Matthew Fleming, AMFT

Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, #134609

I’m an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, and I earned my master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and Professional Clinical Counseling from Saint Mary’s College of California.

I work with clients who are navigating life’s challenges and looking for a supportive space to grow, heal, and better understand themselves. I have a particular interest in helping individuals experiencing anxiety, panic, depression, trauma/PTSD, ADHD, emotional regulation difficulties, addiction, burnout, and self-esteem concerns. I also support clients coping with academic pressure, family conflict, grief and loss, and major life transitions.

I’m especially passionate about working with young adults, college students, and athletes who are managing unique pressures, as well as adults who grew up in stressful or abusive environments and are now looking to process past experiences, break unhelpful patterns, and build healthier relationships with themselves and others.

My approach to therapy is warm, accepting, and validating. Early on, I focus on building rapport, gathering information, and offering psychoeducation to help you understand what you’re experiencing and why. At the same time, I encourage you to take an active role in shaping sessions and bring in whatever feels most important to you each week.

I draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness-based practices, and solution-focused therapy to help build skills, regulate emotions, and develop new ways of responding to life’s challenges. My style is strengths-based, collaborative, and engaging, and I’ll often incorporate humor and creativity when it fits. I believe therapy can be both meaningful and supportive, while still feeling approachable and even enjoyable.

My goal is to create a space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered as you move toward meaningful change and greater well-being.