Matt Raspanti
Hi there- I'm Matt, a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with more than eight years of experience in the mental health field. If you are looking to find healthier ways to navigate your pain- whether emotional or physical, my ideal clients are looking for someone they can trust, as I emphasize bringing compassion and calm into sessions.
Hi there- I'm Matt, a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with more than eight years of experience in the mental health field.
My priority is supporting you, understanding your concerns, and needs, by creating a safe, nonjudgmental space. I want you to feel empowered through our work, so that you may accomplish your goals, move toward your dreams, and view your experiences from new perspectives, to help you heal, and discover renewed hope and reduced suffering.
First session
The first session is an opportunity for me to get to know you, your initial hopes and goals for therapy, and start to build a therapeutic connection. This first session is a conversation where I will outline what therapy is, and how it looks a bit different for everyone based on needs and expectations, as well as share a bit about my approach and how I can support you.
Strengths
I view you as an individual and truly care about what want you want, as well as helping you to figure out what it is you might need from yourself, and others in your life. I prioritize my own self care so that I can be best able to support you each session, where I use a range of approaches to help you gain clarity and acceptance, as you continue to strive to be the best version of you in the present, and set yourself up for future success, whatever that may mean to you. I welcome getting to know you and your story, recognizing the courage it takes to choose what may be more difficult in the moment, though more helpful for you in the long run.
Ideal clients
I work with adults to address issues related to anxiety, depression, chronic pain and illness, addictions and substance use, as well as relationship difficulties. I tailor my therapeutic interventions to meet your needs, emphasizing self-awareness and collaboration. I identify your strengths, introduce new skills to build on your current 'toolbox', and enhance strategies you are already using.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I tailor my therapeutic interventions to meet your specific needs, and take a holistic approach. I use cognitive behavioral interventions to collaborate with you to break things down, building your awareness of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to decrease negative self talk, improve interpersonal communication and coping skills. As fits for you, we will integrate a mindfulness-based approach, including relaxation strategies and work together on the best ways to measure progress throughout treatment.
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
Acceptance and commitment strategies I use are exploring with you how to can feel more safe identifying and experiencing uncomfortable emotions and feelings, identify and clarify values, learn the benefit of, and practice how to create and maintain a healthy distance between thoughts and feelings, and taking action towards goals that aligns with your values between sessions.
Location
Virtual sessions
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- MassachusettsLicense LMHC12518