- Practical coping skills
- Grief and end-of-life
- Trauma-informed care
About Matthew
Matthew Menard is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania with 12 years of experience. He focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, grief, and related life challenges. He approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion.
Matthew adapts conversations and plans to fit what each person needs. He uses practical strategies and clear language so people can try new ways of coping between sessions. He aims to make the process straightforward and focused on what matters most to the client.
Over his career he has worked with concerns that include depression, intimacy issues, eating and sleeping problems, anger, self-esteem, career transitions, bipolar disorder, and ADHD. He also addresses more specific topics like caregiver stress, chronic illness, adoption and foster care issues, and attachment difficulties. Matthew brings experience with grief and end-of-life concerns, including hospice and end-of-life counseling situations.
His approach draws on methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. He explains ideas in everyday terms and helps people build skills that fit daily life.
People who reach out are guided through a collaborative process. Matthew supports clients as they set goals, try new approaches, and track progress toward more satisfying day-to-day living.
Matthew adapts conversations and plans to fit what each person needs. He uses practical strategies and clear language so people can try new ways of coping between sessions. He aims to make the process straightforward and focused on what matters most to the client.
Over his career he has worked with concerns that include depression, intimacy issues, eating and sleeping problems, anger, self-esteem, career transitions, bipolar disorder, and ADHD. He also addresses more specific topics like caregiver stress, chronic illness, adoption and foster care issues, and attachment difficulties. Matthew brings experience with grief and end-of-life concerns, including hospice and end-of-life counseling situations.
His approach draws on methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. He explains ideas in everyday terms and helps people build skills that fit daily life.
People who reach out are guided through a collaborative process. Matthew supports clients as they set goals, try new approaches, and track progress toward more satisfying day-to-day living.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
LGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
12+ years
Credentials
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
How therapy approaches translate to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking small, meaningful steps toward them. It helps with anxiety, stress, and coping with life changes by teaching practical exercises to stay connected to what matters. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches skills to shift unhelpful patterns. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and sleep or eating concerns. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current ways of relating and can help with intimacy, attachment issues, and relationship difficulties.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is made, keeping the client's needs in the lead.
Practical benefits of online therapy include easier scheduling and fitting sessions into a busy life. Online work can make it simpler to check in during a break, avoid travel time, or focus on skill practice between sessions. Because specific session formats are not listed in this profile, confirm the available options before booking so you know what will fit your routine.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Matthew address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, parenting, grief, and related challenges such as depression, ADHD, and caregiver stress.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Sessions are collaborative and down-to-earth. He uses clear language and practical skills drawn from several approaches to help people manage symptoms and make changes.
How much experience does he have?
He has 12 years of professional work experience in counseling settings and has worked with a wide range of clinical concerns.
What credentials and region apply to this therapist?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, licensed in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the profile.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.