MATTHEW SAMUELS, LPC

MATTHEW SAMUELS is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) based in New Jersey who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD concerns, relationship struggles, grief, and career questions. He also supports those coping with trauma, intimacy issues, sleep problems, anger, bipolar mood concerns, and compassion fatigue. He writes plainly and focuses on practical steps people can use between sessions.

He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, Jungian ideas, and a client-centered stance to shape sessions. Conversations aim to identify unhelpful thinking, try new coping skills, and build routines that fit everyday life. Sessions move at a steady pace and include concrete tools to practice outside appointments.

Matthew leans on 14 years of experience working in varied clinical settings. He describes his approach as collaborative - he listens first, then helps people set realistic short-term goals. He emphasizes building resilience and a stronger sense of self while addressing immediate problems.

Practical concerns such as work schedules and communication patterns are part of therapy. He pays attention to family of origin issues, attachment and abandonment themes, body image, codependency, and relationship communication. He also supports people exploring kink, BDSM, and alternative sexual cultures.

Sessions are offered in English and conducted online by video, phone, live chat, or text messaging. Matthew holds an NJ LPC credential and works with adults who want focused, skill-based support for life changes and emotional strain.

Therapeutic approaches adapted for online work

Matthew commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy in online sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety and depression symptoms. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a nonjudgmental, listening stance so people feel heard and can explore goals at their own pace.

He also draws on mindfulness practices to help people manage stress and stay present when emotions feel overwhelming. These approaches are presented in simple, actionable steps so clients can try tools between meetings and notice what helps most.

Finding the right approach is part of therapy. Matthew works together with each person to identify goals, try techniques, and adjust methods based on what fits their life and preferences. That collaborative process guides whether sessions emphasize thought work, acceptance and presence, or deeper exploration of patterns.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful when visual cues matter, phone calls are a lighter option when bandwidth is low, and chat or messaging can fit quick check-ins or on-the-go support. These choices make it easier to schedule sessions around work, caregiving, or travel while keeping momentum in between appointments.