matt carrillo, ma, lpc, ncc

yes, i've got a lot of initials behind my name, am constantly training, stay abreast of research, and use best practices. i've also got decades of professional experience working with people. but that all said, i approach therapy as a sacred personal experience where i'm human first and therapist second. this supports the essential need to develop and maintain a deep therapuetic alliance imperative for effective therapy. in our journey, i see you as the expert in your life - not me. we move slow to move fast. my role is helping you uncover and heal from the root and repercussions of life experiences. my goal is for you to live with ease. in working together, clients invite me into the depths of their mind, heart, and spirit. i also invite you into mine, from time to time, when therapeutically appropriate to support your growth. i thrive facilitating a unique and comfortable environment where you can quickly feel safe bringing up absolutely any topic so we can ease your distress. i work from a person-centered, relational, and humanistic perspective while creatively weaving together evidence-based psychological practices. my primary approach includes cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), narrative therapy, gestalt therapy, and eye movement desensitization & reprocessing therapy (EMDR). i also blend in humor, wit, and when advantageous a direct approach. learn more about me: https://www.psychologytoday.com/profile/992619 and https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-carrillo/