- Anxiety and stress
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
About Matthew
Matthew Kelley is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with three years of experience. He works with adults, teens, and veterans on stress, anxiety, depression, relationships, and everyday life transitions. He describes his approach as straightforward and collaborative, focused on practical tools rather than abstract talk.
He trained in education and counseling before moving into clinical work. That background informs a focus on clear explanations and concrete steps. In sessions he looks for patterns that keep problems repeating and then tries small changes that can make daily life easier.
Matthew uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy to guide sessions. He aims for short-term, skills-based work when that fits the client's goals, and stays flexible when people need a slower pace. Sessions involve identifying unhelpful thoughts, testing new behaviors, and practicing changes between meetings.
He has experience supporting people affected by autism and neurodiversity and works with veterans and adolescents. He also helps with relationship and family concerns by focusing on communication and practical problem solving. He mentions working with issues like codependency, commitment and intimacy-related concerns in a direct way.
Sessions are described as calm and direct, with a balance of conversation and specific exercises. Clients who want clear steps and honest feedback may find this approach useful. To begin, Matthew asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How Matthew uses practical approaches in online sessions
Matthew draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy to guide online work. CBT looks at connections between thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses short exercises to test new ways of thinking and behaving. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, measurable changes and on identifying what is already working so sessions stay goal-oriented and time-focused.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Matthew talks with each person about their goals, preferences, and daily life, and then adapts methods that fit those aims. He treats planning and technique as collaborative decisions rather than fixed rules.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten a check-in when time is limited, or avoid travel time. It can also let someone focus on exercises between sessions and bring real-life situations into discussion more quickly. Licensed professionals like him typically use these formats to help clients build skills and make practical changes.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, self-esteem, career questions, and related issues listed in his profile.
What is his therapy style like?
His style is straightforward and collaborative, focusing on practical tools, clear explanations, and direct conversation.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has three years of experience working as a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas.
What are his credentials and location?
He is an LPC licensed in Texas and practices with a Texas location noted on his profile.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.