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Dr. Matthew Silverstein is a Professor and Core Faculty member at Antioch University, Los Angeles, serving as founding director of the Spiritual and Depth Psychology Specialization (SDP) within the MA Psychology Program. He also co-founded the LGBT Specialization in Clinical Psychology at the same institution. His clinical background includes roles at UCLA’s Neuropsychiatric Hospital (2003-2011) and collaboration with Dr. Lobsang Rapgay at UCLA. Licensed in California and New York, he specializes in integrative depth psychology, trauma-informed care, and LGBTQ+ affirmative therapy. His research focuses on gay-centered depth psychology, mindfulness applications, and intercultural understandings of the unconscious.
- Education: Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology (Pacifica Graduate Institute), M.A. in Clinical Psychology (Antioch University)
- Clinical Affiliations: Former staff at UCLA Neuropsychiatric Hospital, private practice since 1997
- Advanced Trainings: EMDR, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Dialogue Therapy, Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy
Dr. Silverstein’s work bridges psychoanalytic theory, mindfulness practices, and cultural competence, emphasizing holistic healing for LGBTQ+ communities and trauma recovery. His clinical approach integrates evidence-based strategies with depth psychological principles to address root causes of mental health challenges.
