Psychologist in Boston, Massachusetts Matthew Shang, Psychologist
Gender Identity: Male (He/Him)
Ages Served: 22-64
Appointments: In-office and Online
Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only
Accepts Insurance: Yes - View accepted plans
Matthew Shang, PhD, LP
Specializes In:
Dr. Shang is a licensed psychologist who provides individual therapy for adults. He practices from a psychodynamic and interpersonal/relational lens while incorporating elements of cognitive behavioral therapy. Dr. Shang’s background includes experience working with children and adolescents, families, and adults from a variety of racial, cultural, sexual, and socioeconomic backgrounds. He acknowledges each client’s unique set of values while fostering a safe and trusting environment that encourages the client to comfortably engage in self-exploration and be genuinely understood. Dr. Shang emphasizes a therapeutic alliance in which he and his clients work collaboratively to deepen one’s insight by identifying and then examining the factors that are impacting one’s current well-being. He is dedicated to helping clients untangle the complexities in their lives and derive new meaning that better empowers them to experience a more satisfying, enriching, and fulfilling lifestyle. Dr. Shang has a range of clinical interests and areas of specialty, which include: · Anxiety · Depression · Trauma · Life Transitions · Relationship Issues · Race & Ethnicity · Immigration & Acculturation · Gender & Sexuality · Men & Masculinity Dr. Shang completed his doctoral work at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology – Chicago Campus and completed his pre-doctoral internship and post-doctoral residency at Nova Southeastern University’s Psychology Services Center. Dr. Shang provides psychotherapy and counseling services in our North Station office. Pronouns: He/Him/His
Types of Care & Ages Served
- Individual Therapy: Ages 22-64
Areas of Focus
Individual Therapy
Get help addressing challenges and improve well-being with a clinician's guidance.
- Sexual trauma
- Trauma & PTSD
- Anxiety
- Career & work issues
- Depression/feeling down
- General relationship issues
- Marital stress or divorce
- Men's health/issues
- Panic attacks
- Premarital counseling
- Self-esteem
- Stress management
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- Tufts
Languages
- English
Education
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Chicago School of Professional Psychology
FAQs
Please call us at 617-618-5770 to schedule an appointment with Matthew Shang.
Matthew Shang generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 617-618-5770 to find out Matthew Shang's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Matthew Shang:
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- Tufts
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 617-618-5770 to see how we can help.
Matthew Shang is a Psychologist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
Matthew Shang works at:
Yes, Matthew Shang does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Matthew Shang is currently offering in-office visits at the following location: