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.
Professional experience
8 yrs in practice
Stress and anxiety Family conflicts Motivation, self esteem, and confidence Depression Coping with life changes
Additional areas of focus:Coping with addictions, LGBTQ+ related issues, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse, Coping with grief and loss, Intimacy related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Executive and professional coaching, Compassion fatigue, Concentration, memory and focus (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
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Great man! Great listener and makes me feel so comfortable to be completely honest with my feelings and gives the right guidance
Written on Aug 28, 2026 after therapy with Matthew for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and coaching
Matthew has helped me so very much in such a short time already! He is not your typical run of the mill therapist. I am grateful to have found someone to help me come up with my own coping strategies.
Written on Aug 13, 2026 after therapy with Matthew for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
I really enjoy working with Matthew so far!
Written on Aug 11, 2026 after therapy with Matthew for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Matt is a down to earth man. Listens and suggests good ideas and has the knowledge to help when your in a rutt. He is my therapist, but feels like more of a good solid friendship and has helped me when I have struggled to find a some answers. I highly recommend him.
Written on Aug 05, 2026 after therapy with Matthew for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, and career difficulties
this is a man who cares and understands.
Written on Apr 06, 2026 after therapy with Matthew for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
I've worked with Matt on and off over the past year and can't say enough great things about him. Gurenteed to talk to you like a friend!
Written on Mar 03, 2026 after therapy with Matthew for 1 year and 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
Matthew is a great person! Listens carefully and really understands the situations you are going through with his expertise. I highly recommend Matthew.
Written on Feb 10, 2026 after therapy with Matthew for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and career difficulties
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
My first time doing therapy and he's made it super easy for me to express myself. I look forward to each session.
Written on Aug 07, 2024 after therapy with Matthew for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, and anger management
He’s an excellent therapist. As a guy in my mid-20s I think he really appreciates where I’m coming from and has great perspectives on how to navigate life in a more mentally healthy way.
Written on Jun 05, 2024 after therapy with Matthew for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and coping with life changes
Attentive. He listens well and really tries to understand your subjective world and what’s going on and offers insight and reflection as well as tools and ideas.
Written on Oct 05, 2023 after therapy with Matthew for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
Good dude, good conversationalist
Written on May 22, 2023 after therapy with Matthew for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
Matthew has connected patiently and consistently with where I'm at. he listens to my goals and has helped shape strategies to help me get there.
Written on Aug 27, 2022 after therapy with Matthew for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, anger management, and adhd
Matthew Dougherty is fantastic and helped me a lot. I tried other therapists prior to him and wasn't confident in any, but once I was paired with him I started making a lot of noticeable progress.
Written on Aug 27, 2022 after therapy with Matthew for 2 months on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
I only spoke briefly with Matt but he seems a warm hearted, caring and understanding person. His focus was to help me move forward with my goals. I don't know him much but I would still recommend him.
Written on Jul 14, 2022 after therapy with Matthew for 1 month on issues concerning addictions, eating disorders, and self esteem
I had a great experience, he’s very profesional.
Written on Jul 13, 2022 after therapy with Matthew for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, eating disorders, and sleeping disorders
We've only had one session so far as I have been busy with work overtime.
But our first session and follow up has been a strong start.
Written on Jun 29, 2022 after therapy with Matthew for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, and adhd
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