychological trauma and related anxiety and depression using approaches anchored in current research and a holistic sensibility. I also specialize in using an LGBTQ affirmative perspective--viewing sexual and gender variety as entirely natural forms of self expression often thwarted by oppressive forces like trans/homophobia.
I bring experience drawn from 8 years on an interdisciplinary team at UCLA neuropsychiatric hospital as well as 25 years in private practice. I am on the faculty at Antioch University, Los Angeles, directing the Spiritual and Depth Psychology Specialization. You are welcome to call me to discuss working together.
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Finances
Fees
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by Cash, Check, Venmo, Zelle
Insurance
- Out of Network
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Matthew D Silverstein
Psychologist,
PhD
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / PSY26733
- In Practice for 26 Years
- Certificate from EMDRIA EMDR Certified Therapist / 2019
- Certificate from Psychoanalytic Center of California Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy / 2008
- Attended Pacifica Graduate Institute, Graduated 2005
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Matthew D Silverstein
Psychologist,
PhD
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- LGBTQ+
- Trauma and PTSD
- Spirituality
Expertise
- Addiction
- Anxiety
- Bisexual
- Chronic Illness
- Creative Process, Entertainment Industry
- Depression
- Dual Diagnosis
- HIV, holistic health
- Lesbian
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Personality Disorders
- Racial Identity
- Relationship Issues
- Sexual Abuse
- Transgender
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Matthew D Silverstein
Psychologist,
PhD
Client Focus
Age
Adults,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals,
Couples
Communities
Bisexual Allied,
Gay Allied,
HIV / AIDS Allied,
Lesbian Allied,
Non-Binary Allied,
Queer Allied,
Racial Justice Allied,
Transgender Allied
Age
Adults,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals,
Couples
Communities
Bisexual Allied,
Gay Allied,
HIV / AIDS Allied,
Lesbian Allied,
Non-Binary Allied,
Queer Allied,
Racial Justice Allied,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- EMDR
- Jungian
- LGBTQ Affirmative
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Multicultural
- Psychoanalytic
- Psychodynamic
- Transpersonal
- Trauma Focused
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Matthew D Silverstein
Psychologist,
PhD
Location
Nearby Areas
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (424) 294-8591
Matthew D Silverstein
Psychologist,
PhD
Last Modified: 1 Feb 2023