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About Matthew Herrera, AMFT

LGBTQ+ Affirming Male Therapist for Adults & Adolescents, Veterans, Artists, and Entertainment Industry Professionals

Located in East Los Angeles, Echo Park, and Pasadena

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Hi, I'm Matt Herrera!
Nice to meet you.

I am a Registered Marriage and Family Associate Therapist (136003) in the State of California supervised by Lisa Jellison, M.A., LMFT#46430 at The Feeling Space in California. (Pronouns: He/Him/His)

I am an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist offering in-person and online therapy for adults, teens, and college students across California. Since 2021, I have helped clients navigate anxiety, identity exploration, trauma, and relational and intimacy challenges.

I provide a warm, attuned, and affirming space for clients from all walks of life — including LGBTQ+ individuals, artists and entertainment industry professionals, veterans, and people from marginalized communities. Whether you are facing a major life transition or simply seeking deeper self-understanding, I am here to help you reconnect with yourself in more grounded and meaningful ways.

Clinical Experience & Training

I hold a Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Southern California (USC) and completed my undergraduate studies at Humboldt State University. Before joining The Feeling Space, I worked at Matt Rohr & Associates in Pasadena, California. I am trained in Gottman Couples Counseling and Brainspotting. 

 

I completed my practicum at U.S. VETS: Outside the Wire, where I supported veterans and student veterans living with severe mental illnesses, trauma, and adjustment disorders. I have continued to work with clients across diverse settings and backgrounds, including:

  • Teens and adolescents

  • College and graduate students

  • Artists, musicians, and entertainment professionals

  • Veterans and military families

  • LGBTQ+ and gender-diverse individuals

  • Relationship and intimacy issues

Therapy Focus & Approach

I have extensive experience in working with clients managing:

  • Anxiety and Depression

  • Intimacy challenges and relational dynamics

  • Trauma, PTSD, and emotional regulation

  • Life transitions and identity development

  • Creative blocks and performance pressure

My therapeutic style is integrative, collaborative, and depth-oriented. I pull from a variety of modalities depending on your unique needs, including:

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

  • Brainspotting

  • Somatic-Informed Approaches

  • Gottman Couples Counseling 

  • Psychodynamic 

I believe therapy is a space to slow down, reflect, and make space for the parts of yourself that may have been silenced, ignored, or misunderstood — both by yourself and the world around you.

 

Outside of the Therapy Room

When I am not working, I enjoy traveling, being in nature, and spending time with loved ones. I am a fan of gothic and horror literature, live music, coffee shop wandering, movies, sports, and gaming.

 

Let’s Connect

If you are looking for a therapist who offers depth, warmth, and a culturally sensitive lens, I would be honored to support your journey. I offer a free 20-minute consultation to help you explore whether we are a good fit.​ 

 

Schedule your Free Consultation Here

Matthew Hererra, M.A., AMFT #136003 is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist in the State of California under the supervision of Lisa Jellison, M.A., LMFT#46430.

Telehealth available throughout ALL of California 

🌈 LGBTQIA+ Affirming & Culturally Responsive Care

The Feeling Space
A Marriage and Family Therapy Corporation
 is based online in California.


Santa Monica Location:

720 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 204 Santa Monica, CA 90401 

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