Business Details
29 Years
experience
Your Trusted Mental Health Therapist in West Hollywood
Dr. Matthew Silverstein has dedicated over 25 years to advancing integrative depth psychology, combining psychoanalytic insight with mindfulness-based strategies to address the root causes of psychological distress. Our practice specializes in trauma-informed care, LGBTQ+ affirmative therapy, and evidence-based modalities like EMDR and MBCT, serving clients in California and New York through telehealth. With advanced training from institutions like the Psychoanalytic Center of California and UCSD Center for Mindfulness, we empower individuals and couples to achieve lasting change by fostering self-awareness, resilience, and meaningful connections.Our approach honors cultural identities, ancestral knowledge, and the intersectionality of lived experiences, ensuring a safe space for clients to explore their unique challenges and aspirations. Backed by academic leadership at Antioch University and clinical expertise from UCLA Neuropsychiatric Hospital, we prioritize client-centered care that integrates mind, body, and spirit.
Services
Individual Therapy
Couple Therapy
EMDR
MBCT
Telehealth Sessions
Details
- Year established: 1997
Highlights and features
- 25+ years of experience in depth psychology and LGBTQ+ affirmative therapy
- Certified in EMDR, MBCT, and Dialogue Therapy
- Telehealth access for California and New York residents
- Academic leadership at Antioch University's Spiritual and Depth Psychology Specialization
- Proven expertise in trauma-informed and culturally affirming care
Associations and certifications
- California Board of Psychology
- New York State Education Department
- EMDR International Association
- UCSD Center for Mindfulness
- Psychoanalytic Center of California
What people say
Highly empathic
Exceptionally trained
Outstanding clinical skills
Depth and range of clinical skills
Endless curiosity
Services
Individual Therapy
Our individual therapy combines depth psychology with mindfulness to address anxiety, depression, and trauma. Tailored to your unique history, this approach helps uncover unconscious patterns, strengthen resilience, and foster personal growth through evidence-based techniques like EMDR and MBCT. Sessions focus on empowering you to navigate life's challenges with greater self-awareness and emotional clarity.
Couple Therapy
Using Dialogue Therapy, we help couples resolve conflict and rebuild intimacy. This depth-oriented approach addresses communication breakdowns, explores relational patterns, and fosters compassionate connection. Sessions focus on enhancing emotional safety, improving conflict management, and reigniting the bond between partners through structured, trauma-informed techniques.
EMDR
EMDR therapy facilitates processing of traumatic memories through bilateral stimulation. This evidence-based method helps reduce distress from past experiences, including developmental or environmental trauma. By integrating traumatic memories into a healthier psychological framework, clients often experience significant symptom relief and emotional healing within fewer sessions compared to traditional talk therapy.
MBCT
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy combines meditation with cognitive techniques to treat depression and anxiety. This structured program teaches present-moment awareness to interrupt negative thought cycles, develop emotional regulation skills, and prevent relapse. Eight-week courses and individual sessions help clients cultivate sustainable mental wellness through scientifically validated mindfulness practices.
Telehealth Sessions
Secure telehealth sessions provide accessible mental health care for California and New York residents. This HIPAA-compliant platform offers flexibility for clients seeking depth psychology, trauma recovery, or LGBTQ+ affirmative therapy from home. Virtual sessions maintain the same therapeutic rigor as in-person visits while accommodating busy schedules and remote locations.
Questions
Do you accept insurance?
I am an out-of-network provider for PPO plans. I provide superbills for insurance claims and accept HSA/FSA payments.
What services do you offer?
Individual therapy, couple therapy, EMDR, MBCT, telehealth sessions, and LGBTQ+ affirmative therapy.
Are sessions confidential?
Yes, sessions follow strict confidentiality guidelines with legal exceptions for safety-related disclosures.
How long are therapy sessions?
Standard sessions last 50 minutes, with flexible scheduling options available.
Do you work with non-LGBTQ clients?
Yes, I work with clients of all identities, tailoring therapy to individual needs and goals.
Can we meet outdoors?
Nature walks can be arranged as part of therapy sessions when appropriate.
