- 22 years experience
- CA LMFT
- Works with depression
About Matthew
Matthew Esselstrom is a California-licensed marriage and family therapist with 22 years of clinical experience. Matthew helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship strain, and motivation challenges. He emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in his work. Seeking change can feel hard, and he aims to support people as they take those first steps.
In sessions Matthew listens first and adapts the conversation to each person's needs. He works with people facing anger management, addiction concerns, grief, trauma, and intimacy-related issues. He also supports those coping with career pressures, sleep or eating problems, and life transitions.
Matthew draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address both mood and behavioral concerns. He helps clients understand patterns that keep them stuck and practices ways to try something different in day-to-day life. Goals are set together so progress is practical and measurable.
People come for help with a wide range of concerns, including ADHD, bipolar mood issues, parenting stress, and compassion fatigue. Matthew also addresses topics such as attachment difficulties, abandonment, and blended family adjustments. His approach is collaborative and straightforward.
He tailors each treatment plan to the individual rather than using one method for everyone. Sessions focus on what the person needs right now and on steps they can take between meetings. Matthew supports change at a pace that feels manageable for the client.
In sessions Matthew listens first and adapts the conversation to each person's needs. He works with people facing anger management, addiction concerns, grief, trauma, and intimacy-related issues. He also supports those coping with career pressures, sleep or eating problems, and life transitions.
Matthew draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address both mood and behavioral concerns. He helps clients understand patterns that keep them stuck and practices ways to try something different in day-to-day life. Goals are set together so progress is practical and measurable.
People come for help with a wide range of concerns, including ADHD, bipolar mood issues, parenting stress, and compassion fatigue. Matthew also addresses topics such as attachment difficulties, abandonment, and blended family adjustments. His approach is collaborative and straightforward.
He tailors each treatment plan to the individual rather than using one method for everyone. Sessions focus on what the person needs right now and on steps they can take between meetings. Matthew supports change at a pace that feels manageable for the client.
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