Clinical Services
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Individual Teletherapy
Dr. Matos provides online therapy or teletherapy services in Calfiornia using a secure HIPAA compliant platform. Meeting virtually feels similar to using video chat like FaceTime or Zoom and provides many benefits including accessibility, flexibility and comfort while providing the opportunity to build a therapeutic relationship.
The approach to therapy is client-centered and combines a biopsychosocial perspective with various evidence based and third wave practices (CBT, ACT, DBT). Treatment focuses on strength and resilience using affirmative principles. Individuals may present with a wide range of psychological issues ranging from mental health conditions like anxiety and depression, to coping with health and life stressors, to navigating body image concerns, visible and invisible differences, and overcoming shame and stigmatization.
Areas of focus:
Depression
Anxiety
Acute and Chronic Health Issues
Disability
Sensory Loss
Body Image
Visible/Apparent Differences
Grief/Loss
Caregiver Support
Pain Management
Rehabilitation
Stress Management
Life Transitions
Availability:
Dr. Matos is not currently accepting new clients but is happy to provide recommendations to colleagues that provide individual psychotherapy and share similar specializations and backgrounds.
Consultation Services
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Consultation & Presentations
Dr. Matos has presented nationally on the psychological aspects of living with chronic health conditions, disabilities, and apparent & non-apparent differences. She provides consultations, trainings, presentations, speaking engagements, and interviews on her expertise in this area, and past topics have included:
Emotional support in the immunocompromised community during the pandemic
Social stigma in apparent and non-apparent differences
Mental health awareness and alopecia areata
Depression and suicide awareness while coping with chronic health conditions
Managing anxiety and depression while living with Lupus
Mental health and post-concussive syndrome
Please contact Dr. Matos for more information about consultation and presentation services.