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Matthew Schauer
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High satisfaction rate with clients

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In therapy, I utilize evidence-based treatment modalities and specialize in family therapy, couples therapy, addiction, PTSD, anxiety, and depression. My approach incorporates a variety of evidence-based therapeutic approaches tailored to the needs of each client. My goal is to develop a therapeutic relationship where trust, vulnerability, and safety can be experienced, allowing each client to grow at their level of comfort.

About Matthew

Location

Virtual, California

Insurance Accepted

Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Centivo, Health Net, Aetna, Anthem / Out of State BlueCard, Blue Shield of California, Out-of-pocket

Communication Style

Action-oriented, Direct, Empowering, Mindful, Solution-oriented

Focus areas

Anger Issues, Anxiety, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Couples Therapy (2+ adults in session), Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Divorce, Family Conflict (1 adult in session), Family Therapy (2+ adults in session), Grief, Individual Therapy, Life Transitions, Men's Issues, Panic, Premarital Counseling (2 adults in session), Relationship Concerns (1 adult in session), Sexual Assault/Sexual Abuse, Stress, Substance Use, Trauma, Workplace Stress

Years of Experience

10+
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My goal is to develop a therapeutic relationship where trust, vulnerability, and safety can be experienced, allowing each client to grow at their level of comfort.

License number

#97529

Approaches

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Couples [The Gottman Method]
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERP or EXRP)
  • Harm Reduction
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Prolonged Exposure
  • Relational
  • Solution-Focused
  • Strengths-Based

Languages Spoken

English

Education

PsyD - Marital and Family Therapy, Alliant International University, California School of Professional Psychology Certificate - The Trauma Resiliency Model for PTSD

Interests

Some of my most passionate interests include playing and watching baseball. I enjoy football, hiking, and reading about history and philosophy.

License details

Matthew Schauer,
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
#97529 (exp October 2026)