Therapist in San Diego, California Matthew Dunn, Therapist
License: LMFT
Provider Gender: Male
Ages Served: 11-65+
Appointments: In-office and Telehealth
Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only

Matthew Dunn, LMFT
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.
Expertise
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)
- Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)-EAP
- Blue Shield of California
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- ComPsych
- Elevance Health (Anthem BC)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Kaiser Permanente (NorCal)
- Kaiser Permanente (SoCal)
- Magellan
- Managed Health Network (HealthNet)
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Sana Benefits
Interventions
- CBT for Insomnia
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Couples/Marital Counseling
- Family Therapy
- Mindfulness
- Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)
- Parenting Skills
Populations
- Adoption/Foster Care
- Autism Spectrum Disorders
- First Responders
- LGBTQIA+
- Men
- Military/Veterans
- Women
Education
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University of Phoenix
Graduate School | 2001
San Diego, CA, United States
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California State University
Undergraduate | 1995
San Marcos, CA, United States
Languages
- English
FAQs
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Matthew Dunn. You can also call 858-279-1223 to have someone assist you.
Matthew Dunn generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 858-279-1223 to find out Matthew Dunn'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 Dunn:
- Aetna
- Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)
- Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)-EAP
- Blue Shield of California
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- ComPsych
- Elevance Health (Anthem BC)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Kaiser Permanente (NorCal)
- Kaiser Permanente (SoCal)
- Magellan
- Managed Health Network (HealthNet)
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Sana Benefits
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 858-279-1223 to see how we can help.
Matthew Dunn is a Therapist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
Yes, Matthew Dunn does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Matthew Dunn is currently offering in-office visits.