Our Therapists
Lyra Matin, LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #126563, Supervisor
Hello there! My name is Lyra (pronounced Lee-ruh). I am a Depth-trained and results-oriented psychotherapist. The path to healing and thriving requires that we address the whole person and the different ways we process experience and information. It is important to not only develop our capacity to think, but also to feel our feelings, heed our intuition and be in our bodies, activating its natural healing abilities. If you’ve tried traditional talk therapy and found it ineffective, my integrative approach may resonate with you.
The mystic Rumi said that “the wound is the place where the light enters you”. I believe that our challenges are our greatest guides toward growth, transformation and aliveness.
As we listen together for the guidance of your Psyche’s wisdom (a voice that is always there, but you may not know how to identify), my hope is that you find your way to not only rewire unhelpful unconscious blueprints from the past, but develop deep self-trust and thrive toward a future you love and can be proud of.
My Credentials:
I work with individuals, couples, families and groups as clients. I also provide training and consultation to other psychotherapists.
I received a master’s degree in Clinical Counseling with emphasis in Depth/Jungian Psychology and Marriage and Family Therapy from Pacifica Graduate Institute, and a master’s degree in Spiritual Psychology with emphasis in Applied Coaching Modalities from the University of Santa Monica.
I am certified in Trauma-Informed Care (TIC) and trained in several trauma modalities including Somatic Experiencing and Brainspotting (BSP), which uses the body and the visual field to access and heal unprocessed trauma in the subcortical brain. I also have specialized training and experience supporting clients with PTSD, childbirth trauma (effects on mother and child), and developmental or childhood trauma.
I use Gestalt, Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP), Psychosynthesis, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Shadow Work, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Inner Child Work, Active Imagination, Imaginal Systemic Constellations and Dream Work.
For couples work, I practice Relational Life Therapy (RLT) by Terry Real, The Developmental Model and The Gottman Method for Couples Therapy. As a Neurodiversity-affirming therapist, I have specialized training in ADHD and Autism (in children and adults) and working with couples impacted by these conditions whether as a partner or in parenting.
Lastly, I provide online and in-person group workshops using Systemic and Family Constellations, an experiential therapy approach that explores intergenerational trauma and relationship patterns in families or groups and how they unconsciously influence a person’s present-day challenges. Healing becomes a result as unconscious dynamics are brought to awareness and processed.
My Interests:
I love to learn and share my knowledge. As a mother, I am deeply interested in maternal mental health, parenting, and neurodiversity (Autism, ADHD, giftedness, and twice-exceptional education).
As a partner, I enjoy exploring the complexities of love relationships, human sexuality, and growth through partnership. As a woman, I am passionate about helping clients identify and transform internalized patriarchal beliefs that block empowerment and authentic connection.
My background as a creative and strategic marketing consultant, combined with my interest in entrepreneurship and the arts, allows me to support high-performing individuals, creatives, leaders, and business owners. I also enjoy supporting fellow mental health professionals as they navigate the personal and professional aspects of this work.
My Specialties:
- Personal Growth
- Neurodiversity
- Trauma
- Relationships
- Systemic and Family Constellation Work
Fees and Contact:
$250 per session for individuals.
$300 per session for couples and families.
I am a private pay therapist. Superbills available for out-of-network insurance benefits.
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