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Psychotherapy for Adults, Adolescents, Teens, Couples, and Families

Online in California

Hi! I'm Matt Herrera.

 I am a Marriage and Family Therapist based in Pasadena, California, who helps people explore their internal landscapes shaped by trauma, anxiety, and relational distress. 

You do not have to navigate this exploration alone —and I'd be honored to help you on this journey.

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Pasadena Therapist for OCD, Anxiety  & Trauma

Specialized, private-pay therapy for teens, adults, and couples ready for lasting change — including the anxiety and trauma that show up in dating and relationships — in Pasadena, the San Gabriel Valley, and online throughout California.

​​​​​​​​​​I help people throughout Pasadena and the San Gabriel Valley move past OCD, anxiety, and trauma — including the anxiety, attachment wounds, and relational trauma that often show up in dating and relationships — using evidence-based, body-aware approaches: Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for OCD, and Brainspotting for trauma and deeper emotional processing.

 

I also work with creatives and entertainment professionals navigating high-visibility careers, veterans and military families, and high-functioning adults — including many men — ready to understand themselves more clearly. For couples, I draw on the Gottman Method to rebuild communication and trust.

Who I Work With

I work with teens, adults, and couples who are ready to better understand themselves and create real, lasting change.

You may be:

  • Struggling with anxiety, overthinking, or OCD patterns

  • Carrying trauma or attachment wounds that still feel unresolved

  • Anxious in dating or relationships — overthinking texts, fearing abandonment, or struggling to feel secure with a partner

  • Feeling stuck in relationship or communication cycles

  • Navigating a career transition or identity shift

  • Working in a high-pressure or creative field and feeling overwhelmed or burned out

How I Help

My approach is active, collaborative, and tailored to your specific needs. I integrate evidence-based and experiential therapies to help you move beyond patterns that keep you stuck.​

ERP for OCD and Anxiety


Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) is one of the most effective treatments for OCD and anxiety. We work together to reduce avoidance and build confidence in facing fears.

Brainspotting for Trauma

Brainspotting helps access and process deeper emotional experiences — including relational and attachment trauma — that may feel stuck, allowing for meaningful healing and change.

 

Gottman Method for Couples

For couples, I use the Gottman Method to improve communication, rebuild trust, and strengthen connection.

Therapy with me is collaborative, culturally sensitive, and rooted in curiosity and care.​​​ I offer in-person therapy in Pasadena, California, and provide telehealth therapy for clients throughout the state of California.

 

Office Address:
595 E Colorado Blvd, Suite 205
Pasadena, CA 91101

 

I work with clients across the San Gabriel Valley and greater Los Angeles area, as well as virtually throughout California.

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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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