Hey, I'm Matt. Life may not offer a lot of certainty, but one thing is for sure: everyone struggles sometimes. You might feel like you struggle MOST of the time. I would offer that embracing those struggles can often be the key to overcoming them. I believe we can learn to acknowledge and confront adversity in a way that will allow us to feel more empowered and more in control of our own reactions. When we live with anxiety and depression, it makes sense that we would want a permanent fix, but I believe that expectation too often leads to feelings of hopelessness simply because that’s not how anxiety and depression work. What if, instead of waiting for them to magically disappear, we learned to acknowledge those feelings and used our own unique experiences with them to get ourselves through the struggles? If you are struggling, I’d like to offer a safe space for you to talk it out and hopefully come away with a different perspective on your ability to manage your anxiety and/or depression. I might point out a turn here and there, but you’ll do the driving!
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
We will spend the first session getting acquainted and discussing what you hope to gain from therapy.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
I've spent the last 20 years working with and getting to know people from so many different walks of life. I think my experiences have equipped me with the empathy and humility to find common ground with just about anyone.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
Adults dealing with anxiety, depression, career issues, relationship issues, etc.
Integrative
I prefer the flexibility of using a variety of theories and treatment approaches, versus applying the same approach with every person.