
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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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, VisaInsurance
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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 ShimaLicense state differs from primary location state.
- Attended Pacific Oaks College, M.A. , Graduated 2017
- Licensed by State of California / LMFT 113018License state differs from primary location state.
- License: State of Hawaii 718 / 2021
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
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
14 Endorsements
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
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
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Matthew Shima
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT