Matthew Farwell
he/him
About
Matthew
I love creating a comfortable environment where my clients feel completely free to express themselves. I truly believe everyone has hidden or unrecognized strengths just waiting to be acknowledged, and I make it a point to highlight those strengths in our work together. I don't believe therapists should be robots, which is why I use a humanistic, person-centered approach. For me, it is incredibly rewarding to help clients understand their feelings, gain insight into their challenges, and make actionable changes in their lives once they feel ready.
In my spare time, I enjoy going to the gym, soaking up the sun at the beach, analyzing themes in movies and TV shows, or playing social deduction board games. I also have a deep appreciation for quotes that capture the human condition, and I’ll occasionally bring one into our sessions if I feel it might offer comfort or a helpful new perspective
Matthew
treats clients with
Stress
Depression
Anxiety
Substance Use
Cultural or Racial Identity
Childhood Challenges
Weight Management
Physical Health
Anger
Postpartum Mood Disorders
ADHD
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Relationship Difficulties
Sex/Intimacy
Life Transitions
Sexual Issues
Sleep or Insomnia
Trauma and PTSD
Communities
Matthew
specializes in
Religion
Spirituality
LGBTQIA+ Affirming
Older Adults
Immigrants/Refugees
Approaches
Matthew
can use
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Mindfulness
Motivational Interviewing
Solution-Focused Therapy
Humanistic/Transpersonal
Narrative Therapy
Psychodynamic
Matthew
education and experience
- Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor at Rula
- Master of Science in Clinical Psychology from Notre Dame de Namur University
- Recipient of the Spirit of the Psychology Department Award
- Recipient of the Academic Excellence in Psychology Award
- Bachelor of Arts, Psychology from Notre Dame de Namur University
- Therapist Intern at San Mateo County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services
Matthew
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