Psychotherapy

Who I Work With

Throughout my training I’ve worked with patients across the clinical spectrum, from Mood and Anxiety Disorders to Bipolar Disorder and Schizophrenia. I now specialize in treating anxiety disorders (e.g., Generalized Anxiety, OCD, Social Anxiety) and depression.

I am experienced with ERP and exposure therapies and have expertise in mindfulness-based interventions, where I have taught mindfulness for 10+ years and authored several peer-reviewed journal articles on mindfulness and mind-body health. Many of my patients are also struggling with the downstream effects of anxiety and depression such as poor sleep, relationship struggles, and engaging in healthy lifestyle behaviors (e.g., exercise, diet, reducing substance use). I integrative Motivational Interviewing into my work to support behavior change aligned with your personal goals and values.

Sessions can be in-person or virtual.

Philosophy and approach

I see my role as a therapist as someone to hold space for your personal growth to unfold, at your own pace and aligned with your own purpose. Underneath all the fancy jargon and “techniques” (e.g., CBT, ACT, MI, etc.), the most powerful and transformative element I can offer is a patient and compassionate “bearing witness” to your personal evolution. In my experience, that is the key to sustainable change. You embark on the journey. My role is to support you in the process.

My Training and background

I received my Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology (San Diego) with an emphasis in Health Psychology. As a graduate student, I engaged in clinical and research rotations at UC San Diego (Regional Burn Center), Scripps Institute of Integrative Medicine, and the VA San Diego. I completed my predoctoral internship in primary care-behavioral health integration (PCBH) at the Alaska Family Medicine Residency/Providence Family Medicine Center in Anchorage, Alaska, and received postdoctoral training at the USC Keck School of Medicine. I am Board Certified in Biofeedback with a specialty in heart rate variability.

I served as a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and the Behavioral Sciences at USC from 2020-2023, where I engaged in clinical care, research, and supervision/teaching of psychiatry residents, in addition to sitting on the steering committee for the USC Center for Mindfulness Science. I have extensive training in mindfulness including as a researcher, practitioner (15 years), and teacher (10+ years), frequently leading workshops and lectures on mindfulness and mental health to organizations and public audiences.

Contact

If you have any questions or would like to schedule a free 15-minute consultation, please send an email to: hello@matthewgoodmanphd.com

Location

I am located on the westside of Los Angeles and use a HIPAA-compliant secure platform for virtual sessions.