Profile / United States
Matthew "Matt" Raspanti, LMHC
Massachusetts
LMHC - Stress and Anxiety care
See online therapy options- CBT techniques
- Acceptance and Commitment
- Mindfulness practice
About Matthew
Matthew "Matt" Raspanti is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Massachusetts with seven years of experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Matt works directly with people who want practical ways to feel more in control day to day.
He uses straightforward conversation to notice unhelpful thoughts and patterns. Sessions involve listening, asking clear questions, and trying small experiments between meetings. Matt draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy alongside client-centered and mindfulness techniques.
In a session he helps people break problems into manageable steps. That might mean tracking thoughts, testing assumptions, or building small habits that make a difference. He also uses motivational interviewing ideas to support people who are unsure about change.
Matt pays attention to how stress shows up in daily life, including work, caregiving roles, chronic pain, and isolation. He helps people work through control issues, guilt and shame, forgiveness, and communication problems. He welcomes conversations about life purpose and social anxiety without using jargon.
People can expect clear next steps after a meeting. Matt asks about what is working and what isn't, then adjusts the plan. He recommends actions people can try between sessions and reviews how they went in the next meeting.
How CBT and ACT are used in online sessions
Matthew uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people notice and test unhelpful thoughts and habits. CBT sessions focus on concrete exercises, thought records, and behavior experiments that can be practiced between meetings to reduce anxiety and improve mood.He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people clarify values and take committed action despite difficult feelings. ACT methods encourage noticing internal experiences and choosing actions that align with what matters most, which can help with stress, addictive patterns, and low motivation.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist discusses goals and preferences and then adapts methods together with the client. That collaborative process helps decide whether to emphasize CBT, ACT, mindfulness, or motivational interviewing techniques.
Confirm the specific online session formats before booking, as the biography does not list them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow short check-ins when needed. Some formats also require less bandwidth or no camera, which can help on days when a full video session is difficult.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes, plus related issues like caregiver stress, chronic pain, and social anxiety.
How does he structure sessions and therapy style?
Sessions focus on clear conversation, noticing unhelpful thoughts, and trying practical experiments between meetings. He uses CBT and ACT ideas together with client-centered listening.
What is his background and how long has he practiced?
He holds an MA and is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with seven years of professional experience.
Where is he licensed and located?
He is licensed in Massachusetts and practices there.
Which languages are supported and can he see international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. He does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking as the biography does not specify formats. Please check the platform listing for up-to-date format details.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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