- Practical skill building
- Strengths focused
- Calm and direct
About Matthew
Matthew Powell is a licensed clinical social worker with 23 years of practice in Maryland. He focuses on helping people manage stress and anxiety, including panic disorder and panic attacks, and supports those coping with depression, grief, and trauma. He approaches each person as the expert on their own life and looks for strengths to build on.
Matthew aims to make the first step feel manageable. He uses straightforward conversation to understand what is most upsetting right now. From there he and the person set practical goals and try ways to reduce distress between sessions.
In sessions he listens for patterns that keep problems alive, like repeated arguments, avoidance, or harsh self-talk. He helps people try different responses and notices what changes. Work may include practicing new skills, looking at past experiences that still cause pain, and planning realistic steps forward.
Matthew draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide the work while tailoring the approach to each person. He emphasizes small, steady shifts that add up over time. His manner is calm and direct, aimed at helping people feel more capable in daily life.
People often come for help with relationships, attachment or abandonment concerns, control issues, and problems tied to work or money. He also supports those dealing with social anxiety, impulsivity, and questions about life purpose. Matthew works in English and practices in Maryland.
How evidence-based methods translate to online work
Matthew draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and understanding patterns. One common approach teaches concrete coping skills for anxiety and panic, such as breathing and grounding practices, and ways to test unhelpful thoughts. This helps reduce the intensity of panic attacks and improves day-to-day functioning. Another useful method looks at how past relationships shape current reactions and attachment patterns, which can clarify recurring conflicts and loneliness and suggest different responses.Finding the right approach is part of the process. He collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their goals and preferences, and he adjusts the plan as progress is seen. The work is collaborative and aims to make tools useful in real life, not just theoretical.
Practical benefits of online therapy include easier fit with busy schedules and fewer barriers to attending sessions. Online work can make it simpler to follow up between visits and to practice skills in the settings where difficulties happen. Because session formats were not specified in the biography, confirm current session options before booking so you know how your visits will be arranged.
Areas of expertise
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Experience
23+ years
Listed in
Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Matthew address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship difficulties, and related concerns such as panic disorder and panic attacks.
What is his general therapy style?
He uses a straightforward, strengths-based approach and focuses on practical steps people can use between sessions to reduce distress.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 23 years of professional work experience in clinical settings in Maryland.
What credential does he hold and where does he practice?
He is an LCSW-C practicing in Maryland.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule based on the therapist's availability.