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MATTHEW SAMUELS, LPC
New Jersey
Licensed Professional Counselor - Anxiety and Depression
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness practices
- Motivation and goal work
About MATTHEW
MATTHEW SAMUELS is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in New Jersey with 14 years of experience. He focuses on anxiety, depression, ADHD, self-esteem, stress, career concerns, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and trauma and abuse. He also works with people facing grief, sleep problems, anger, bipolar concerns, and coping with life changes.
He uses straightforward, practical methods in sessions. He pays attention to thoughts, behaviors, and patterns that keep problems going. Sessions involve talking through current problems, testing small changes, and reviewing what helped or did not help.
His background includes depth psychology influences and a mix of approaches. Those include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy, Jungian therapy, mindfulness practices, and Motivational Interviewing. He draws on different ideas when they seem useful for the person in front of him.
Clients can expect a clear focus on goals and steps to try between sessions. Work often centers on noticing unhelpful thinking, shifting behavior, and building manageable routines. He also addresses long-standing themes like attachment or family of origin issues when relevant.
He describes therapy as a collaborative process. He will help set priorities, suggest exercises or experiments, and check progress over time. Practical problem-solving and building resilience are frequent aims in his work.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Matthew commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy in his work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing different responses to change behavior; it often helps with anxiety, depression, sleep, and stress. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes understanding the person’s experience and pacing work around their goals and readiness, which can aid self-esteem and relationship concerns.He also draws on mindfulness practices to teach attention and grounding exercises that reduce reactivity. Mindfulness can be applied to daily routines and to problems like sleep and anger by practicing short exercises between sessions.
Choosing the right approach is part of the therapy process. He works collaboratively to decide whether CBT techniques, client-centered conversation, or mindfulness exercises best match the client's goals. That decision is revisited as progress is made.
The original profile does not list specific online formats, so confirm session options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit brief check-ins into a workday, use audio-only sessions when bandwidth is limited, or try exercises together while remaining in a familiar setting. He will discuss what session patterns fit the client's schedule and needs when arranging appointments.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, self-esteem, relationship and intimacy-related issues, trauma and abuse, grief, sleep problems, anger, bipolar concerns, and coping with life changes.
How would he describe his therapeutic approach?
He uses a mix of practical methods focused on thoughts, behaviors, and patterns. Sessions emphasize testing small changes and reviewing what helps.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 14 years of experience working in various settings as a psychotherapist.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in New Jersey and practices from that location.
Which languages are used in sessions and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original profile does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
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 the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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