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Dr. Matthew Diner, PhD, LCSW is a licensed clinical social worker and trained psychotherapist offering virtual psychotherapy services to residents of Florida, Michigan, New Mexico, New York, and Texas. He specializes in treating adults facing anxiety, depression, trauma, adjustment disorders, and other emotional challenges. With advanced postdoctoral training in psychodynamic theory, Dr. Diner utilizes a range of collaborative, active, and effective therapeutic approaches to promote personal growth and emotional well-being. He also has extensive experience working with children and families in his past practice.

In addition, Dr. Diner is a bilingual (English/Spanish) expert evaluator providing mental health assessments for immigration hardship cases, including Asylum, Cancellation of Removal, T-Visa, U-Visa, and Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) petitions. His evaluations serve as essential supporting evidence in immigration proceedings, assisting clients in their legal journeys.

Dr. Diner is dedicated to building a therapeutic relationship grounded in openness and trust, providing a safe and supportive environment for healing, self-discovery, and lasting transformation.

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Psychotherapy
Dr. Matthew Diner is a trained and experienced psychotherapist with advanced postdoctoral specialization in psychodynamic therapy. His clinical practice encompasses work with adults and families, addressing a broad spectrum of emotional, behavioral, and mental health concerns.

Immigration Evaluations
​Dr. Matthew Diner s a bilingual (English/Spanish) psychotherapist and expert evaluator specializing in mental health assessments used to support immigration petitions. His evaluations thoughtfully capture the emotional and psychological complexities of each individual’s experience, offering compelling narratives that bring depth and humanity to every case.​​

About Dr. Matthew Diner
Dr. Matthew Diner is a licensed psychotherapist and expert evaluator specializing in immigration-related hardship cases. Before establishing his private practice, he served as a clinician and clinical supervisor in various outpatient mental health settings across New York City. In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Diner has held faculty appointments at Columbia University, the City University of New York (CUNY), and Fordham University, where he taught graduate-level social work. He has also presented his research at peer-reviewed conferences both nationally and internationally.

Publications & Presentations
Dr. Matthew Diner has published and presented on his research on trauma and secondary traumatic stress nationally and internationally. His research has focused on the effects of trauma and secondary traumatic stress as well developing effective means to ameliorate negative stress responses for mental health workers.

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