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Matthew Shima

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LMFT Shima Therapy
In-person In-person
Telehealth Telehealth
Available this week
Specializes in: Anxiety, Depression, Stress, Burnout, Relationship Issues,
In network with Out of Network, Out of Pocket

Introduction

I am a licensed marriage and family therapist (CA#113018, HI#718) based on the island of Maui, Hawai’i serving residents of California, Hawai'i and Japan. In Japanese, my last name means “island.” Fittingly, I am based on the tropical island of Maui, Hawai’i and frequent the island country of Japan. As a multiethnic Japanese American I feel at home across the Pacific. I’ve spent time in various parts of the world and have become well versed in crossing oceans, in crossing cultures, and in bridging gaps. As I move through the world I have the experience of both fitting in nowhere and fitting in everywhere. Living cross-culturally has added to my flexibility, my ability to tolerate ambiguity, and feeling comfortable in the space between. In Japanese we say, aimai. I have grown to understand my identity as ever flowing and dynamic. Through this experience my life has come to be about creating a sense of place and belonging, aiding connection and harmony, and cultivating compassion and meaning. What is your story?

GENDER Male
PRONOUNS He/Him/His
RACE & ETHNICITY Asian, Biracial/Multiracial, White, Asian American

Highlights

  • Accepting new clients
  • Available on nights
  • Offers free consultation
  • In-person & telehealth appointments
  • Accepts online payments and insurance

Licenses

  • LMFT #113018 (CA) We've used a trusted third-party service to verify this practitioner's license.
  • LMFT #718 (HI) We've used a trusted third-party service to verify this practitioner's license.
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Specialties

Additional focus areas

Treatment Approaches

Population focus

Appointment types

  • Individuals
  • Couples
  • Groups

Communities

  • Asian American
  • AAPI
  • Multi-ethnic, biracial, multiracial, multicultural
  • Open Relationships/Polyamory

Age groups

  • Young Adults (18-24)
  • Adults (24+)

Languages

  • English
  • Japanese

Faiths

  • Buddhist

Payment options Free intro call available

Pay with insurance

Matthew Shima accepts these insurance providers. What you pay depends on your plan.
  • Out of Network
  • Out of Pocket

Pay out-of-pocket

  • Relationship Therapy $250
  • Individual Therapy $250

Locations

Video Office

FAQ

Is Matthew Shima accepting new clients and do they offer online appointment requests? Matthew Shima is currently accepting new clients and can be booked on the Therapy Finder website. Matthew Shima also offers a free consultation.
Does Matthew Shima offer telehealth appointments? Matthew Shima does offer telehealth appointments. You can request to book a telehealth appointment with them on their Therapy Finder profile.
What areas does Matthew Shima specialize in? Matthew Shima specializes in the following areas: Anxiety, Couples Counseling, Cultural Adjustment, Depression, Loneliness, Mindfulness, Multicultural Concerns, Relationship Issues, Self Esteem, Social Anxiety, Spirituality and Religion, Stress, Trauma, Burnout, and Compassion Fatigue.
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