Matthew Shapiro
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, APCC (he, him)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
6 Endorsed
Available online only
Yucca Valley, CA 92284
Let's Connect (323) 443-7338
You’re not lost. But you’re not fully in your life either. From the outside, things may look fine—but underneath, something doesn’t quite line up.
Maybe you’re in a job that pays the bills but leaves you flat. Maybe your relationships don’t meet you—you feel unseen, or like you’re the one doing most of the adjusting. Maybe there’s a low hum of anxiety, or a sense your energy and direction aren’t where they could be.
And the confusing part is—you often know this. But knowing hasn’t translated into change.
At some point, you learned it wasn’t entirely safe to be fully yourself. So you adapted. That helped—but parts of you went quiet.
These days, it can feel like you’re living alongside your life rather than fully inside it.
Our work is about bridging that gap.
With individuals, we build a grounded sense that you can trust yourself and act from that place—while also getting honest about the blind spots and patterns that may be getting in your way.
With couples, we slow things down and go beneath the argument you keep having—so each person can own their part and relate honestly, without losing connection.
At its core, this work is about being more fully yourself with the people that matter most. What’s on the other side isn’t just relief—it’s a life that feels aligned with who you actually are.
Call or Email Matthew Shapiro now for a free 15 minute consultation - (323) 443-7338
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $275
- Couple Sessions $300
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Mastercard, Paypal, VisaInsurance
- Out of Network
Matthew Shapiro
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, APCC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (323) 443-7338
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 155220 Matthew Shapiro
- In Practice for 6 years
- Attended Pacifica Graduate Institute, Master's in Counseling Psychology, Graduated 2022
- Membership with California Association of Marriage & Family Therapists (CAMFT) 10005612
- Degree/Diploma from McGill University Bachelor of Arts
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Matthew Shapiro
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, APCC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (323) 443-7338
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Artists and Creatives
- Couples Therapy
- Life Transitions
Expertise
- Career Counseling
- Family Conflict
- Life Coaching
- Marital and Premarital
- Men's Issues
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Stress
Matthew Shapiro
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, APCC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (323) 443-7338
6 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Family / Marital
- Humanistic
- Integrative
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Interpersonal
- Jungian
- Person-Centered
- Positive Psychology
- Psychobiological Approach Couple Therapy
- Relational
- Somatic
- Strength-Based
Matthew Shapiro
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, APCC
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Location
Additional Location
Santa Monica, CA 90401
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Matthew Shapiro
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, APCC
Call for a free consultation now - (323) 443-7338