- Years in practice
- 6
- Credentials
- LMHC
- Licensed in
- New York
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Family conflicts
- Focus
- Self esteem
About Matthew
Matthew Dougherty is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in New York with six years of clinical experience. He focuses on helping people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, or big life changes. He also supports those dealing with parenting challenges, relationship concerns, and issues around self-esteem and identity.
Matthew aims for a straightforward, warm style in sessions. He listens first to understand what matters most to each person.
Background and approach
Then he helps set clear, practical steps to try between meetings. Sessions are conversational and goal-focused rather than overly clinical. In practice he draws on well-known methods like cognitive behavioral techniques and client-centered care.
He uses skills from dialectical behavior therapy and motivational interviewing when those fit a client's needs. The work often includes learning new coping skills, trying small behavior changes, and rewriting the stories people tell themselves. Parents who feel worn down or unsure about how to handle daily pressures may find his approach useful.
He helps people sort through parenting stress, blended family issues, and communication problems without judging how they got to this point. Matthew also addresses concerns such as addiction, grief, and sleep or eating difficulties. Sessions can include problem-solving around work and career stress, managing mood symptoms, or building healthier patterns in relationships.
He supports people who want a practical path forward and a calm, steady presence during difficult transitions.
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
- Family conflicts
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Matthew lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How his approaches translate to online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and reflecting what matters to the person. It helps clients feel heard and clarifies their own goals for change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thought and behavior and introduces practical exercises to reduce anxiety, improve mood, and change unhelpful habits. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, teaches emotional regulation and distress tolerance skills that can be useful for strong mood swings or intense stress.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Matthew works with each person to pick methods that fit their needs, goals, and comfort level. He checks in and adapts the plan as progress is made so the work stays relevant and doable.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls let people engage more like an in-person session. Phone sessions can be a good option when lower bandwidth or no camera is preferred. Live chat and messaging are useful for brief check-ins, coaching-style guidance, or when someone needs a flexible way to keep momentum between appointments. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and maintain consistency over time.
Questions people ask about Matthew
What kinds of concerns does Matthew address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, relationship issues, self-esteem, grief, addictions, ADHD, and other emotional or life-change concerns.
What is his style in therapy sessions?
Sessions are conversational and collaborative with an emphasis on practical steps. He listens first, then helps set clear goals and homework to try between meetings.
How much experience does he have?
Matthew has six years of professional experience providing mental health support in New York.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, listed as LMHC, and practices in New York.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different schedules and needs.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and 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 sessions according to therapist availability.
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