MATTHEW SAMUELS, LPC

MATTHEW SAMUELS is a licensed professional counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD concerns, and intimacy-related issues. He works with people dealing with grief, relationship and communication difficulties, body-image worries, and the strain of major life changes. He aims to make sessions straightforward and practical so clients leave with clear next steps.

He draws on 14 years of experience in clinical work and a background in depth psychology. Matthew blends Client-Centered Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness practices to match each person’s needs. He also uses ideas from Jungian approaches and motivational interviewing where they fit the goals of the work.

In a typical session he listens first, then helps people identify patterns that keep problems going. He teaches simple skills for managing strong feelings and improving daily routines like sleep and focus. He also works with people to rebuild confidence and improve communication in relationships.

Matthew describes therapy as a collaborative process. He helps people set reachable goals and adjusts methods as progress is made. He emphasizes coping tools that can be used between sessions to handle anxiety, setbacks, or difficult conversations.

He practices in New Jersey and conducts sessions in English. If you want to explore whether he is a good fit, use the site’s Start Therapy button to complete the brief matching questionnaire and schedule a session.

How his approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on a warm, nonjudgmental conversation where the therapist follows the client’s lead to clarify goals and priorities. This style helps with building trust and addressing issues like low self-esteem, relationship concerns, and navigating life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical strategies to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep struggles, and managing ADHD-related habits.

Mindfulness therapy brings brief attention and breathing practices into sessions to reduce reactivity and increase presence in daily life. It pairs well with other approaches to support emotional regulation and focus.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Matthew will collaborate with each person to select methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences and will adapt techniques as progress unfolds.

The therapist's biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. One practical benefit of online sessions is easier scheduling for people with busy days or long commutes. Online work can also allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, fewer travel interruptions, and the chance to practice skills between sessions without adding extra travel time.