Matthew Gittleman
Marriage and Family Therapist

Websites:

• http://www.matthewgittleman.com

Matthew Gittleman is a child, couple, and family therapist, specializing in working with teenagers and their parents on issues resulting from addiction to electronic devices. He also provides practical techniques to help parents cope with their out-of-control teen.

With over 5 years experience as a therapist, and a graduate of Antioch University, specializing in solution-focused, cognitive behavioral therapy techniques, he is currently serving as private practitioner working with a broad spectrum of clients.

In addition, Matthew has presented at national conferences and to general audiences, speaking on the topics of video game and other electronics addictions, and transition challenges for students matriculating to high school from middle school.

Matthew is an interactive, solution-focused therapist. His therapeutic approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges. He integrates complimentary methodologies and techniques to offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each client. With compassion and understanding, he works with each individual to help them build on their strengths and attain the personal growth they're striving for.

WORKSHOPS

1) Understanding Anxiety - New Developments in Evidence-Based Treatment 2) Dr. David Schnarch - Couples Sexual Issues and Treatment 3) Dr. John Gottman - Dr. John Gottman Couple Focused Training Model

Professional Activities and Memberships: Board Member of Washington Association of Marriage and Family Therapists.

After spending 15 years in sales and marketing, including stints at two start-up .coms, I made enough money to start my new career helping others. I believe that I bring honesty and enthusiasm to my work, assisting people move in new life directions, solve their relationship problems, re-frame negative energy into positive actions, and expel demons from their past.

I tend to be quite restless and easily bored, so I have several other "projects" going on in my life. The most exciting is a land development project in Costa Rica. My partners and I have taken a $1.5 million investment and doubled its value through road improvement, landscaping, and site pad preparation. While I have no experience as a developer, our team has just the right people to pull off this deal. Please visit our website to view this piece of heaven at http://www.viapacifica.net/index.shtml.

I'm also an investor and partner in a new social networking community for persons of mixed race, ethnicity, and culture, called BlurDigital. If you're interested in finding out about persons' life experience in multi-racial, multicultural relationships and family life, please check out http://www.BlurDigital.com.