Matthew McKinley, LPCC

Matthew McKinley, LPCC, helps people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, and major life changes. He works with those coping with grief, addiction, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting strain, career questions, and sleep problems. He also supports people dealing with trauma, compassion fatigue, and mood concerns such as depression and bipolar symptoms.

Matthew uses clear, practical conversations rather than a formal, stiff setting. He encourages clients to notice what matters to them, practice small steps, and act in ways that match their values. Sessions mix thoughtful reflection with exercises people can try between meetings.

His background includes six years in clinical practice and study of Buddhist perspectives that inform his work. He blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered, and existential ideas. That mix shapes how he addresses anxiety, compulsive behavior, and patterns that keep people stuck.

In the room he focuses on helping clients manage strong emotions, reduce avoidance, and learn skills for everyday life. He supports people working through attachment and communication problems, codependency, impulsivity, and caregiver stress. Practical tools and honest conversation are typical parts of a session.

People who value a direct but compassionate style may find his approach useful. He invites clients to bring their goals and real-world challenges, then works with them to build sustainable changes. The aim is steady progress rather than quick fixes.

How his approaches translate to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on clarifying what matters most to a person and taking committed steps toward those values while learning to live with difficult thoughts and feelings. It can help with anxiety, depression, and getting unstuck during life changes.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses straightforward exercises to test unhelpful beliefs, build coping skills, and reduce avoidance in anxiety and mood concerns.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication. It can be useful for intense emotions, impulsivity, and relationship patterns that cause repeated problems.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Matthew will work with each person to figure out which methods fit their goals and preferences, and he will adjust the plan as needed. The first sessions often include goal-setting and trying a few techniques to see what helps.

Because session formats are not specified here, confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and let someone check in from work or between commitments. It also allows using written exercises and between-session practices that support ACT and CBT work without promising a specific delivery method.