Therapist in Los Angeles, California Matthew Pfeiffer, Therapist
Provider Gender: Male
Ages Served: 18-64
Appointments: Telehealth only. In-office visits not available
Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only

Matthew Pfeiffer, MA, LPCC
When working with patients, I take a holistic approach and assess from a bio/psycho/social/spiritual point-of-view. I believe assessing the whole patient is the best way to understand underlying problems/symptoms related to psychopathology. Most importantly, empathy, trust, a therapeutic alliance and rapport is of utmost concern; I want your therapy hour to be useful, beneficial, and enjoyable. My areas of specialty include treatment of sleep disruptions/insomnia, depression and anxiety. Issues that I enjoy focusing on in a therapeutic context include chronic illness, medication adherence, coping skills, infidelity, life transitions, men’s issues, spirituality and stress.
I have experience working with LGB clients on issues of sexual identity, orientation, and HIV status. I draw from several approaches and modalities in providing therapy including christian counseling, person-centered approach, interpersonal-therapy, political psychology, and psychodynamic therapies. I completed my degrees in Clinical Psychology from Alliant International University – San Francisco. I am currently licensed to practice as an LPCC in California and LPC in Oregon. I have also earned a Master’s degree in Conflict Resolution from Portland State University in Portland.
Expertise
- Alcohol and Drug Use Issues
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Depression
- Gender Identity
- Medical Conditions/Health Psychology
- Midlife Transitions
- Sleep Disorders/Insomnia
- Women's Issues
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Aetna-Medicare
- Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)
- Blue Shield of California
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Carelon (Beacon)-Medicare
- Centivo
- Central Health Plan of California-Medicare
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)-Medicare
- ComPsych
- Elevance Health (Anthem Blue Cross)
- Elevance Health (Anthem Blue Cross)-Medicare
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Evernorth (Cigna)-Medicare
- Health Net (MHN)
- Health Net (MHN)-Medicare
- Humana-Medicare
- Kaiser Permanente (NorCal)
- Kaiser Permanente (NorCal)-Medicare
- Magellan
- Medicare
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare-Medicare
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Sana Benefits
- Sana Benefits-Medicare
- Tricare West (TriWest)
Interventions
- Christian Counseling
- Faith-Based Treatment
- Mindfulness
Populations
Education
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Alliant International University
Professional | 2016
San Francisco, CA, US
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Alliant International University
Professional | 2013
Emeryville, CA, US
Languages
- English
FAQs
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Matthew Pfeiffer. You can also call 925-282-1778 to have someone assist you.
Matthew Pfeiffer generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 925-282-1778 to find out Matthew Pfeiffer'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 Pfeiffer:
- Aetna
- Aetna-Medicare
- Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)
- Blue Shield of California
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Carelon (Beacon)-Medicare
- Centivo
- Central Health Plan of California-Medicare
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)-Medicare
- ComPsych
- Elevance Health (Anthem Blue Cross)
- Elevance Health (Anthem Blue Cross)-Medicare
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Evernorth (Cigna)-Medicare
- Health Net (MHN)
- Health Net (MHN)-Medicare
- Humana-Medicare
- Kaiser Permanente (NorCal)
- Kaiser Permanente (NorCal)-Medicare
- Magellan
- Medicare
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare-Medicare
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Sana Benefits
- Sana Benefits-Medicare
- Tricare West (TriWest)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 925-282-1778 to see how we can help.
Matthew Pfeiffer is a Therapist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
Matthew Pfeiffer works at the following locations:
Yes, Matthew Pfeiffer does offer online telehealth visits.
No, Matthew Pfeiffer is not currently offering in-office visits. They are offering online telehealth appointments.