My passion lies in helping others find solutions to their problems and live happier and productive lives. I
am a graduate of University of Maryland- Baltimore (MSW) Clinical Social Work, and a graduate of UNC
Charlotte (BA in Psychology/Criminal Justice). I enjoy working with individuals and families, children,
and adults, and I have a special passion for helping young adults overcome life’s challenges. I have
experience in treating emotional and behavioral problems, mood disorders, anxiety, depression, bipolar,
substance abuse, schizophrenia, trauma, ADHD, conduct disorder, etc. I also have experience in working
with diverse populations, using evidence-based approaches, and cultural sensitivity and awareness.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
In our first session together you can expect a getting to know you session. We will learn about you and what you feel best will assist with achieving growth and success. We will also discuss goals and expectations.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
Having worked with a variety of people from all walks of life in various settings for the past seven years , I am great at meeting people where they are to assist them with moving forward in achieving growth.
About Matthew Tinsley
Appointments
Virtual
My treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I have several years of experience in using the CBT method
while working with children, adolescents and adults in different
settings (e.g. schools, hospitals, mental health agencies, etc.). I
have used several techniques based on this model which include
helping clients identify triggers for trauma or fears, identifying
negative thinking patterns and replacing them with positive
ones, as well using cognitive restructuring processes to help
clients replace negative automatic thoughts or use thought
stoppage. In addition, I have found CBT techniques useful to
help replace distorted self-talk with more realistic thoughts to
help change client’s negative behavior patterns.
Solution Focused Brief Treatment
I have several years of experience in using the SF-Brief
Treatment method (e.g. in schools, hospitals, mental health
agencies, etc.). I have found Solution Focused Therapy Brief
therapy to be useful in helping clients come up with short term
goals and to develop solutions to their problems. This approach
is useful because it takes a positive approach to finding solutions
and dealing with problems or crises, and I also value the positive
approach that it takes. In addition, it helps clients develop
problem solving skills that can be applied in other situations in
their lives.
