About Matthew Calkins, Psy.D. Matthew Calkins, Psy.D. Clinical Psychology - Psychotherapy S. Pasadena, CA My approach to psychotherapy is based on this notion that emotional well-being, spiritual health, personal development and fulfillment from life occur in the presence of supportive, positive relationships. No man or woman is an island: We need others to survive, and to thrive. Securing life-affirming relationships can be incredibly challenging and difficult. Stress from day to day life, troublesome habits, ineffective relationship patterns and fears of closeness have a tendency to leave people without a sense of grounding or connection. In general, my approach involves facilitating the development of healthy relationships: Relationships with oneself and one's identity, with significant others, with culture and with the community. I'm trained in a variety of techniques and interventions, and make an effort to approach each client in a manner suited to his or her unique needs. Education: BA, English Literature Occidental College PsyD, Clinical Psychology California School of Professional Psychology Current Experience: Private Practice, South Pasadena Director of Counseling; Associate Director of Student Health Services, Emmons Health Center, Occidental College Past Experience: Hillsides Home for Children The Glen Roberts Child Study Center The Saturday Center for Psychotherapy Bienvenidos Children’s Center, Inc. Enki Health and Research Systems, Inc. Other Experience: Assistant Teacher, The Dubnoff Center for Child Development, North Hollywood Affiliations: American Group Psychotherapy Association Group Psychotherapy Association of Los Angeles American Psychological Association California Psychological Association San Gabriel Valley Psychological Association Matthew Calkins, Psy.D. Clinical Psychology - Psychotherapy PSY 21783 1515 Hope St, Ste. 202 South Pasadena, CA 91030 (213) 595-5832 · Contact Me