About
- Anxiety and stress
- Parenting pressures
- CBT and client-centered
About Matthew
Matthew Dougherty is a licensed mental health counselor, LMHC, practicing in New York with six years of experience. He focuses on stresses people face at home and work, including anxiety, depression, parenting strain, relationship concerns, and coping with life changes.
Matthew works with adults who are juggling family responsibilities and day-to-day pressures. He helps people sort through communication problems, build better self-esteem, and develop practical coping skills. He also addresses issues such as grief, addiction, trauma, ADHD, and intimacy-related concerns.
In sessions he uses plain, goal-focused conversation. He listens for what is causing the most strain and then tries small, concrete changes a person can practice between meetings. Cognitive behavioral techniques are used to spot unhelpful thinking patterns and test new ways of responding. He also draws on client-centered methods to follow a person’s priorities and Narrative Therapy to help reframe difficult events.
Matthew pays attention to how people manage family roles and blended household challenges. He assists those dealing with divorce, separation, caregiver stress, or blended family dynamics to clarify priorities and set realistic steps forward. He offers support around parenting pressures and boundary setting.
People who prefer straightforward, practical sessions tend to find his style useful. He aims for clear goals and skill-building rather than abstract discussion. To begin, readers should confirm current session options and scheduling details before booking.
How sessions work
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening to the person's priorities and following their lead so sessions reflect what matters most. It helps when someone needs space to sort out feelings about parenting, relationships, or career decisions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, targets the thoughts and behaviors that keep stress and anxiety active. It involves identifying patterns of thinking, trying new responses, and practicing specific skills between meetings to reduce worry and improve sleep and routine.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, brings practical tools for managing strong emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness. It can be useful for anger, relationship conflict, and intense mood swings by teaching clear skills for regulation and communication.
Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences, and adjust the plan as progress is reviewed. That conversation is part of early sessions rather than a single predetermined route.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Many people find that virtual meetings let them try skills learned in therapy in real life between appointments.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address related to family life?
He works with adults on parenting pressures, blended family issues, divorce and separation, and communication problems that affect home life.
What is his general therapeutic style?
His style is practical and goal-focused, using clear conversation and skill-building rather than long theoretical talks.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has six years of experience as a licensed mental health counselor working with adults on a range of concerns.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is an LMHC licensed in New York and works from that state.
Does he conduct sessions in other languages or accept international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he does not accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options with the booking system before arranging a session.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started if I want to work with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.