Personal Statement

We can work through this together. If you’re feeling exhausted, anxious, and disconnected, and your current lifestyle isn’t providing relief, my therapeutic approach can offer support. Much of our distress stems from deeply ingrained, uncontrollable negative thoughts about ourselves and the world, formed during our upbringing. Often, we remain unaware of what keeps us stuck, making it difficult to find a way out of the stagnation.

I have helped countless individuals who felt their lives were unsustainable and unfulfilling, guiding them towards realizing their best selves. This journey isn’t about making minor adjustments; it’s about genuine transformation. The life you desire is closer than you realize, though the path to it may not always be clear on your own.

Together, we will employ evidence-based methods, including philosophy, Buddhism, Stoicism, Mindfulness, the science of the mind-body connection, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, to achieve peace of mind. This process is more than self-improvement; it’s a profound awakening, liberating you from the negative thoughts and emotions that have held you back.

Client Focus

  • Adolescents/Teenagers (14 To 19)
  • Adults
  • Elders (65+)

Specialties

  • Alcohol Use
  • Anxiety
  • Borderline Personality
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Drug Abuse
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Family Conflict
  • Men's Issues
  • Obsessive Compulsive
  • Panic Attacks
  • Phobias
  • Self Esteem
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Trauma And PTSD

Treatment Orientation

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Collaborative Problem Solving
  • Conflict Resolution Therapy
  • Existential
  • Exposure Therapy
  • Gestalt
  • Mindfulness Based Approaches
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative
  • Trauma Focused

Modality

  • Individuals

Services

  • Therapy Session $150 - $250

Education

School Degree Major Year
USC MSW Social Work 2019

Years Practicing

5 years

Languages

  • English

Licenses

License License Number State Year
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) 111179 Verify CA 2022

Associations

Association Duration
National Association of Social Workers (NASW) 2017-Present

Payment Accepted

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Venmo
  • Visa
  • Zelle

Publications

Title Publication Year
The Ancient Indian Breathwork Navy Seals Use Kijak Psychotherapy 2023

Videos

YouTube Video

Social Media

LinkedIn

Office Address


Matthew Kijak, LCSW

1701 N Avenue 56

Los Angeles, CA 90042-1118

Phone Number: (909) 451-9901

Website: kijakpsychotherapy.com

Hours Of Operation

Monday 10:00AM-8:00PM
Tuesday 10:00AM-8:00PM
Wednesday 10:00AM-8:00PM
Thursday 10:00AM-8:00PM
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

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