LISW, 10 years of experience
I am licensed independent social worker in the state of Ohio with a supervisory designation (LISW-S). I began working with the severe and mentally ill population within a homeless shelter at age 21. I discovered a love for helping and decided to pursue a career as a clinical psychotherapist. I obtained a degree from the University of Toledo with Master of Social Work, specializing in clinical mental health and a minor in psychology. Throughout the years I have gained experience working in a variety of setting addressing mental health. The settings include dialysis clinics, military, chronic homelessness, and corrections. Rather you are struggling with a new onset of neurosis, or your long-term symptoms have begun to exacerbate; I will ensure there is a safe space to discuss any problems in a judgement free zone utilizing individualized specific treatment plans, not simple advice. I will utilize a variety of approaches to empower you with tools needed to take significant life steps. Ultimately, to reach a goal you desire.
In our first session together, we'll start with brief introductions, then dive into the specific challenges you're facing. This will help me create a tailored plan for us to work through in follow-up sessions.
I primarily focus on helping adult individuals. Rather it be a neurotic disorder, a mood disorder, a psychosis, or something less complex. I have focused my therapeutic education on clinical adult mental health specifically. I utilize system theory, cognitive behavior theory, dialectical behavioral theory, and empowerment theory. All of these concepts I have studied throughout my college career into post-graduate trainings. Each plays an important part throughout the therapeutic process and are utilize interchangeably.
(PLEASE OHIO CLIENTS ONLY) I would like to focus on individual adults with neurotic, mood, trauma or relationship issues. I am also willing to take individual with a long history of mental illness. I am willing to work with couples as well.
After identified within session, I use cognitive behavior therapy to address root causes driven by a core belief. I have experience using CBT methods throughout my college career into my professional career. CBT was one of the first modalities that I strove to learn and implement within my practice.
I utilize dialectical behavior therapy to engage the client in learning mindfulness exercises, distress tolerance skills, emotional regulation skills and interpersonal communication skills.
3 ratings with written reviews
March 28, 2025
He’s very kind and thorough. I always leave the sessions feeling satisfied and heard.
March 16, 2025
Had our first session with Matthew and it was very comfortable. He was knowledgeable, kind, relatable, and made us feel heard and validated. Would highly recommend
March 11, 2025
I think Matthew was really great at listening and understanding my issues and concerns. He was very insightful on certain tactics and ways to look at situations. I can’t wait for further sessions to better my relationship with my wife.