Matthew Dunn, MC, LMFT, Therapist in San Diego, California

Specialties:

Childhood behavioral issues School behavioral issues +73

Ages Served

6-75+

Manages Medications

No, provides therapy only

Accepts Insurance

Yes - View accepted plans

About Matthew Dunn (He/Him)

Matthew Dunn treats patients starting at 8 years old and preferably in-person with telemedicine available. Mr. Dunn is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology at CSU San Marcos, and his Master of Arts degree in Counseling at the University of Phoenix.

Matthew has over 30 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families dealing with numerous issues such as: oppositional defiance, depression, anxiety, anger, grief/loss, abuse, neglect, domestic violence, relationship conflicts, severe mental illness, personality disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, military family matters, and school related concerns. Matthew is comfortable assisting those with all types of backgrounds and utilizes a client-centered, solution-focused, and cognitive behavioral approach.

Types of Care & Ages Served

Individual Therapy: Ages 6-75+
Couples Therapy: Ages 18-75+
Family Therapy: Ages 6-75+

Areas of Focus

Individual Therapy

Get help addressing challenges and improve well-being with a clinician's guidance.

Ability status
ADHD
Adoption & foster care
Aging
Anger issues
Anxiety
Attachment issues
Attention & focus
Autism: generally independent
Bipolar Disorder
Body image
Bullying or harassment
Career & relationships (mid-life)
Career & work issues
Caregiving
Childhood behavioral issues
Depression/feeling down
Detachment/disconnection
Dissociative disorders
Domestic violence & abuse
Early adulthood: Independent living or relationships
Early adulthood: Starting college or career
Emotional abuse
Empty nesters
End-of-life challenges
Ethnic identity
Family conflict
Fertility
First responder stress
Focus, concentration & memory
Gambling
Gender identity
General relationship issues
Grief & loss
Immigration/cultural status
Intense mood changes
LGBTQ+
Marital stress or divorce
Men's health/issues
Menopause & perimenopause
Military & veteran
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Other addictive behaviors
Other women's health concerns
Panic attacks
Parenthood
Parenting
Phobias
PMS & PMDD
Pornography/sexual behaviors
Post-partum depression & anxiety
Pre-conception
Pregnancy
Pregnancy loss
Premarital counseling
Racial identity
Religion & spirituality
Retirement
School avoidance
School behavioral issues
Self-esteem
Self-injury or cutting
Sex & intimacy issues
Sexual trauma
Sleep issues or insomnia
Social injustice
Social skills & communication
Stress management
Trauma & PTSD
Unhealthy eating habits
Video game/internet

Couples Therapy

Helps partners address relationship conflict and improve communication with a clinician's guidance.

Ability status
ADHD
Adoption & foster care
Aging
Anger issues
Anxiety
Attachment issues
Attention & focus
Autism: generally independent
Bipolar Disorder
Body image
Bullying or harassment
Career & relationships (mid-life)
Career & work issues
Caregiving
Childhood behavioral issues
Chronic pain-related issues
Depression/feeling down
Detachment/disconnection
Dissociative disorders
Domestic violence & abuse
Early adulthood: Independent living or relationships
Early adulthood: Starting college or career
Emotional abuse
Empty nesters
End-of-life challenges
Ethnic identity
Family conflict
Fertility
First responder stress
Focus, concentration & memory
Gambling
Gender identity
General relationship issues
Grief & loss
Immigration/cultural status
Intense mood changes
LGBTQ+
Marital stress or divorce
Men's health/issues
Menopause & perimenopause
Military & veteran
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Other addictive behaviors
Other women's health concerns
Panic attacks
Parenthood
Parenting
Phobias
PMS & PMDD
Pornography/sexual behaviors
Post-partum depression & anxiety
Pre-conception
Pregnancy
Pregnancy loss
Premarital counseling
Racial identity
Religion & spirituality
Retirement
School avoidance
School behavioral issues
Self-esteem
Self-injury or cutting
Sex & intimacy issues
Sexual trauma
Sleep issues or insomnia
Social injustice
Social skills & communication
Sports performance
Stress from ongoing health issues
Stress management
Trauma & PTSD
Unhealthy eating habits
Video game/internet

Family Therapy

Improve communication and resolve conflicts within family dynamics with a clinician's guidance.

Childhood behavioral issues
School behavioral issues
Ability status
ADHD
Adoption & foster care
Aging
Anger issues
Anxiety
Attachment issues
Attention & focus
Autism: generally independent
Bipolar Disorder
Body image
Bullying or harassment
Career & relationships (mid-life)
Caregiving
Chronic pain-related issues
Depression/feeling down
Detachment/disconnection
Dissociative disorders
Domestic violence & abuse
Early adulthood: Independent living or relationships
Early adulthood: Starting college or career
Emotional abuse
Empty nesters
End-of-life challenges
Ethnic identity
Family conflict
Fertility
First responder stress
Focus, concentration & memory
Gambling
Gender identity
General relationship issues
Grief & loss
Immigration/cultural status
Intense mood changes
Learning challenges
LGBTQ+
Marital stress or divorce
Men's health/issues
Menopause & perimenopause
Military & veteran
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Other addictive behaviors
Other women's health concerns
Panic attacks
Parenthood
Parenting
Phobias
PMS & PMDD
Pornography/sexual behaviors
Post-partum depression & anxiety
Pre-conception
Pregnancy
Pregnancy loss
Premarital counseling
Racial identity
Religion & spirituality
Retirement
School avoidance
Self-esteem
Self-injury or cutting
Sex & intimacy issues
Sexual trauma
Sleep issues or insomnia
Social injustice
Social skills & communication
Sports performance
Stress from ongoing health issues
Stress management
Trauma & PTSD
Unhealthy eating habits
Video game/internet

Insurances Accepted

Languages

English

Education

University of Phoenix
California State University San Marcos

Locations

LifeStance Health
8989 Rio San Diego Dr
Suite 200
San Diego, CA 92108

Get Directions Phone Number

619-272-8391

858-430-2566

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They have not only served me but my children. When we needed help as survivors of abuse they did everything in their power plus went the extra mile. This place is where you need to go. They actually care. Thank you psycare and lifestance. After 8 years I can definitely say you have done more than expected.

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