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Matt Youngberg

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Matt Youngberg

Oklahoma

Practical, direct therapy for men's wellbeing

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  • No-nonsense guidance
  • Relationship focus
  • Strength building

About Matt

Matt Youngberg, LPC, focuses on helping men and others who are struggling with relationship stress, low self-esteem, anger, and questions about intimacy. He presents a direct, no-nonsense style and aims to help people get to the core of their problems so they can start making practical changes. Sessions are described as challenging but respectful, with an emphasis on awareness and active work toward goals.

Matt draws on eight years of clinical experience and more than a decade in educational roles. His background includes work as an offenders counselor and in community mental health. He blends that experience into an eclectic approach, choosing techniques from different methods to suit each person's needs.

In sessions he uses practical, goal-focused conversation and will push clients to consider new perspectives. He balances that challenge with sensitivity and compassion. Typical concerns he supports include relationship and intimacy issues, parenting stress, control and communication problems, guilt and shame, and finding purpose in midlife.

He lists Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) among his clinical approaches and adapts those methods to the situation at hand. Matt also notes experience working with issues tied to divorce and separation, forgiveness, and self-love.

Outside of work he enjoys games, athletic activities, and volunteering at Life.Church. Prospective clients should confirm current session options and scheduling details before booking.

How CBT and DBT Inform Online Work

CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with practical experiments. It often involves setting clear goals and trying small behavior changes between sessions to see what helps. DBT teaches skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness, with an emphasis on balancing acceptance and change.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to figure out which tools fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Over time methods may be blended so sessions match what is most useful in day-to-day life.

Confirm the specific session formats before booking, as current options are not listed in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people use quieter times in their day or avoid being on camera if that helps them engage. Licensed professionals tailor the format and pacing to practical constraints and therapeutic goals to help clients apply what they learn between sessions.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteem

Additional focus areas

Communication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationForgivenessGuilt and shameLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisSelf-loveWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Experience

8+ years

Credentials

Oklahoma

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does he help with?

He focuses on relationship and intimacy issues, anger, parenting stress, and low self-esteem, plus related concerns like communication problems, control issues, guilt and shame, and life purpose.

What is his therapy style like?

He describes a direct, no-nonsense approach that aims to get to the core of problems. Sessions are challenging but delivered with respect and compassion.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He brings eight years of professional clinical experience and over ten years working in education, along with roles in offenders counseling and community mental health.

What credentials and location are listed?

He holds an LPC credential and is licensed in Oklahoma.

Which languages are offered for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the U.S. work with him?

He is not accepting international clients at this time.

How are fees or payment handled?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin if I want to work with him?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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