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Matthew Shima

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LMFT Shima Therapy
Available this week
Specialties: Anxiety, Burnout, Stress, Depression, Spirituality and Religion,

Introduction

I am a licensed marriage and family therapist (CA#113018, HI#718) based on the island of Maui, Hawai’i serving residents of California, Hawai'i and Japan. In Japanese, my last name means “island.” Fittingly, I am based on the tropical island of Maui, Hawai’i and frequent the island country of Japan. As a multiethnic Japanese American I feel at home across the Pacific. I’ve spent time in various parts of the world and have become well versed in crossing oceans, in crossing cultures, and in bridging gaps. As I move through the world I have the experience of both fitting in nowhere and fitting in everywhere. Living cross-culturally has added to my flexibility, my ability to tolerate ambiguity, and feeling comfortable in the space between. In Japanese we say, aimai. I have grown to understand my identity as ever flowing and dynamic. Through this experience my life has come to be about creating a sense of place and belonging, aiding connection and harmony, and cultivating compassion and meaning. What is your story?

GENDER Male
PRONOUNS He/Him/His
RACE & ETHNICITY Asian, Biracial/Multiracial, White, Asian American

Highlights

  • Accepting new clients
  • Available on nights
  • In-person & telehealth appointments
  • Accepts online payments

Licenses

  • LMFT #113018 (CA) We've used a trusted third-party service to verify this practitioner's license.
  • LMFT #718 (HI) We've used a trusted third-party service to verify this practitioner's license.
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Specialties

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Treatment Approaches


Population focus

Appointment types

  • Individuals
  • Couples

Communities

  • Asian American
  • AAPI
  • Multi-ethnic, biracial, multiracial, multicultural
  • Open Relationships/Polyamory

Age groups

  • Young Adults (18-24)
  • Adults (24+)

Languages

  • English
  • Japanese

Faiths

  • Buddhist

Payment options

Pay with insurance

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Pay out-of-pocket

  • Relationship Therapy $250
  • Individual Therapy $225

Locations

Maui Office
2070 W Vineyard St, Suite 2
Wailuku, HI 96793-1699
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Video Office

Frequently asked questions

Is Matthew Shima accepting new clients and do they offer online appointment requests? Matthew Shima is currently accepting new clients and can be booked on the Monarch website.
Does Matthew Shima offer telehealth appointments? Matthew Shima does offer telehealth appointments. You can request to book a telehealth appointment with them on their Monarch profile.
What areas does Matthew Shima specialize in? Matthew Shima specializes in the following areas: Anxiety, Couples Counseling, Cultural Adjustment, Depression, Loneliness, Mindfulness, Multicultural Concerns, Relationship Issues, Self Esteem, Social Anxiety, Spirituality and Religion, Stress, Trauma, Burnout, and Compassion Fatigue.

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