- Person-centered approach
- Affirming perspective
- Practical skill building
About Matthew
Matthew Berry is a licensed professional counselor with ten years of experience. He practices in Kentucky and helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and addiction. He also brings an affirming approach for LGBTQ+ clients and those wanting a Christian-informed perspective.
He offers straightforward, collaborative care. Sessions focus on clear goals and practical steps clients can try between meetings. Matthew helps people improve communication, reduce panic and obsessive patterns, and manage anger and mood challenges.
Many clients come with complicated histories such as adoption and foster care or attachment-related concerns. He also works with process addictions and substance use issues, including smoking cessation and problem gambling or exercise patterns. Matthew pays attention to guilt, shame, and issues that affect men specifically.
His style is person-centered and compassionate. He meets people where they are and respects their values while working toward change. Conversations are candid and aimed at building skills that make daily life easier.
Sessions tend to be pragmatic and paced to individual needs. Matthew helps people identify small, achievable steps and tracks progress over time. He encourages honest dialogue and works with each person to find what fits their goals and routine.
How therapeutic approaches guide online care
Matthew uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques delivered in a straightforward way. One common approach focuses on building coping skills and behavioral changes to reduce panic, manage mood swings, and address addictive habits; it emphasizes small experiments clients can try between sessions. Another approach centers on improving communication and relationships by practicing new interaction patterns and addressing attachment-related concerns; this helps with recurring conflict and trust issues.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Matthew works with each person to identify priorities, try methods that fit their goals, and adjust the plan if something isn’t working. Clients help set the pace and choose which techniques feel most useful for their situation.
The practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy week and reducing travel time. Confirm current session delivery options with the therapist before booking, since formats were not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to keep consistent appointments and apply new skills between meetings, helping therapy fit into everyday life without adding extra steps.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Credentials
Kentucky, West Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, and various addictions. Additional areas include adoption and foster care issues, attachment concerns, and men’s issues.
What is the therapy style like?
His style is collaborative and person-centered. Sessions focus on practical steps and improving communication while honoring each person's values.
How much experience does he have?
Matthew has ten years of clinical experience working with mood disorders, panic, OCD patterns, and addiction-related concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He holds LPC and LPCC credentials and practices in Kentucky.
Which languages and international options are offered?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to make sure they meet your needs.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.