- Stress and anxiety
- LGBTQIA+ concerns
- Relationship issues
About Matthew
Matthew Boyd II is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Massachusetts with eight years of clinical experience. He works with people who are coping with stress, anxiety, LGBTQIA+ related concerns, intimacy issues, and mood disorders like bipolar and depression.
He focuses on straightforward conversation and practical planning. Sessions typically look at current problems, coping strategies, and small changes a person can try between meetings. Matthew aims to be respectful and sensitive while keeping things direct and clear.
Matthew also helps with addiction and recovery concerns, relationship and family stress, trauma and abuse, grief, and parenting strain. He addresses anger, impulsivity, and challenges tied to ADHD and compassion fatigue. Additional attention is given to issues such as abandonment, attachment, adoption and foster care, and fatherhood questions.
His approach favors evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide treatment choices. He works with each person to create goals and a straightforward plan for sessions. Progress is tracked in concrete ways, for example practicing coping skills and reviewing what works between meetings.
Sessions are conducted in English and his practice is based in Massachusetts. Matthew asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session so they can begin working on the concerns that brought them in.
How therapeutic approaches shape online sessions
Matthew uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to structure work and support clear progress. Cognitive-style approaches focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing alternative ways of thinking; these methods are commonly used for anxiety and mood concerns and lead to practical coping exercises. Behavioral strategies aim at changing patterns through graded exposure and activity planning; these techniques can help with avoidance, social fears, and rebuilding routines after setbacks.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Matthew will work together with each person to pick methods that match their needs, goals, and comfort level. The plan can be adjusted as sessions reveal what helps most, and choices are made collaboratively rather than imposed.
Confirm available session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel time and allowing meetings during breaks or from another location. They can also allow shorter check-ins or sessions without video when that suits the client better. Ask about current session options when you schedule so you know how meetings will be arranged.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, mood concerns such as bipolar and depression, addictions, relationship and family issues, trauma, grief, parenting, and related topics listed on his profile.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses direct conversation and practical planning. Sessions focus on coping skills, clear goals, and steps to try between meetings.
How much experience does he have?
He has eight years of professional experience working with the concerns listed on his profile.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds an MA and is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Massachusetts.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries 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; check the service for exact pricing details.
What do I need to do to begin?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.