Matthew Shima

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

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14 Endorsed

2070 West Vineyard Street, Suite 2, Wailuku, HI 96793

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I specialize in supporting successful professionals (particularly those in the helping and creative fields) navigating cycles of worry, perfectionism, and prioritizing others over themselves. Many of my clients deeply value harmony and connection, yet struggle to balance these with their own well-being. Together, we work to ease self-doubt, foster self-compassion, and embrace authenticity, aiming for greater ease and joy in their journey while honoring their personal needs and aspirations.

In therapy our work together, our focus will be on expanding awareness—of thoughts, feelings, and body sensations—and clarifying hopes, fears, strengths, and relational patterns. Through collaborative dialogue and experiential exercises, we will cultivate emotional skillfulness and compassion leading to greater confidence and a vibrant sense of self.

In therapy with me, my clients find support in managing emotional and relational challenges, aligning aspirations with actions, and navigating complexities in both personal and professional life.

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My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Shima Therapy

2070 West Vineyard Street

Suite 2

Wailuku, HI 96793 map

Shima Therapy

Santa Monica, CA 90405

I teach people to develop their skill of awareness and to hold their experience with kindness and care.

I specialize in Spirituality, Relationship Issues and Self Esteem

$250 Per Session

I see individuals and couples

Connect with Matthew Shima

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Shima Therapy

2070 West Vineyard Street

Suite 2

Wailuku, HI 96793 map

Shima Therapy

Santa Monica, CA 90405

I teach people to develop their skill of awareness and to hold their experience with kindness and care.

I specialize in Spirituality, Relationship Issues and Self Esteem

$250 Per Session

I see individuals and couples

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $250
Couple Sessions $250
Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

Out of Network

Matthew Shima

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

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Matthew Shima

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

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Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / LMFT 113018 Matthew Shima

License state differs from primary location state.

Education and Years In Practice

Attended Pacific Oaks College, M.A. , Graduated 2017

Additional Credentials

Licensed by State of California / LMFT 113018

License state differs from primary location state.

License: State of Hawaii 718 / 2021

I hold licenses in both California and Hawai'i.

Matthew Shima

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now.

I hold licenses in both California and Hawai'i.

Matthew Shima

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Spirituality
Relationship Issues
Self Esteem

Expertise

Anxiety
Codependency
Coping Skills
Depression
Divorce
Family Conflict
Grief
Infidelity
Internet Addiction
Life Coaching
Life Transitions
Marital and Premarital
Men's Issues
Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
Peer Relationships
Racial Identity
Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
Sexual Abuse
Sexual Addiction
Stress
Trauma and PTSD

Many of my clients are very successful and competent in the their professional lives, but often struggle with their emotional and relational lives, or to manage it all. It can seem hard to reconcile what they know they should be doing and what they end up actually doing. Therapy can be very helpful in developing greater awareness of what keeps them stuck and finding a way through.

Matthew Shima

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Matthew Shima

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now.

14 Endorsements

Michelle Sargent

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, RYT-200

I have had the honor and pleasure of witnessing Matthew in action for the past 6 years. His work with clients, colleagues, and trainees is imbued with his calm and grounded energy, keen mind, and warm presence. I'm so glad to have him as a colleague!

Lily Truong

Matthew is a highly effective and incredibly insightful therapist and clinical supervisor. His grounding presence encourages the intentional practice of being in the here & now, and his approach is perfectly balanced with gentleness and directness.

Kerrie Jones

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, APCC

I have been looking forward to working with Matthew from the moment he interviewed me for my internship. He's is a great supervisor with great insight! His clients are very lucky to have him!

Megan Plotkowski

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, MS, AMFT, PhD

Matthew is a talented and insightful therapist and a respected supervisor and colleague.

Linda Yoon

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Kristen Welke

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Lance Tango

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Angelynn Hermes

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CGP

Katherine Chan

Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, RYT

Diana Siew

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, 200 RYT

Kathryn Kupillas

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, EMDR, RLT

Michael Pierce

Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MA, LMFT

Christina Kam

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFT

Matthew has the ability to create a safe space to discuss and consult openly as an associate clinician. I always appreciate being able to participate in supervision authentically to have honest conversations.

Tuul Gantogtokh

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT

Matthew creates a safe, respectful, and comfortable environment for his supervisees. His patience and presence not only provide us with support but also inspire a deeper curiosity to learn more about the subject.

Client Focus

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples

Communities

Queer Allied

Ethnicity

Asian

I also speak

Conversational Japanese ,

Japanese

Religion

Buddhist

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples

Communities

Queer Allied

Ethnicity

Asian

I also speak

Conversational Japanese ,

Japanese

Religion

Buddhist

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Existential
Gestalt
Humanistic
Relational
Somatic
Trauma Focused

A main focus of our work will be developing and expanding your capacity for awareness. Awareness of your thoughts, feelings, body sensations, facilitating clarity on your hopes & fears, likes & dislikes, strengths & resources, and relational patterns. We will use a creative and holistic approach of collaborative dialogue and experiential exercises to develop awareness and cultivate compassion.

Matthew Shima

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Matthew Shima

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Location

Primary Location

Shima Therapy

2070 West Vineyard Street

Suite 2

Wailuku, HI 96793

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Additional Location

Shima Therapy

Santa Monica, CA 90405

Nearby Areas

Cities

Counties

Zips

Neighborhoods

Haight-Ashbury

I teach people to develop their skill of awareness and to hold their experience with kindness and care.

Matthew Shima

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

I teach people to develop their skill of awareness and to hold their experience with kindness and care.

Matthew Shima

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT