- Goal oriented
- Skills based
- Relationship focus
About Matthew
Matthew often focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, and low self-esteem. He also helps with career issues, parenting strain, sleep problems, anger, and depression. He lists support for ADHD, compassion fatigue, and LGBT concerns, and notes additional focus on attachment and abandonment issues and other complex patterns.
His work emphasizes noticing how parts of life connect to each other. Matthew uses clear steps to identify the factors that keep a problem going. From there he helps people choose concrete changes that point toward their goals rather than staying stuck in the same patterns.
Approaches he draws on include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Existential Therapy, the Gottman Method, and Mindfulness Therapy. These offer a mix of practical skills, attention to thoughts and feelings, and ways to strengthen communication and meaning in life.
Matthew has five years of clinical experience and practices in Texas as an LPC. To begin, clients follow the site process to match and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
Using CBT, DBT, and Mindfulness Online
Matthew draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact and teaches practical steps to change unhelpful patterns. It often helps with anxiety, depression, and stress by targeting day-to-day thinking and behavior. He also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and healthier ways to manage strong feelings. DBT techniques can be useful when people want tools for handling crises and improving relationships. Mindfulness Therapy appears in his work as well, offering exercises to notice the present moment and reduce reactivity, which can ease worry and improve sleep.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Matthew treats approach selection as a collaborative process and will help clients try different strategies to see what fits their needs, goals, and preferences. He combines practical skill-building with attention to meaning and communication to tailor sessions for each person.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into busy days, reduce travel time, and let people use shorter check-ins when needed. It also allows practicing skills between sessions in day-to-day settings, which many clients find helpful.
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Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Matthew commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, low self-esteem, career concerns, parenting strain, sleep problems, anger, and depression. He also lists ADHD, compassion fatigue, and LGBT related concerns among his focus areas.
What is his general approach in sessions?
Matthew emphasizes a trusting relationship and a practical, solution-focused method. He helps identify problem factors and uses stepwise changes and skill work to reach client goals.
What background and experience does he have?
He has five years of professional experience as a counselor. His work combines systems thinking with solution-focused techniques to address connected life issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing in Texas. The profile shows his credential as TX LPC.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with this therapist?
Choose the continue button on this profile on the site, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.