Matthew D Bennett
Psychologist, PsyD (he, him)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
2 Endorsed
22 W Micheltorena St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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Hello and thanks for looking up my profile. I am a licensed psychologist, a professor of psychology, and a frequent speaker....I am both a clinician and an academic. I am strongly psychodynamically oriented, influenced by both psychoanalytic (in the intersubjective tradition) and Jungian styles. I work well with articulate, curious, and thoughtful people who take their internal lives seriously...or who want to learn to do so. Good therapy with high functioning people is often more about surrendering and unlearning than "trying to change." I encourage moral courage, self-expression and meaning-making.
Meaning must be constructed, with care and diligence, kindness and courage... sometimes with expert help. Psychotherapy is the "expert help" which helps rally the resources you've had all along...but perhaps have forgotten about, or long neglected. Together we'll find in you the ingredients you need to proceed.
My psychotherapy work focuses on the building of a Self, through greater awareness, remoralization, and creativity. For my psychotherapy practice, I am looking for adult patients who are ready to take the process of psychotherapy and self-development seriously. It is my honor to undertake this with you.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $220
- Couple Sessions $220
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by American Express, Cash, Check, Mastercard, Paypal, Venmo, Visa, Zelle
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Matthew D Bennett
Psychologist, PsyD
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / PSY21019 Matthew D Bennett
- Attended Argosy University, Graduated 2000
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (805) 837-1571
Matthew D Bennett
Psychologist, PsyD
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Depression
- Divorce
- Self Esteem
Expertise
- Addiction
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Coping Skills
- Dissociative Disorders (DID)
- Emotional Disturbance
- Grief
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Mood Disorders
- Narcissistic Personality (NPD)
- Peer Relationships
- Personality Disorders
- Psychosis
- Spirituality
- Substance Use
- Thinking Disorders
- Trauma and PTSD
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (805) 837-1571
Matthew D Bennett
Psychologist, PsyD
2 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Jungian
- Psychoanalytic
- Psychodynamic
- Transpersonal
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (805) 837-1571
Matthew D Bennett
Psychologist, PsyD
Groups
C.S. Lewis Psychotherapy Group
This is a process oriented psychotherapy group based on shared reading of C.S. Lewis' book "Pilgrim's Regress." It is currently being conducted online and open to new participants.
Expertise
Coping Skills
Depression
Life Transitions
Types of Therapy
Psychodynamic
Age
Adults
Session Cost
$50-$60
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Location
Additional Location
143 Figueroa St
Ventura, CA 93001
(805) 837-1571Nearby Areas
Counties
Neighborhoods
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Matthew D Bennett
Psychologist, PsyD