- Person-centered approach
- LGBTQ+ affirming care
- Ten years experience
About Matthew
Matthew Berry is a licensed counselor who has spent a decade supporting people through hard moments. He practices in Kentucky and West Virginia and focuses on common struggles like anxiety, depression, stress, and addiction. He also emphasizes an affirming stance toward LGBTQ+ identities and respects clients' personal beliefs, including those seeking a Christian-informed perspective.
He aims for a collaborative, person-centered style in sessions. That means listening first, then setting goals together. He often helps people work through guilt and shame, improve communication, and build healthier relationships with themselves and others.
Matthew also works with people experiencing panic disorder and panic attacks, obsessive-compulsive patterns, mood disorders, and anger. He supports those dealing with smoking cessation and process addictions such as problematic porn, exercise, or gambling behaviors. He is experienced addressing men's issues, attachment concerns, and challenges related to adoption and foster care.
In sessions he keeps things straightforward and practical. Conversations focus on what is going on now and what small changes might help. He balances understanding with clear steps so people can practice new skills between meetings.
If you want to begin, he asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a time that fits. The subscription used for sessions can be canceled at any time, and cost varies with location and therapist availability.
How therapeutic methods guide online work
Matthew uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and emotional understanding. One common approach is problem-focused work that breaks difficulties into concrete steps and skills to practice; this can help with panic attacks and obsessive or intrusive thoughts by teaching manageable coping techniques.He also uses supportive, person-centered ways of working that prioritize listening and collaboration. That approach helps people feel heard while identifying values and goals they want to work toward, such as repairing relationships or reducing shame and guilt.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. The therapist will work collaboratively with each person to pick methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. Adjustments are made as therapy progresses so the plan stays practical and relevant.
Session format details are not specified in the source profile, so confirm current session options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when helpful. Licensed professionals can use different techniques over video or phone to teach breathing, behavioral experiments, or communication skills that transfer into everyday routines.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Kentucky, West Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help people with?
He helps people facing anxiety, stress, depression, and addictions. His practice also addresses panic disorder and panic attacks, anger, and obsessive-compulsive patterns.
How would you describe his therapy style?
His style is collaborative and person-centered, focusing on listening first and setting goals together. Sessions aim to be practical with steps to try between meetings.
What is his clinical background?
He has ten years of experience working with individuals on mood concerns, addiction, and attachment issues. He brings experience supporting people with adoption and foster care histories.
What credentials and location apply to this therapist?
He holds LPC and LPCC credentials and practices in Kentucky and West Virginia. The profile lists Kentucky as a primary location.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients supported?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.