gay men’s issues, trauma & chronic illness 

Matthew Permuy AMFT specializes in working with adult gay men with issues relating to identity, interpersonal relationships and overcoming past fears and shame.  Matt also specializes in working with clients who have experienced generational trauma, passed down from one's parents, grandparents, and also clients who live with chronic illness.

Beginning the therapy process can seem overwhelming.  Finding a therapist with whom you can build a trusting rapport with, is essential.  I provide clients with a safe, secure environment that enables clients to share their utmost intimate and vulnerable parts of themselves.    

I lean towards applying a more holistic and mindfulness based cognitive approach to therapy, validating what my clients have learned about themselves and how they would like to make positive changes through the therapy process.  Depending on my client's individual needs, I tailor a treatment plan that is co-constructed with my clients.  This creates both rapport and sets objectives towards symptom reduction.

Matt Permuy is a Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist working in West Hollywood, CA under the clinical supervision of Andrew Merrell, LMFT. Matt specializes in working with adult gay men in issues relating to identity, interpersonal relationships and overcoming past fears and shame.  Matt also specializes in working with clients that have experienced generational trauma, passed down from one's parents, grandparents, and also clients that live with chronic illness.

Matt received his Master of Arts degree in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University with a specialization in complex trauma.  Preceding his work in private practice, Matt began his clinical training at Antioch Community Therapy Services (ACTS), where he served diverse populations of adults at no-cost therapy during the COVID-19 pandemic.  Matt also continued his clinical training at APLA Health, where he worked with mostly adult gay men, including those with chronic illness and comorbidities.

Outside of clinical work, Matt enjoys volunteering his time at local animal shelters, knitting, and all things MCM vintage.

Prospective clients are invited to contact Matthew directly at MattPermuyTherapy@gmail.com. Matt offers clients both in person and virtual session options.