Online in California
(Online Only)
There are times when we all struggle with life in some way. You may feel troubled by anxiety or sadness, or increased stress at work or in a relationship. Maybe you have come to a personal or professional crossroads. These kinds of experiences can be challenging, even overwhelming. If you are having difficulty navigating your life we can work together to find relief for painful feelings, build resilience and strength, and create lasting change to improve your overall sense of well-being.
Client Focus
Session Format: Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult, Senior, Teen
Demographic Expertise: Jewish, Men clients.
Treatment Approach
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Behavioral
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Existential/Humanistic
- Integrative
- Interpersonal
- Intersubjective
- Jungian
- Object Relations
- Psychodynamic
- Psychoeducational
- Relational Psychotherapy
- Self Psychology
- Transpersonal
Approach Description: Generally, my approach to the work is integrative and includes psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, and mindfulness-based approaches along with an exploration of existential concerns. But every psychotherapy process is individualized, tailored to the particular needs of the client. Ultimately therapy is most effective when it develops organically and intuitively to meet the needs of the particular client.
Education & Credentials
Matthew Fishler JD PhD
- Male
- License # PSY 24548
- Licensed in California
- Practicing Since 2009
Education: I have an MA in Counseling Psychology and a PhD in Clinical Psychology (emphasis in depth psychology) from Pacifica Graduate Institute. I also have a BA in philosophy from Wesleyan University and a JD from UCLA. In addition to my work as a psychologist I have worked as a writer and a lawyer.
Finances
Fees
- Average Session Fee 160-210
- Affordable sliding scale therapy: apply if you may be eligible.
- I offer free consultation sessions. In addition, I offer a flexible sliding scale fee to clients who are not able to afford my standard fee ($210/session). For clients who are interested in utilizing the sliding scale I welcome a conversation about financial circumstances (affordability, budget, the use of PPO insurance, etc.), and what would help make therapy accessible and financially viable. I have found that I am often able to accommodate clients who are interested in working with me in therapy but who find that finances could be an obstacle.
- Out of Network
- I do not accept insurance as an in-network provider but am happy to provide a monthly statement (superbill) that will allow you to seek reimbursement from your PPO health plan for out-of-network therapy.
Matthew Fishler Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available Online for residents of California
- Online Therapy Details: I offer teletherapy by phone and/or video (Zoom).
I work collaboratively with clients to reflect on how their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and discover how they may be interfering with, even undermining work, relationships, and overall quality of life. With greater self-understanding comes freedom and empowerment to make different choices - the kind that ease painful symptoms and lead to greater stability, contentment, even joy.
I provide a safe, comfortable space in which your authentic self is recognized and affirmed. And I help you to become more empowered to make changes that are aligned with who you are, what you want, and the kind of life you want to be living. Ultimately, therapy succeeds when it helps you create paths of purpose and fulfillment that are truly your own.