- Anxiety and panic
- Drug and alcohol issues
- LGBT affirming care
About Matthew
Matthew Berry is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) practicing in Kentucky with ten years of experience. He works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, depression, and related concerns, and offers an affirming approach for LGBT clients.
Matthew helps people sort through panic symptoms, obsessive-compulsive patterns, and mood-related problems. He also works with those facing drug and alcohol issues and process addictions such as gambling or problematic pornography use. His background includes supporting people with adoption and foster care histories and attachment concerns.
Sessions focus on clear, practical steps rather than jargon. He helps people talk through guilt, shame, communication problems, and control issues. He also supports men working through role expectations and impulsivity concerns.
Matthew blends a person-centered, collaborative style with evidence-based techniques to address symptoms and daily functioning. He can discuss incorporating a Christian-informed perspective when that fits a person's values. He pays attention to safety and substance use patterns, including smoking cessation and recovery-related topics.
People working with Matthew can expect straightforward conversations about goals and measurable steps between sessions. He aims to make treatment planning understandable and focused on what the person wants to change next.
How evidence-based methods translate to online work
Matthew draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address symptoms and daily problems. Cognitive-behavioral approaches focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors, which can help with panic, anxiety, and OCD patterns. Motivational and relapse-prevention strategies look at readiness to change and concrete steps for reducing substance use or process addictions.Figuring out which approach fits best happens together. Matthew discusses goals, preferences, and past attempts to change, and then suggests methods to try. Clients and the therapist review progress and adjust methods when needed so the plan stays practical and relevant.
If you plan to try sessions remotely, confirm the current session formats before booking since formats were not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time. A remote session can also allow a quieter setting or not being on camera when that helps someone focus on the conversation.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Kentucky, West Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, depression, and related issues such as panic attacks, OCD patterns, and mood disorders.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses a collaborative, person-centered approach that focuses on practical steps and clear goals.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has ten years of experience working with individuals across mood, anxiety, and addiction concerns.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He holds LPC and LPCC credentials and practices in Kentucky.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to meet with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.