Dr. Matthew Nichols

Dr. Matthew Nichols
Profession(s): Psychotherapy, Psychology
License Status:  I'm a licensed professional.
License Type:  Psychologist
License Number:  PSY23038

My Approach to Helping

Welcome. I work in a collaborative and compassionate style to help further understand and address the concerns that led you to this site, likely in search of some relief from the way you are currently feeling. All of us employ coping strategies, but when anxiety, depression, relational or life stress begin to overwhelm these strategies, it is often time to seek some professional assistance.

Together, we will work to outline coping strategies to reduce current distress and facilitate growth. We can identify goals for therapy and monitor progress on a regular basis through feedback and evaluation. Once you are feeling some relief from the immediate concerns that brought you to therapy, it may be helpful to continue to explore and further understand relationship patterns you'd like to change.

In addition to my practice, I am a supervising psychologist at UCLA. There, I work extensively with individuals navigating the complexities of career, identity, and transitional life issues. In addition, I continue to work with military veterans and families who may be having difficulty readjusting to civilian life.

Finding the right therapist to work with is important - feel free to contact me with any questions about our initial meeting.

More Info About My Practice

I am an out-of-network insurance provider for any PPO plan.
Please check your insurance benefits for details of your insurance plan and I will provide you a monthly statement that can be submitted for reimbursement from your insurance company.

My average fee is $150 per session, but I do hold some sliding scale (low fee) slots for clients who may have financial constraints but are interested in pursing psychotherapy - please inquire.
 

Services I Provide

  • Individual Therapy & Counseling
  • Marriage, Couples, or Relationship Counseling
  • Family Therapy
  • Mediation
  • Coaching
  • Consultation
  • Clinical Supervision
  • Distance or Phone Therapy
 

Ages I Work With

  • Teens
  • Adults
  • Elders
 

Languages I Speak

  • English
 

Groups I Work With

  • I am a generalist with extensive experience working with many types of clients. In addition, I have an interest in working with young professionals, students and residents from mental health disciplines, and military veterans.
 

Therapy Approaches I Use

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy /REBT
  • Psychodynamic
  • Integration of different therapy models
 
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Locations & Maps
Office 1: 
2901 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 420
Santa Monica, CA 90403 United States
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Concerns & Issues I Help With

  • Abandonment and/or Fear of
  • Academic Concerns
  • Adjusting to Change / Life Transitions
  • Agoraphobia
  • Anxiety
  • Bereavement
  • Bipolar
  • Blended Family Issues
  • Career Choice
  • Caregiver Issues/Stress
  • Child and/or Adolescent Issues
  • Codependency / Dependency
  • Communication Problems
  • Control Issues
  • Creative Blocks
  • Depression
  • Divorce / Divorce Adjustment
  • Emptiness
  • Emotional Abuse
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Emotional Overwhelm
  • End-of-life Adjustment
  • Family Problems
  • Family of Origin Issues
  • Forgiveness
  • Gay, Lesbian, Bi-sexual, & Transgender Issues
  • Grief & Loss
  • Habits
  • Health/Medical Issues
  • Identity Issues
  • Impulsivity
  • Inadequacy
  • Inattention
  • Irritability
  • Isolation (Emotional & Social)
  • Life Purpose/Meaning/Inner-Guidance
  • Men's Issues
  • Midlife Transition
  • Mood Disturbance
  • Mood Swings
  • Multicultural Concerns
  • Obsessions
  • Panic
  • Phobias / Fears
  • Physical Illness/Disease
  • Post Partum Depression
  • Post Traumatic Stress
  • Relationships & Marriage
  • Religion
  • Self-Care
  • Self-Confidence
  • Self-Criticism
  • Self-Doubt
  • Self-Esteem
  • Sensitivity to Criticism
  • Sex / Sexuality Issues
  • Shame
  • Social Phobia/Anxiety
  • Stress
  • Suspiciousness
  • Trust Issues
  • Values Clarification
  • Workplace Issues
  • Worry
  • Worthlessness