As a licensed therapist in New York, I specialize in supporting individuals navigating complex emotional landscapes. My approach centers on understanding each person's unique journey, with a deep commitment to addressing challenges like depression, anxiety, life transitions, and interpersonal dynamics.
I offer compassionate, personalized support for young adults and individuals experiencing diverse mental health concerns. My therapeutic work focuses on helping clients build self-love, improve communication, overcome social anxiety, and develop meaningful coping strategies. I'm particularly skilled in addressing issues related to self-esteem, workplace challenges, relationship dynamics, and personal growth.
My practice embraces a holistic, client-centered approach that honors individual experiences and strengths. Whether you're struggling with mood disorders, life transitions, or seeking deeper personal understanding, I'm dedicated to creating a supportive, non-judgmental space where meaningful transformation can occur.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Divorce and separation, Drug and alcohol addiction, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Intellectual disability, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Narcissism, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality disorders, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Sexuality, Smoking / vaping cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
NY LMHC 011611
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I’m a difficult patient, i know. complex physical, mental, and spiritual issues from all “fronts”. if you’re looking for a therapist who is able to talk to you like you’re an actual person, understand dark feelings without regurgitation the textbooks, and genuinely care? the his is DEFINITELY your guy.
Written on Nov 24, 2025 after therapy with Matthew for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Listens thoroughly!
Written on Nov 13, 2025 after therapy with Matthew for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Matt is the first therapist I’ve ever gotten past the first session with because he brings an expertise I was looking for and is very easy to talk to
Written on Nov 10, 2025 after therapy with Matthew for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and self esteem
Very thoughtful when leading the conversation and listens mindfully to better understand you, I felt more comfortable than I thought I would talking to Matt and appreciate his attitude throughout our session. I also appreciate the time flexibility
Written on Nov 03, 2025 after therapy with Matthew for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Matthew has been a great therapist so far even though I’ve only spoken to him once. He listens carefully, and asks thought provoking questions. I really appreciate him!!
Written on Aug 06, 2025 after therapy with Matthew for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Excellent!
Written on Jul 24, 2025 after therapy with Matthew for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching