Matthew Berry
Hi, my name is Matthew Berry and I congratulate you for taking the most difficult step towards therapy. What brings you here today? Having trouble with handling life stressors? Having difficulty with handling your emotions if it anxiety, depression, anger, etc.? I help all kinds of people who are suffering from mood disorders, anxiety disorders, Borderline Personality Disorder, people with addictions as well as the LGBTQIA+ community and health professionals. We can work together to accomplish the goals of situations you would like to change. I will help to give you the tools to guide you to having a more fulfilling life.
I conducted a program specifically for health professionals including nurses and doctors with both addiction and mental health.
If you are feeling like everything is out of your control, I am here to help. You will be entering a safe space that is nonjudgmental and validating. You may have many questions still and I can answer them to make you feel more comfortable.
First session
You will be walking into a safe space where you will not be judged for what you feel is wrong. We will go over any situations that are causing you distress and handle them in that session. Near the end of each session, we will go over a technique to help with getting you closer to your goals and speaking about its efficacy at the beginning of the next session.
Strengths
I have been working with both mental health and people with addiction for the past eight years. I worked in different types of environments before including a residential facility, outpatient hospital setting, and private practice. I conducted a program specifically for health professionals including nurses and doctors with both addiction and mental health. I have worked with the LGBTQIA+ community to handle specific situations that affect them uniquely.
Ideal clients
I work with people with addictions, mood disorders, anxiety, personality disorders, health professionals, and the LGBTQIA+ community.
Treatment methods
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
I am Certified in Dialectical Behavior Therapy. This type of therapy incorporates many different types of therapies including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Exposure Therapy. It helps in a variety of ways including distress tolerance and emotion regulation to decrease intense emotional reactions and using emotions in a healthier way. Learning healthier coping mechanisms and mindfulness skills. Lastly communication skills to help with expressing what you want and to increase relationships.
Location
Virtual sessions
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- New YorkLicense 008601
- PennsylvaniaLicense PC012221