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CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF

MARRIAGE & FAMILY THERAPISTS 

CENTRAL COAST CHAPTER

Central Coast Therapists

To strengthen the Marriage & Family therapy
profession & better serve 
our Central Coast community.


Matthew Chirman

 

Member profile details

First name
Matthew
Last name
Chirman
Organization
Tideland Counseling
Member Picture
Office Phone
805.543.5060
 

License & Education

License Type
  • Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
  • - Other License Type
Other License Type
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
License #
551
Degree(s)
  • M.S.
 

Office Location(s)

City(s) office located
  • San Luis Obispo
 

Description

Short Description (199 characters max)
I work with clients experiencing a wide range of relationship, crisis, life transition and mental health issues using a client-centered, respectful and supportive approach.
Description (2950 characters max)
For the last 22 years I have worked successfully with adult clients dealing with a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress, abuse issues, personality issues, drug and alcohol abuse/dependence, and other relationship and mental health concerns. I specialize in and enjoy working with challenging problems that have been resistant to change. I have advanced training in Cognitive Therapy and Schema Therapy, and I use a variety of therapeutic approaches including mindfulness, skills building, stress reduction and psycho-education, and "anything that works", all within a context that is supportive, client-centered, and recovery focused.

I respect the strengths and knowledge that my clients bring with them to the therapy process. You are the expert in what will work in your life situation. I see my role as one of offering alternative perspectives, helping you develop life and relationship-enhancing skills, and supporting you in making positive changes in your life.
 

Fees

Sliding Scale
No
Fee (range)
$120
Credit Cards Accepted
Yes
 

Areas of Emphasis

Emphasis
  • Couples Counseling
  • Mood Disorders
  • Personality Disorders
  • Post-Traumatic Stress
  • Women's Issues
 

Insurance Accepted

Insurance
  • - Will provide superbill for PPO insurance
Other Insurance
CenCal/MediCal
 

Client Types

Clients
  • Individual Adults
  • Couples
  • Families
  • Adolescents
  • Groups
 

Clinical Orientation

Orientation
  • - Other Orientation
  • Client Centered
  • Cognitive / Behavioral
Other Orientation
Schema Therapy; Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
 

Therapy Groups Offered

Groups
  • - Other Groups
Other Group
Borderline Personality Disorder Treatment and BPD Family Support Group
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