- Years in practice
- 5
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Texas
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Self esteem
About Matthew
Matthew Biermacher is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas who focuses on helping people make practical changes in their lives. He emphasizes building trust first, then working together to understand what keeps someone stuck and what can be changed. His approach aims to help people move toward a life they choose rather than one they endure.
Matthew uses straightforward, goal-oriented methods that look at how different parts of life connect.
Background and approach
He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy ideas to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try new skills. Mindfulness techniques are also used to help with stress, sleeping problems, and overwhelming emotions. Parents reading this should know Matthew lists Parenting among his areas of focus.
He also addresses common concerns such as anxiety, depression, anger, relationship and communication problems, career stress, ADHD, and questions around identity and LGBT issues. He works with people facing life changes like divorce, blended family stress, or grief and abandonment issues. Sessions tend to be practical and focused on small, doable steps.
Matthew combines problem identification with coaching-style ideas to build new routines and habits. He helps people practice skills between sessions so progress carries into daily life. With five years of clinical experience, Matthew aims to be a collaborative guide.
He encourages people to set clear goals, try concrete strategies, and adjust plans as needed. The emphasis is on real-world changes rather than just talking about problems.
What Matthew works with
Everything Matthew lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Matthew helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Depression
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Blended family issues
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Personality disorders
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Approaches Matthew lists
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Gottman Method
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches you can use online
Matthew commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy, explained in plain terms. CBT focuses on spotting thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and then practicing small changes to break those patterns; it is often useful for anxiety, depression, sleep issues, and stress. DBT emphasizes building skills for managing strong emotions, improving relationships, and tolerating distress; it can help with anger, mood swings, and overwhelming reactions.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, then try methods together and adjust as needed. That collaborative process helps tailor sessions so they fit each person’s life and needs.
Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation when gestures and tone matter. Phone sessions can be a shorter check-in or help when bandwidth is limited. Live chat or messaging can be used for quick reflections, tracking progress, or getting support between longer meetings. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, parenting duties, and busy days.
Questions people ask about Matthew
What concerns does Matthew commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, sleep issues, parenting concerns, relationship and communication problems, career stress, ADHD, and LGBT-related matters among other topics.
What is his general therapy style?
His style is practical and goal-focused, blending problem identification with skill development and coaching to create step-by-step plans clients can try between sessions.
What is his background and experience?
Matthew has five years of clinical experience and emphasizes forming a trusting relationship to explore the origins of concerns and work toward change.
What credentials and region are listed?
He holds the LPC credential and practices in Texas.
Which languages are supported and can international clients connect?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients at this time.
In what formats are sessions offered?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging so people can choose what fits their schedule and needs.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.
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