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- CBT techniques
- DBT skills
- Motivational interviewing
About Matthew
Matthew Dougherty is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in New York with six years of clinical experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and a wide range of other concerns including ADHD, addiction, grief, and parenting challenges. Matthew uses client-centered methods alongside Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Narrative Therapy to help people move forward.
Matthew works with adults on practical skills and clearer communication. Sessions aim to identify patterns that cause distress and to build specific tools for managing mood, coping with life changes, and handling conflict. He also addresses body image, eating and sleeping issues, and career-related stress.
In therapy he often focuses on self-esteem and decision-making. He helps people examine stories they tell about themselves and try different responses. Motivational Interviewing is used when someone wants to change behaviors such as addictive patterns or motivation for treatment.
Matthew’s style is direct and goal-oriented. He uses CBT and DBT techniques to teach skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and problem solving. Narrative work helps people reframe experiences that contribute to shame, avoidance, or stuck patterns.
He offers care grounded in practical steps. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking. Sessions are conducted in English and he does not accept international clients.
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How Matthew Uses Therapies Online
Matthew integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy into online work. CBT involves identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression. DBT focuses on emotion regulation and distress tolerance and can help with intense emotions, impulsive behaviors, and relationship difficulties.He also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes listening, reflecting, and helping people clarify their own goals. That approach supports self-exploration and helps clients shape treatment priorities. Together these approaches provide skills training and narrative reflection to address mood, coping, and interpersonal concerns.
Finding the right approach is part of early sessions. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals and preferences. That may mean focusing on skill-building, exploring personal stories, or combining techniques over time.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know how sessions are delivered. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day by reducing travel and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. It can also allow sessions without a camera if that helps someone engage more comfortably.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What issues does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and many others such as ADHD, grief, addictions, and parenting concerns.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses a client-centered, direct, and goal-focused approach that emphasizes practical skills and clearer communication.
How much experience does he have?
He has six years of experience as a practicing clinician.
What are his credentials and where is he licensed?
He holds the LMHC credential and is licensed in New York.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Does he work with international clients?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first appointment?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988.