- Warm calm approach
- Focus on practical steps
- Works with addiction
About Matthew
Matthew Walters is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who helps people facing anxiety, depression, addiction, and relationship struggles. He focuses on practical steps that make everyday life easier. His manner is warm and calm, which helps people feel heard and steady during hard moments.
He works with people on coping with life changes, grief, work stress, and issues around intimacy and self-esteem. Matthew also addresses family of origin concerns, blended family challenges, fatherhood issues, and codependency. He draws on 12 years of clinical experience in Pennsylvania to guide conversations and planning.
In sessions he centers the person rather than the problem. That means listening first, then helping clients set clear, doable goals. He blends client-centered work with cognitive behavioral techniques and motivational interviewing to support change. Narrative and solution-focused tools are used when they fit the client’s goals.
People can expect straightforward discussions about communication, boundaries, and behavior patterns. Matthew helps identify small actions that add up to real change. He also supports those dealing with addiction and recovery by focusing on motivation and practical coping skills.
Matthew encourages a collaborative pace so progress matches the person’s needs. He aims to help clients build resilience and clearer direction. To begin, readers are invited to follow the site’s process to match and schedule a first appointment.
How Matthew’s Approaches Translate to Online Work
Matthew often uses client-centered methods that put the person’s goals first. This approach focuses on listening, building rapport, and helping people name what matters most. It works well for concerns like anxiety, depression, and relationship struggles.He also integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help identify unhelpful thinking and change behavior. CBT is practical and skill-focused, which helps with anxiety, mood challenges, and coping strategies. Motivational Interviewing is another tool he uses to build readiness for change by exploring values and motivation with respect and curiosity.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Matthew will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, pace, and preferences. He checks in regularly and adjusts techniques as needed so the work stays relevant and manageable.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, shorten travel time, and allow for brief check-ins when schedules are tight. Licensed professionals can adapt conversation-based methods and practical exercises to work well at a distance, keeping the focus on progress and usable skills rather than format.
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Experience
12+ years
Credentials
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Matthew commonly address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, substance addiction, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, and major life transitions.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His style is warm and calm with a client-centered focus. He listens first, and then uses goal-focused techniques to support change.
What is his clinical background?
Matthew has 12 years of experience working in mental health settings and community care, supporting emotional healing and practical coping strategies.
What credential does he hold and where is he located?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and practices from Pennsylvania.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.