Matt Serna (Matthew Serna)
he/him
About
Matt
Matt is dedicated to helping people access their inner strengths to achieve their goals and overcome their challenges. Matthew uses evidence-based practices and a client-centered approach to build a strong therapeutic alliance that values collaboration. He is passionate about helping people change unhelpful thinking styles and behaviors so they may experience a more authentic life that is aligned with their goals and values.
Matt
treats clients with
Bipolar
Anxiety
Stress
Depression
Grief and Loss
Childhood Challenges
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Weight Management
Body Dysmorphic Disorder
Relationship Difficulties
Life Transitions
Hoarding
Anger
Sleep or Insomnia
Sex/Intimacy
Communities
Matt
specializes in
Men's Issues
Spirituality
Religion
Approaches
Matt
can use
Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE)
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Social Phobia
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia
Psychodynamic
Psychoanalytic
Humanistic/Transpersonal
Solution-Focused Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Dialectical Behavioral (DBT)
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Panic
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Mindfulness
Matt
education and experience
- Mental Health Clinician at San Benito County, Hollister CA
- Therapist at Mid-Peninsula Eating Disorder Clinic, Palo Alto CA
- Associate Marriage and Family Therapist at Community Health Awareness Council, Mountain View CA
- M.A. in Counseling Psychology from Santa Clara University, Santa Clara CA
Matt
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