Matthew Fleming, AMFT

Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, #134609

Matthew is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist who earned a master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and Professional Clinical Counseling from Saint Mary’s College of California. Drawing from a strong foundation in evidence-based and relational approaches, Matthew is dedicated to helping individuals toward greater emotional balance, self-awareness, and healthier relationships.

Matthew integrates a variety of therapeutic modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). These approaches emphasize understanding the connection between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors while developing practical coping skills to navigate life’s challenges. Matthew believes in tailoring therapy to each client’s unique needs—offering both structure and compassion to support meaningful and sustainable change.

A significant area of Matthew’s professional passion lies in working with substance use and addiction. He views addiction not simply as a behavioral issue, but as a complex interplay of biological vulnerability, psychological factors, and environmental influences. With a compassionate and nonjudgmental stance, Matthew helps clients explore the underlying factors contributing to substance use, build insight into triggers, and strengthen healthier coping strategies. His work often includes supporting individuals navigating recovery, relapse prevention, and co-occurring mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, and trauma.

Matthew approaches therapy with warmth, curiosity, and authenticity. He strives to create a safe, collaborative environment where clients can explore difficult emotions, develop new perspectives, and reconnect with their values and goals. Whether addressing addiction, relationship stress, or emotional dysregulation, Matthew’s work is guided by the belief that everyone has the capacity for healing and growth when given the proper support.