I'm Matt.
I believe the capacity for change
is already inside of you.
My goal in working together is for you to tune into that capacity for change.
Let's name and understand the barriers are getting in the way of change.
I want you to leave your time in therapy with tools that we know will work for you - because you know yourself.
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I have an eclectic approach, but I primarily work from a cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, and narrative framework. When we meet together I will assess your individual needs and form a client-centered therapy experience.
Common
therapy topics
Adjustment to chronic health conditions
Anger
Anxiety and Panic Disorders
Chemical or Behavioral Addicitons
Compulsive behaviors
Depression
Faith and Spirituality
Grief and Loss
LGBTQ+ needs
Life transitions
Men's issues
Quality of life issues
Relationship issues
Self esteem
Stress
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If you don't see what you'd like to discuss on this list, let's talk.
I have expereince with many common therapy topics, and if your issue is
something outside of my area of expertise, then I can refer you to someone in my network of local therapists who can guide you through the change you want to see.
education
MA in Counseling, Huntington University
Magna Cum Laude
BA in Psychology & BA in Sociology, Shippensburg University
Cum Laude
Professional Development
Professional Member of Christian Community Development Association (2024 - present)
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Completed 15+ hours of Continuing Education annually for LPC Licensure (2016 - present)
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Completed 40 hours of training through Enneagram Prison Project (2022)
A bit about Me, Matt(he/him)
A lot of times people are curious about their therapists. The nature of the client/therapist relationship is professional, and I operate from a code of ethics and set boundaries to limit my self-disclosure. However, there are a few things I do not mind sharing with you about myself:
I’m very curious. I like to spend my spare time reading, journaling out questions, and finding out more about the world around me. I set a goal to read a certain number of books each year. Most of the time I’m reading nonfiction but I am always on the lookout for fiction I would enjoy.
I enjoy being outside hiking or playing disc golf. Most of the time, though, being outside just looks like hanging out with my kids in the backyard. I enjoy jogs with my kids while they ride their bikes, and I make sure I get my steps in each day.
I believe therapy is for everyone. I think everyone can benefit from the therapuetic relationship. If you have tried counseling in the past and did not find it to be beneficial, I believe you CAN find someone who is a good fit. Even if it isn’t me, that’s OK. I believe the right person is out there for you.
I have worked extensively with the recovery community. I believe everyone can experience growth and change by practicing surrender, connection, and action. This is part of why I love what I do so much – not just seeing people thrive, but helping people reinforce lasting systems of support long after we end our time together.