How Matthew works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPCC
- Licensed in
- Ohio
- Years in practice
- 6
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Matthew
Matthew McKinley is a licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) based in Ohio who helps people manage anger and related concerns. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction struggles, and relationship or intimacy questions. Matthew aims to make therapy feel less awkward and more practical so people can take concrete steps forward.
He favors straightforward conversations over heavy clinical language. Sessions focus on learning skills to handle strong emotions, improving communication, and practicing actions that match a client's values.
Background and approach
Matthew draws on methods that teach new ways of thinking and behaving, plus strategies to tolerate distress and build a steadier daily routine. With six years of clinical experience, he uses a mix of cognitive behavioral tools, acceptance-based practices, and client-centered listening.
That blend helps people manage symptoms like insomnia, impulsivity, and mood swings while also addressing deeper issues such as attachment wounds and feelings of emptiness. He also supports those facing caregiver stress, codependency, or first responder challenges. Matthew describes therapy as a collaborative process.
He helps clients set clear goals and tries techniques together so people can see what works for them. Humor and realism are both welcome in sessions when appropriate. People meet with him via video calls, phone, live chat, or text messaging.
Sessions are offered in English and follow Ohio practice standards under his LPCC credential.
What Matthew works with
Everything Matthew lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Matthew's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coaching
- ADHD
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dissociation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-love
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trichotillomania
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Matthew lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How Matthew blends approaches for online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice painful feelings without letting those feelings dictate every choice. It focuses on clarifying personal values and taking steps that matter, which can be useful for anger, depression, and life transitions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches tools to test unhelpful thoughts and change behaviors that keep problems going, which can help with anxiety, sleep issues, and impulsivity.
Matthew treats the choice of approach as a team decision. He listens to your goals and tries methods together to see what fits. That means sessions can shift over time to match what helps you make progress.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text messaging. Video works well when you want face-to-face interaction; phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat or text messaging are useful for brief check-ins or when typing feels more comfortable. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and to continue work between appointments.
Questions people ask about Matthew
What concerns does Matthew help with?
He supports people with anger, stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, and relationship or intimacy issues, among other concerns.
How would you describe his therapy style?
His style is direct and practical, combining skill teaching with client-centered listening and room for humor.
What background and experience does he have?
He has six years of clinical experience working with a range of mood, behavior, and trauma-related issues.
What credentials and region are associated with this therapist?
He holds the LPCC credential and practices in Ohio under that licensure.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available online?
He meets with clients through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
How does payment or cost 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?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.