Matt Siegel
Associate Therapist
AMFT #163059
Clients often come to me when they feel stuck in relationships, overwhelmed by anxiety, repeating painful dynamics, or carrying the sense that something in life is not working. Many are looking not only for relief, but for a deeper understanding of themselves and a more honest, connected way of living.
Therapy with me feels alive, not scripted. It is less about polished answers and more about honest exploration. My style is warm, direct, and engaged. I value the kind of working relationship where people can speak freely, think openly, and be received honestly. I bring clinical depth along with the care and genuine connection that can make difficult work more possible.
My approach is integrative and tailored to the individual. I help clients develop insight into the patterns shaping their lives while also building practical tools for emotional regulation, communication, relationships, and navigating day-to-day challenges. I draw from psychodynamic, relational, and evidence-based approaches depending on the needs of the person in front of me.
At Maple Counseling Center, I provided weekly psychotherapy to adult clients across the lifespan presenting with concerns such as anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, grief, trauma, and life transitions. I also facilitated LGBTQIA+ process groups focused on identity, connection, and relational growth. Prior to that, I spent five years in adolescent and young adult residential treatment, where I held several leadership roles. That experience continues to inform my work with adults, particularly around family systems, life transitions, and the enduring impact of early relationships.
In addition to my Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology, I hold an MFA in English from University of Iowa Nonfiction Writing Program. My background as a writer deepened my respect for language, story, and the ways people make meaning of their lives.
I will not hand you prepackaged solutions. I will meet you in the complexity, and together we can build greater insight, freedom, and lasting change.
Matt received his Masters Degree in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University.
Matt is available to take clients virtually anywhere in CA or in-person in our Beverly Hills office.
My favorite way to spend a day off is…
taking a long meandering walk with a friend.
The most rewarding part of being a therapist for me is…
the energy and depth of the therapeutic relationship. It is an honor to be invited into people’s lives and to join them in exploring who they are, how they move through the world, what is working, and where they are struggling. Few things are more gratifying than witnessing moments of genuine insight—when something clicks, a pattern becomes clear, or a new possibility emerges. Progress can be slow and at times uncomfortable, which makes those moments all the more meaningful.
My favorite thing clients say to me is…
“The other day, I heard your voice in my head…”
One lesson I’ve learned in therapy that I’ve applied to my own life…
is that insight alone doesn’t necessarily change us. We can understand exactly why we’re stuck and still remain emotionally beholden to old patterns. Real change often comes when we stop looking to other people—especially people who have already shown us their limits—to resolve wounds that began long before them.
Our work may include…
-Finally saying the things you have never said out loud.
-Being surprised by what emerges when you slow down.
-Recognizing patterns you have lived inside without fully noticing.
-Holding contradictions without needing to resolve them immediately.
-Building stronger emotional regulation and coping skills.
-Finding room for humor and lightness, even in serious work.