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Matthew Dugan, LPC
South Carolina
LPC in South Carolina - Anxiety and Addictions
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- Trauma focused work
About Matthew
Matthew Dugan is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in South Carolina with 23 years of experience. He works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, and relationship and family concerns. He also supports people facing grief, intimacy-related issues, anger, self-esteem problems, career changes, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue.
Matthew uses practical, skills-based approaches to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and habits. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside client-centered methods and mindfulness to plan concrete steps between sessions. He also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills for emotion regulation and EMDR for certain trauma-related memories when appropriate.
In session he focuses on clear goals and techniques that people can try right away. That might look like testing a different thought, practicing a new communication skill, or learning grounding strategies for intense emotion. He also uses motivational interviewing when substance use or readiness for change is part of the work.
Matthew holds a Master of Arts in Counseling from Webster University and maintains his LPC credential in South Carolina. His years in behavioral healthcare include work with serious and persistent mental illness and addiction-related concerns. He is a member of the LGBTQ+ community and notes experience helping people with coming out and gender dysphoria issues.
Sessions emphasize measurable steps and regular review of progress. People who prefer structured, practical therapy that combines CBT-style work with skills training and trauma-focused tools may find this approach useful. To begin, follow the site's process to view online therapy options and schedule a first session.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Matthew commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; CBT focuses on clear steps and homework you can practice between sessions. He also uses client-centered techniques that prioritize a respectful, listening stance to clarify goals and preferences. Dialectical Behavior Therapy provides practical skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness when emotion regulation is a concern.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. He will discuss your needs and goals, try approaches that fit those priorities, and adjust methods based on what helps you make progress. This decision-making is collaborative and revisited over time.
Session formats and scheduling details should be confirmed before booking. The biography indicates experience with messaging, live chat, phone, and video sessions in other contexts, but site-specific options can vary. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, or avoid travel time. Talk with him during the matching steps to choose the format and cadence that best fits your schedule and treatment goals.
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Experience
23+ years
Listed in
South Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he most often help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, and related issues such as anger and self-esteem.
How does he use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
He uses CBT to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and habits, test alternative responses, and set small experiments to change behavior between sessions.
What is his professional background?
He has 23 years of experience in behavioral healthcare and holds a Master of Arts in Counseling from Webster University.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - practicing in South Carolina.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees handled?
Fees vary with location and are managed through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin with him on this site?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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