Therapist profile
MATTHEW SAMUELS, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor - Family and Parenting Concerns
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- Stress and anxiety
- CBT and mindfulness
- Attachment issues
About MATTHEW
MATTHEW SAMUELS is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in New Jersey with 14 years of experience. He helps people who are managing stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship and family concerns, grief, trauma, sleep problems, anger, and issues tied to intimacy and self-esteem.
He uses straightforward conversation to clarify what’s most pressing. Sessions focus on practical steps and on noticing patterns that keep problems repeating. He draws on client-centered work to follow the client's priorities and on cognitive behavioral techniques to shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
Matthew also brings ideas from Jungian and depth psychology to look at recurring themes and personal meaning. Mindfulness tools are used to ground people when anxiety or mood symptoms spike. Motivational interviewing techniques support decisions about change when someone feels stuck.
In sessions he tends to combine methods rather than use a single approach. That can mean a short skills practice in one session and a deeper discussion of patterns in the next. The rhythm is conversational and goal-focused, with attention to both immediate coping and longer-term patterns.
His additional focus areas include attachment and abandonment issues, body image, chronic pain and illness, codependency, communication and control problems, and work-related compassion fatigue. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking.
How sessions work
How his approaches work in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the client's priorities and perspectives. The therapist listens closely and follows what the client brings to each session, which helps clarify immediate concerns and set goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches concrete skills for identifying and changing thought patterns and behaviors that fuel anxiety or low mood. These skills are useful for stress, sleep problems, and mood management.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Matthew will collaborate with each person to choose and adjust methods based on goals, daily demands, and what feels most helpful. That might mean trying CBT exercises for a few weeks, then shifting to deeper exploration of recurring themes with Jungian-informed ideas if that seems productive.
The original profile does not specify which online session formats are used, so confirm the available options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. They can also let someone arrange sessions around work or caregiving responsibilities without needing to be away from home for long.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
14+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of family or parenting concerns does he help with?
He helps people navigate family of origin issues, communication problems, parenting strain, and relationship-related stress. These areas are listed among his specialties.
How would you describe his style in sessions?
He combines conversational, client-centered work with practical techniques. Sessions often mix skill practice and deeper discussion of recurring patterns.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has worked as a counselor for 14 years. That experience includes a variety of settings and a range of concerns such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, and trauma.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds the LPC credential and is licensed in New Jersey. His practice is located in New Jersey.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. He does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original information does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing should be confirmed before beginning.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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