As a therapist, I have worked in settings that include:
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Outpatient medical hospitals
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Substance Abuse treatment programs
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County-sponsored
programs for the under-represented
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Spiritual Counseling Center
I have also acted as a consultant in specialty areas that include:
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Consultant
for Emergency Room and Triage services
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Clinical Supervisor of post-doctoral psychology fellows
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Coordinator for Group treatment and Behavioral
Health Education Programs
As a psychological treatment and health education coordinator, I have designed, implemented, and/or led a
multitude of programs to help those with anxiety and mood concerns such as:
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Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for depression, social
anxiety, worry, panic, and phobias
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Mindfulness skills for mood management
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Integrated therapy for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
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Managing
Stress and Anger
If you are interested in learning more about the kinds of concerns for which psychotherapy can be beneficial, please
see my services page.
Academic Background
2003 (Psy.D.) California School of Professional Psychology-Fresno/Alliant
International University
APA-accredited Clinical Psychology Program, Health Psychology Emphasis
2001 (M.A.) California School of
Professional Psychology-Fresno, Clinical Psychology Program
1999 (B.S.) University of California,Riverside: Bachelor of Science – Psychobiology
Dr. Matthew Smith, Psychologist
PSY20121
Fremont, CA
(510) 213-1253
"Professional Guidance for Personal Growth"
About
Since 1999, I have had a wide range of experiences as a psychologist that have prepared me well to work with a number of different themes or concerns you may want to discuss.