- Stress and anxiety
- Attachment issues
- CBT and ACT methods
About Matthew
Matthew Menard is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with 12 years of clinical experience. He works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, parenting, depression, and related issues. He also lists support for LGBT concerns, grief, intimacy questions, eating and sleeping issues, anger, self-esteem, career concerns, bipolar disorder, and ADHD.
Matthew uses practical conversation and clear strategies rather than jargon. Sessions focus on what is happening now and how earlier family patterns might still shape choices and feelings. He listens for recurring roles, expectations, and attachment patterns that people bring from their families of origin.
He draws on several evidence-informed methods to help people change unhelpful patterns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to spot and shift thought and behavior cycles. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clarify values and commit to workable steps. Attachment-Based ideas guide conversations about closeness, boundaries, and how early bonds influence adult relationships.
Matthew also integrates client-centered listening to keep sessions focused on the person in front of him. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills may be used for emotion regulation and distress tolerance when needed. He aims to make therapy concrete, with small practices to try between sessions.
People who come because old family expectations still affect parenting, relationships, or work will find a direct, practical approach. Before booking, confirm the current session formats and practical details through the clinic or platform specified when you begin.
How Matthew’s approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters to you and taking small values-based actions. It can help when family patterns leave you stuck or unsure about priorities. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape expectations for closeness and boundaries, and it helps people change how they relate in adult life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches simple tools to notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which is useful for anxiety, mood, and stress.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Matthew will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That choice can shift as therapy progresses, with both therapist and client assessing what feels most useful.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into daily life by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins, or making it simpler to connect from a quieter space. Licensed professionals often use these practical benefits to help people maintain momentum between sessions while they try out new skills and reflections.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, parenting, depression, and related issues including grief and intimacy questions.
Which approaches does he use in sessions?
He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based approaches, Client-Centered methods, and can draw on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills when helpful.
How much experience does he have?
He has 12 years of professional work experience as a counselor in Pennsylvania.
What are his credentials and location?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Pennsylvania.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
He accepts international clients. Sessions are conducted in English.
What session formats are offered?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm the current options before you schedule a session.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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