Matthew McKinley, LPCC

Matthew McKinley helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem struggles, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, and major life changes. He also supports those coping with burnout, compassion fatigue, sleep problems, anger, career questions, ADHD, and parenting strain. Matthew is based in Ohio and brings six years of clinical experience as an LPCC - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor.

He works in a direct, practical style that balances clear skills with personal reflection. Sessions focus on everyday steps someone can use between meetings. Matthew uses straightforward tools to manage overwhelming feelings while also making room to understand deeper values and purpose.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a regular part of his work, used to spot unhelpful thinking and try different behaviors. He also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and client-centered methods to help people notice what matters to them and build actions around those values.

Matthew has experience helping people with trauma, obsessive-compulsive concerns, and anxiety patterns. He combines exposure-based strategies with acceptance and meaning-focused conversations when appropriate. The goal is practical change along with better self-understanding.

People can expect a respectful, down-to-earth approach that allows for humor alongside serious work. Matthew aims to help each person find useful habits, clearer priorities, and more confident steps forward.

Sessions are offered in English and are available through multiple online formats to fit different schedules and needs.

How Matthew blends proven methods into online therapy

Matthew commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test small behavior changes that reduce anxiety and improve mood. CBT is practical and often focuses on skills you can try between sessions.

He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help clarify values and build meaningful action, even when difficult feelings remain. Client-centered work is part of his approach as well, offering a respectful, listening stance that helps people feel heard and shape the work around their goals.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Matthew will discuss preferences, goals, and what has or hasn't helped in the past, then adapt methods so they fit each person's life and needs. That teamwork helps decide whether more skills training, acceptance work, or exploration of meaning is most useful.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and chat or messaging can work for brief check-ins or people who prefer writing. These options let people fit therapy into busy schedules and choose what feels most manageable.