- Strengths focused
- Practical tools
- Respectful listening
About Matthew
Matthew takes a straightforward, practical approach. He treats clients as the authors of their own story and looks for strengths to build on. Sessions focus on clear, doable steps rather than jargon. The goal is to help people move forward in daily life.
He blends methods to match each person's needs. Approaches include acceptance and commitment ideas, attachment-based work, client-centered care, cognitive behavioral tools, and dialectical behavior techniques. Matthew adapts tools from these approaches to fit a client's goals and comfort level.
He has worked with many different concerns over a long career, so he draws on varied experience when planning sessions. People can expect a calm, respectful atmosphere and practical skills to try between meetings. Matthew encourages gradual change and steady progress.
To begin, he asks people to describe what matters most to them and what they want to change. From there he helps set short-term goals and realistic steps. The work is collaborative and paced to the person's needs.
How his approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, often called ACT, focuses on helping people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then moving toward what matters most. It is useful for anxiety, stress, avoidance, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and teaches specific skills to change them, which can help with depression, anxiety, and sleep problems. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in relationships and how early bonds affect current reactions, which can help with intimacy issues and attachment concerns.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences and then choose or blend methods that fit. That choice is collaborative and may change as progress is made.
Confirm the current session options before booking since specific formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, and offering options that reduce time away from work or family. It also lets people practice skills in their day-to-day settings and bring those experiences back to sessions for review and adjustment.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
26+ years
Credentials
Indiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he address?
He helps with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, sleeping problems, parenting concerns, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related life changes.
What is his general therapy style?
He uses a practical, respectful style that emphasizes strengths and doable steps. Sessions tend to focus on real-life skills and clear goals rather than theory-heavy explanations.
How much experience does he have?
He brings over 26 years of professional work experience to his practice, drawing on that background when developing plans and interventions.
What credential does he hold and where is he located?
He is an LMHC, licensed in Indiana, and practices from that state.
In which language can I speak with him?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
International clients are not accepted at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Use the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.