Matthew Bishop

Dr. Matthew Bishop serves as an Adjunct Professor in the Master of Arts in Clinical Counseling program at Point Loma Nazarene University while maintaining active clinical practice as a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT #107657). He is founder and clinical director of Sonder Therapy Group, a San Diego-based private practice serving children through adults.

His educational credentials include:

• Ed.D. in Leadership with emphasis in Behavioral Health from Grand Canyon University
• M.A. in Counseling Psychology (Marriage & Family Therapy) from National University
• B.A. in Psychology from San Diego State University

Dr. Bishop's clinical expertise spans evidence-based treatments for trauma, PTSD, anxiety, and depression, with specialized training in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Internal Family Systems (IFS). His work uniquely integrates spiritual perspectives into therapeutic practice, particularly through courses like Counseling Theories and Faith Integration I.

As clinical director of Sonder Therapy Group, he supervises associate therapists and provides direct care across developmental stages. His prior leadership at San Diego Rescue Mission involved managing rehabilitation services for homeless populations, demonstrating cross-sector experience in community mental health.