Matthew Peverill
I am a licensed clinical psychologist in private practice. I provide psychotherapy for children, adolescents, and adults. I have specialty training in trauma-focused therapies for PTSD, parent-led treatment of disruptive behavior in childhood, and CBT for insomnia.
To inquire about availability or schedule a consultation, please call (608) 276-9191. I see clients through the Family Therapy Center of Madison. If we are not a fit, I will do my best to help you find a referral that is.
As a therapist, my goal is to give my clients the emotional space and psychological tools needed to reach their goals with wisdom and skill. My therapeutic approach is grounded in well-tested, proven principles of clinical change, applied flexibly within a warm, validating, and genuine relationship. I have seen my clients reach their goals in as little as a few sessions and up to several years of treatment – I strive to set a pace to our work that honors both our relationship and the urgency of your needs.
Beyond my specialty areas, I have broad training in cognitive-behavioral and third-wave behavioral therapies, including ACT and DBT-informed approaches. I routinely see clients for generalized anxiety, phobia, OCD, depression, panic disorder, and other common concerns.
I am experienced in working with clients of all ages. I strongly believe that providing support for parents is one of the best ways we can support children. Especially for young children, I often work primarily or solely with parents. This approach has been shown to be just as or more effective than individual treatment in many cases.
Research & Background
Prior to transitioning to full-time clinical practice, my work focused on clinical science and the developmental impacts of early life adversity. I completed my graduate education at the University of Washington under the supervision of Katie McLaughlin and a postdoctoral fellowship at Ryan Herringa’s BRAVE lab at the University of Wisconsin. My research has employed neuropsychological, psychological, and epidemiological tools to examine psychosocial threat as a dimension of adversity with unique effects on the brain areas involved in emotional regulation. A complete list of my publications and academic work can be found in my CV.
In a previous career, I was a systems administrator and application developer. In my spare time, I enjoy biking, cooking, reading, playing with technology, and spending time with my partner and two children.