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Matthew West is a seasoned mental health professional with extensive experience in therapy and technology. As the Founder of Boom since March 2022, Matthew has been instrumental in developing AI-powered features for Boom Journal, focusing on daily journaling and mindfulness, while also employing gamification strategies to enhance user engagement. Since September 2006, Matthew has served as a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist at New Directions for Youth, providing therapy aimed at improving interpersonal relationships and academic performance. Prior experience includes working as a Behavior Therapist at California Psychcare from January 2004 to August 2006, where Matthew applied ABA-based interventions with children on the autism spectrum. Matthew holds a Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University and a Master's Degree in Educational Psychology from California State University, Northridge.