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Matthew Shima
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
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Matthew Shima

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
12 Endorsed
Pasadena, CA 91101
(323) 402-5784
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I specialize in supporting successful professionals (particularly those in the helping and creative fields) navigating cycles of worry, perfectionism, and prioritizing others over themselves. Many of my clients deeply value harmony and connection, yet struggle to balance these with their own well-being. Together, we work to ease self-doubt, foster self-compassion, and embrace authenticity, aiming for greater ease and joy in their journey while honoring their personal needs and aspirations.
In therapy our work together, our focus will be on expanding awareness—of thoughts, feelings, and body sensations—and clarifying hopes, fears, strengths, and relational patterns. Through collaborative dialogue and experiential exercises, we will cultivate emotional skillfulness and compassion leading to greater confidence and a vibrant sense of self.
In therapy with me, my clients find support in managing emotional and relational challenges, aligning aspirations with actions, and navigating complexities in both personal and professional life.
Call or Matthew Shima now for a free 15 minute consultation - (323) 402-5784

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Shima Therapy

Pasadena, CA 91101

(323) 402-5784

Shima Therapy

Wailuku, HI 96793

I teach people to develop their skill of awareness and to hold their experience with kindness and care.
I specialize in Spirituality, Relationship Issues and Self Esteem 
$225 Per Session  
I see individuals and couples  
Let's Connect (323) 402-5784
Photo of Matthew Shima, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Shima Therapy

Pasadena, CA 91101

(323) 402-5784

Shima Therapy

Wailuku, HI 96793

I teach people to develop their skill of awareness and to hold their experience with kindness and care.
I specialize in Spirituality, Relationship Issues and Self Esteem 
$225 Per Session  
I see individuals and couples  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $225
  • Couple Sessions $250
  • Pay by American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Out of Network
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We prioritize your confidentiality and provide top-quality care by not participating in insurance networks. This allows us to focus on nurturing your personal growth and strengths, rather than on diagnosis and third-party timelines. All services are private-pay, giving you control over your therapy
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (323) 402-5784
Photo of Matthew Shima, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist
Matthew Shima
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
"
We prioritize your confidentiality and provide top-quality care by not participating in insurance networks. This allows us to focus on nurturing your personal growth and strengths, rather than on diagnosis and third-party timelines. All services are private-pay, giving you control over your therapy
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (323) 402-5784
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Matthew Shima
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / LMFT 113018 Matthew Shima
  • License: State of Hawaii 718 / 2021
  • Attended Pacific Oaks College, M.A. , Graduated 2017
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I hold licenses in both California and Hawai'i.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (323) 402-5784
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Matthew Shima
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
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I hold licenses in both California and Hawai'i.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (323) 402-5784
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Matthew Shima
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Spirituality
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem

Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Infidelity
  • Internet Addiction
  • Life Coaching
  • Life Transitions
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Men's Issues
  • Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
  • Peer Relationships
  • Racial Identity
  • Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Sexual Addiction
  • Stress
  • Trauma and PTSD
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Many of my clients are very successful and competent in the their professional lives, but often struggle with their emotional and relational lives, or to manage it all. It can seem hard to reconcile what they know they should be doing and what they end up actually doing. Therapy can be very helpful in developing greater awareness of what keeps them stuck and finding a way through.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (323) 402-5784
Photo of Matthew Shima, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist
Matthew Shima
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
"
Many of my clients are very successful and competent in the their professional lives, but often struggle with their emotional and relational lives, or to manage it all. It can seem hard to reconcile what they know they should be doing and what they end up actually doing. Therapy can be very helpful in developing greater awareness of what keeps them stuck and finding a way through.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (323) 402-5784
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Matthew Shima
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

12 Endorsements

Megan Plotkowski
Megan Plotkowski
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, MS, AMFT, PhD
Matthew is a talented and insightful therapist and a respected supervisor and colleague.
Kerrie Jones
Kerrie Jones
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, APCC
I have been looking forward to working with Matthew from the moment he interviewed me for my internship. He's is a great supervisor with great insight! His clients are very lucky to have him!
Lily Truong
Lily Truong
MA
Matthew is a highly effective and incredibly insightful therapist and clinical supervisor. His grounding presence encourages the intentional practice of being in the here & now, and his approach is perfectly balanced with gentleness and directness.
Michelle Sargent
Michelle Sargent
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, RYT-200
I have had the honor and pleasure of witnessing Matthew in action for the past 6 years. His work with clients, colleagues, and trainees is imbued with his calm and grounded energy, keen mind, and warm presence. I'm so glad to have him as a colleague!
Michael Pierce
Michael Pierce
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MA, LMFT
Kathryn Kupillas
Kathryn Kupillas
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, EMDR, RLT
Diana Siew
Diana Siew
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, 200 RYT
Katherine Chan
Katherine Chan
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, RYT
Angelynn Hermes
Angelynn Hermes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CGP
Lance Tango
Lance Tango
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Kristen Welke
Kristen Welke
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Linda Yoon
Linda Yoon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Client Focus

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples

Communities

Queer Allied

Ethnicity

Asian

I also speak

Conversational Japanese

Religion

Buddhist

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples

Communities

Queer Allied

Ethnicity

Asian

I also speak

Conversational Japanese

Religion

Buddhist

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Existential
  • Gestalt
  • Humanistic
  • Relational
  • Somatic
  • Trauma Focused
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A main focus of our work will be developing and expanding your capacity for awareness. Awareness of your thoughts, feelings, body sensations, facilitating clarity on your hopes & fears, likes & dislikes, strengths & resources, and relational patterns. We will use a creative and holistic approach of collaborative dialogue and experiential exercises to develop awareness and cultivate compassion.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (323) 402-5784
Photo of Matthew Shima, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist
Matthew Shima
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
"
A main focus of our work will be developing and expanding your capacity for awareness. Awareness of your thoughts, feelings, body sensations, facilitating clarity on your hopes & fears, likes & dislikes, strengths & resources, and relational patterns. We will use a creative and holistic approach of collaborative dialogue and experiential exercises to develop awareness and cultivate compassion.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (323) 402-5784
Photo of Matthew Shima, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist
Matthew Shima
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

Location

Primary Location

Shima Therapy

Pasadena, CA 91101

(323) 402-5784

Email me

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Additional Location

Shima Therapy

Wailuku, HI 96793

(323) 402-5784

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Cities

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I teach people to develop their skill of awareness and to hold their experience with kindness and care.
Call for a free consultation now - (323) 402-5784
Photo of Matthew Shima, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist
Matthew Shima
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
"
I teach people to develop their skill of awareness and to hold their experience with kindness and care.
Call for a free consultation now - (323) 402-5784
Photo of Matthew Shima, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist
Matthew Shima
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT