Michelle Matthews

My communication style

My communication style is warm, friendly, and respectful. I actively listen to your spoken and unspoken needs and offer constructive feedback. I'm observant and can adjust my approach each session to your emotional needs.

My journey to mental healthcare

Growing up in LA, I saw many individuals struggle without having awareness of mental health or knowing where to get help. The desire to provide culturally competent care drew me to the field. I have been blessed to work in my passion, the mental health field, for the past sixteen years. I have worked with mild to severely mentally ill clients.

My goals for you

After obtaining a comprehensive biopsychosocial assessment, I collaborate closely with clients to identify meaningful treatment goals. As treatment progresses, I continue to gather background information and track symptom changes. As symptoms continue, end or change, treatment goals evolve and have to be updated.

Our first session

The purpose of the first session is to introduce myself, discuss the structure of therapy, and elicit priority areas to address. During the first session, I will pose questions to obtain a biopsychosocial assessment. It is common and understandable to feel nervous about opening up to a stranger. But my warm, friendly, and professional tone.

I identify as...

• Female
• Black or African American
• Christian