Matthew Shima
He/Him/His
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFTHe/Him/His
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFTMatthew is a licensed marriage and family therapist based on the island of Maui, Hawai’i serving residents of California and Hawai’i.
Many of the clients he works with are successful creatives, professionals, or are in the helping field themselves. While they are competent in many parts of their lives, often there is a sense of something missing, or some area in which they are struggling. It is common for many people to have difficulty in their relationships, to worry about the future, or feel stuck in their lives. His clients tend to be deeply interested and curious about the emotional, relational, and spiritual aspects of their lives and are committed to growth, learning, and healing.
Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)
Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life
Trauma - Coping and healing after threatening or scary events, such as witnessing accidents or experiencing sexual, verbal, emotional, or physical abuse
Spirituality & religion - Exploring beliefs and practices related to meaning, existence, and spiritual health and healing; enjoying a deeper felt connection with the spiritual dimension of one's life
Relationship issues - Understanding one’s wants and needs in relationships; exploring patterns of interaction, addressing concerns, and strengthening satisfaction in relationships and dating
Couples counseling - Addressing relationship challenges and life transitions; strengthening communication and feelings of security, desire, connection, and love
Matthew Shima is not in-network with any insurances.
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Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.
Years of Experience: 5 years
Shima Therapy, Founder / Therapist, 2019 - Present
Pacific Oaks College, MA, Marriage and Family Therapy, Trauma Studies, 2017
California Institute of the Arts (CalArts), BFA, Program in Art, 2005
Hawaii: MFT-718
California: 113018
English
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