Meet your therapist

Hey there!

I’m Mark Matthews

Associate Clinical Social Worker

⭐ About Mark

I am an Associate Clinical Social Worker (ACSW) based in Orange, CA, with 6 years of experience working with at-risk youth and their families. I specialize in youth advocacy, crisis intervention, and connecting families with community resources to support their overall well-being.

🙂 Style

Collaborative, Empathetic, Solution-Focused.

👍 Fun facts about Mark

Hobbies 🧳
When I’m not in session, I enjoy traveling and exploring new places.
A surprising fact 😮
I’ve traveled to more than eleven different countries, and I’m always planning my next adventure!
Favorite snack 🍪
One snack I would eat for the rest of my life would have to be gummy bears.
Mark’s childhood mischief 😇
As a kid, the naughtiest thing I did was take my brother’s toys and try to blame it on my siblings—it didn’t take long for my parents to figure out the real culprit!

📚 Specialities

Adjustment, Anxiety, Coparenting Conflict, Couple’s Therapy (relating to parenting), Defiance / Aggression, Depression, Divorce / Transition, Grief + Loss, Identity Development, Gender Questioning, OCD, Parent-Child Conflict, PTSD, School Issues, Self-Harm, Separation Anxiety, Sexual Abuse, Sleep Issues, Sibling Conflict, Social Skills Training, Substance Use, Trauma.

👥 Approach

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Family Systems, Motivational Interviewing (MI), Strength-Based Therapy, Trauma-Focused CBT.

🤝 Works with

Ages 5-17+ and parents.

🎓 Credentials

Available in CA.
Masters in Social Work from the University of Massachusetts.

➕ More about Mark

My approach emphasizes cultural competence, ethical practice, and collaborative solutions to address complex challenges. Passionate about fostering resilience, I am dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of the individuals and communities I serve.