Be The Hero Of Your Own Story

MY background

While I’ve worked with professionals from dozens of companies in all kinds of industries, at my heart I simply aim to help my clients overcome roadblocks holding them back from achieving their full potential. I am a licensed clinical social worker, psychotherapist, addiction specialist and mental fitness coach with nearly 20 years of experience helping diverse clients achieve their personal and professional goals. I specialize in the treatment of stress, anxiety, depression, substance abuse, parenting, career/work concerns, adjustment issues, life transitions, major mental illness, and trauma.

My background includes consulting with top law firms and counseling employees at Fortune 500 companies including Broadridge, Microsoft, BlackRock, JP Morgan, McDermott, Will & Emery, Kirkland & Ellis, and Delta Airlines. I was trained in prestigious hospitals and spent seven years working at Rikers Island Correctional Facility, providing trauma-informed therapy and solution-focused counseling.

I am experienced in developing and facilitating trainings and presented on topics including: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome, Managing ADHD at Work, Tips for Developing Emotional Intelligence at Work, and more.

I use an eclectic approach to therapy, tailored to the goals and preferences of the client. My treatment style is integrative and strength-based and can incorporate tenets of CBT, motivational interviewing, crisis management, psychodynamic therapy, or trauma-informed counseling, depending on the client’s unique situation. I enjoy nothing more than bringing out the best in others, seeing them grow, and helping them attain peace and fulfillment that has eluded them.

MY Services

What can therapy and coaching help you with?

• Anxiety disorders (generalized anxiety, performance anxiety)

• Stress management

• Depression, sadness, and emotional numbness

• Relationship issues

• Life transitions (moves, career changes, medical events, divorce)

• Work and academic pressures

• Self-esteem and identity concerns

• Burnout and compassion fatigue

• Grief and loss

• Behavioral and emotional difficulties

• Understand emotional, cognitive, and behavioral patterns

• Learn healthier ways of coping with stress, anxiety, and conflict

• Improve communication, boundaries, and self-awareness

• Build confidence and resilience

• Develop actionable strategies to support personal and relational well-being

Insurances We Accept

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

• Mindfulness-Based Interventions

• Solution-Focused Therapy

• Motivational Interviewing

A Range of Mental Health Concerns

Specific Ways We Can Support You

Therapeutic Models We Utilize

• Aetna

• Cigna

• Highmark BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York

• Oscar (Optum)

• United Healthcare (Optum)

• Highmark BlueShield of Northeastern New York

• Oxford (Optum)

• Anthem EAP

• Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts

• Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey

• Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York (formerly Empire)

• Spring Health Provider

BE THE HERO OF YOUR OWN STORY

Individual Counseling

Our online therapy services are available statewide across New York, making high-quality mental health care accessible no matter where you live. We work with clients in in-person in East Setauket, Long Island and all surrounding communities. Whether you're at home, in your office, or away at school, you can receive the same level of compassionate, evidence-based care through our convenient telehealth platform.

Your counseling experience begins with a free 15-minute phone consultation, giving you the opportunity to discuss your concerns, ask questions, and explore what you hope to achieve through therapy. This call helps ensure a strong therapeutic fit so you feel comfortable and supported from the start. After your consultation, your therapist will schedule an initial session where you’ll collaborate to create a personalized treatment plan tailored to your goals, symptoms, and unique life circumstances. This plan is updated regularly as you grow, make progress, and develop new insights. Or you can book an appointment and use your insurance via the link below.

“Matt is a consummate professional who I have had the pleasure working with for a year. When you first meet him, you’ll be impressed by how quickly he engages with you mission and aligns with your goals. His approach to wellbeing is nothing short of enlightened, and his novel concepts are a delight to engage with.”

J.A.
VP, Sales
Fortune 100 Company

Strength-based Approach

Since 2007, Matthew has been helping his clients build emotional resilience, strengthen coping skills, and create meaningful, lasting change in their mental health and well-being.