Donald D. Matthews, Psy.D. is a certified cognitive coach, educational therapist and a mindfulness practitioner with a decade of experience teaching workshops and coaching students and teachers in metacognitive thinking strategies, social-emotional learning and self regulation through mindfulness. Dr. Matthews is the founder of the Mindful Breathing Institute.

The Mindful Breathing Institute teaches mindful living practices,responding to the need for health promotion and mental health education to enhance psychological well-being.  We endeavor to promote a healthful mindset so you can cope with emotional and physical challenges.  We believe that mindfulness will help you to reduce the stressors in your life and allow you to harness your own ability to respond to emotions and illness in positive ways.