In addition to private practice, I have provided mental and behavioral health services in integrated care settings, including Family Medicine at UC San Diego Health and the Behavioral Health Center at Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare. These experiences strengthened my understanding of the important relationship between emotional and physical health, particularly in the areas of trauma, stress, chronic pain, and relationship functioning.

I have also taught undergraduate and graduate courses in Child Development, Family Science, and Couple and Family Therapy at California State University, Long Beach, University of San Diego, and Florida State University. I am an Approved Supervisor through the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy and regularly provide clinical supervision and professional development to individuals pursuing advanced training and licensure in Marriage and Family Therapy (LMFT), Licensed Clinical Social Work (LCSW), and Licensed Professional Clinical Counseling (LPCC).

My research focuses on mindfulness, close relationships, and emotional well-being, with scholarly work published in peer-reviewed journals including Mindfulness and Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, including one study recognized as a “Top Cited Article in 2021–2022.”

Dr. Matthew Jaurequi, PhD, LMFT

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist providing evidence-based therapy for individuals, couples, and families navigating anxiety, trauma, relationship distress, chronic stress, chronic pain, and life transitions. My approach is collaborative, practical, and tailored to the unique needs and experiences of each client. I integrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness-based interventions, and systemic approaches to help clients better understand patterns contributing to distress while developing healthier ways of coping, communicating, and functioning. My goal is to create a thoughtful, supportive environment where clients feel understood while developing practical tools for navigating difficult life experiences.

Areas of Focus

  • Anxiety & Chronic Stress

  • Trauma & PTSD

  • Couples & Relationship Therapy

  • Chronic Pain & Health-Related Stress

  • Depression & Emotional Overwhelm

  • Family Conflict

  • Grief & Loss

  • Life Transitions

Research Featured In:

Journal of Marriage and Family Therapy
Mindfulness
Couple and Family Psychology: Research and Practice
Journal of American College Health

What People Are Saying

  • MELISSA

    “My sense of trust and safety had been compromised, Matthew helped me to reconnect with that.”

  • CHRIS

    “I struggle with being too critical, it really helped to be reminded on how to focus on celebrating the small wins.”

  • CARINA

    “Simple tasks felt like a huge thing, it helped to realize that when you speak to yourself you have to be kind because your brain doesn’t know the difference”

  • CRAIG

    “I felt defeated in so many ways, now I feel more in control of my life.”