Matthew Enkema, PhD

Training and Experience

I’m a licensed clinical psychologist and expert in providing cognitive-behavioral therapy to help people live balanced and healthy lives. I have been fortunate to receive training at some of the most highly-regarded training programs in the nation.

I earned my Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Washington, and I completed my internship at the Veterans Affairs hospital in Seattle. I also gained advanced postdoctoral training on the application of mindfulness-based treatments for anxiety, compulsive behaviors, and addiction. After completing my formal training, I became a staff psychologist in the Anxiety Center at the Evidence Based Treatment Centers of Seattle for several years before opening my private practice.

Learning has been a passion of mine for many years and is one of the reasons I chose to pursue a doctorate. I have over a decade of experience in a variety of treatments that have been scientifically demonstrated to reduce symptoms. Most notably Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Based Treatment (MBT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI). As a an academic, I have published numerous peer-reviewed scientific journal articles and provided advanced professional trainings for all of these treatments and many related topics. As a clinician, I integrate my innovative scientific work into my therapeutic practice. Continuing to develop my skillset as a therapist is a priority for me as a professional and I regularly pursue advanced training to deepen and expand my expertise.

As a matter of course, I am committed to honoring cultural differences and strive to provide competent services to people from all backgrounds in everything that I do.

Personal Life

I have been fortunate to live my entire life in the Pacific Northwest. I grew up in Bellevue, and have lived in Seattle for the past 20 years.

I am devoted to my profession and I aim to balance this with my life outside of my career. Outside of work, my life is full of the joys and challenges of having a family. My wife and I are raising two active and adventurous young children. We explore the beautiful natural world together on weekends and holidays.

I enjoy exercise and sports, especially tennis, which I have competed in throughout my life. I also spend time with old and new friends as often as I can, sharing evening meals and adventures in the outdoors.