- Men's wellbeing focus
- Practical coping skills
- Values-based work
About Matthew
Matthew McKinley is a licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) who focuses on men’s wellbeing and common struggles like stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, and depression. He presents therapy in a direct, down-to-earth way so people can talk about hard things without feeling judged or misunderstood. Matthew aims to help clients manage emotions, handle life changes, and make clearer choices that match their values.
He blends practical, evidence-informed methods with a thoughtful look at meaning and values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Client-Centered principles guide much of his work. Matthew also draws on insights from existential thought and mindfulness practices to help people notice what matters and move toward it.
Sessions focus on concrete skills and real-life steps. Clients might learn techniques for coping with overwhelming feelings, strategies to break unhelpful patterns, and ways to rebuild self-trust after setbacks. He pays attention to how relationships, work, and identity shape daily struggles like sleep problems, substance use, and feelings of emptiness.
Matthew has six years of clinical experience and holds an Ohio LPCC license. He works with people facing trauma, addiction concerns, grief, intimacy issues, parenting stress, and career challenges. He also supports those dealing with ADHD, bipolar concerns, and first responder stress.
People who prefer a plainspoken, collaborative approach may find his style a good fit. He aims to balance practical tools with conversations about meaning, so clients leave sessions with both skills and perspective.
How his approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy focuses on clarifying what matters to you and taking small steps toward those values while learning to live with uncomfortable thoughts and feelings. It can help when anxiety, depression, or lack of direction make action feel impossible. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect and introduces practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. It is useful for anxiety, mood problems, sleep issues, and many daily struggles. Client-Centered Therapy centers the conversation on the person's experience, offering an open, nonjudgmental space for exploring concerns and building self-trust.Finding the right mix of these approaches is a shared process. Matthew discusses goals and preferences early on and tailors methods over time. He works with clients to try techniques, notice what helps, and adjust the plan together when needed.
The profile does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available formats before booking. In general, online therapy can make it simpler to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also make it easier to practice skills in the settings where problems occur. Licensed professionals adapt exercises and conversations so they work well in each session format.
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Experience
6+ years
Credentials
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns can Matthew help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, addictions, trauma and related issues listed in his specialties. Additional focuses include attachment issues, codependency, and first responder concerns.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His style is direct and collaborative, mixing practical skill-building with conversations about values and meaning. Sessions aim to be straightforward, with tools you can use between meetings.
How much experience does he have?
Matthew has six years of clinical experience working with a range of concerns from trauma to addiction and mood difficulties.
What credentials and region are listed?
He holds an LPCC credential and is based in Ohio, listed as OH LPCC in his profile.
Which languages are offered and are international clients supported?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The profile does not specify formats. Please confirm the current session options with the platform before booking.
How does cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.