
Matthew R Chirman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, LPCC (he, him)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
2 Endorsed
1411 Marsh Street, Suite 105, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Let's Connect (805) 791-2566

For the 25 last years I have worked successfully with adult clients dealing with a wide range of issues including marital and relationship problems, anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress, abuse issues, personality issues and mental health concerns. I believe a trusting relationship between the therapist and client is the foundation for all growth and change. However, the relationship itself is typically not sufficient. I will help you set goals for your therapy based upon what you would like to have different in your life, and together we will explore and change the blocks which have prevented you from achieving your goals.
I specialize in and enjoy working with challenging problems that have been resistant to change. I have advanced training in Schema Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Developmental Couples Therapy, and I use a variety of therapeutic approaches within a supportive, client-centered context.
Call or Email Matthew R Chirman now for a free 15 minute consultation - (805) 791-2566
Let's Connect (805) 791-2566

Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
- Couple Sessions $150
Payment Methods
Cash, Check, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, VisaInsurance
- CenCal
- Medi-Cal
- Out of Network

Matthew R Chirman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, LPCC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (805) 791-2566
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 39579 Matthew R Chirman
- Attended Minnesota State University, Mankato, Graduated 1999
- Licensed by State of California / 39579
- Certificate from Academy of Cognitive Therapy Diplomate 1049
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Relationship Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
Expertise
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Bisexual
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Domestic Violence
- Family Conflict
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Mood Disorders
- Narcissistic Personality (NPD)
- Parenting
- Psychosis
- Self-Harming
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
- Sexual Abuse
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Ideation
- Transgender
- Trauma and PTSD
2 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Developmental Couples Therapy
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Humanistic
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Schema Therapy
Location
Primary Location
Tidelands Counseling
1411 Marsh Street
Suite 105
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 791-2566Email me
Nearby Areas
Counties

Matthew R Chirman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, LPCC
Call for a free consultation now - (805) 791-2566