Therapist
Matthew Dougherty
LMHC
Practical, person-focused therapy in New York
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- LMHC in New York
- Six years experience
- Client-centered approach
About Matthew
Matthew Dougherty is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) practicing in New York. He brings six years of experience to sessions and focuses on helping people manage depression, anxiety, and life transitions. He speaks English and works with adults seeking clearer coping skills and stronger self-esteem.
He frames sessions around each person's story and current needs. Matthew listens first, then helps set simple, realistic goals they can work toward between meetings. He often concentrates on communication, stress management, and building routines that support sleep and daily functioning.
Matthew uses straightforward tools to help people notice unhelpful thinking and try small behavior changes. He also helps clients explore how past experiences shape current relationships and patterns. Sessions can include skill practice, short-term problem solving, and reflections on longer-term growth.
People who find his approach useful tend to want practical steps alongside space to talk. He commonly addresses concerns like relationship strain, workplace stress, grief, addiction-related challenges, and attention difficulties. He also supports clients dealing with identity and intimacy-related issues.
When a client begins, Matthew focuses on what feels most urgent and workable. He helps people track progress and adjust the plan as needs change. The aim is steady, manageable improvement rather than overnight fixes.
He frames sessions around each person's story and current needs. Matthew listens first, then helps set simple, realistic goals they can work toward between meetings. He often concentrates on communication, stress management, and building routines that support sleep and daily functioning.
Matthew uses straightforward tools to help people notice unhelpful thinking and try small behavior changes. He also helps clients explore how past experiences shape current relationships and patterns. Sessions can include skill practice, short-term problem solving, and reflections on longer-term growth.
People who find his approach useful tend to want practical steps alongside space to talk. He commonly addresses concerns like relationship strain, workplace stress, grief, addiction-related challenges, and attention difficulties. He also supports clients dealing with identity and intimacy-related issues.
When a client begins, Matthew focuses on what feels most urgent and workable. He helps people track progress and adjust the plan as needs change. The aim is steady, manageable improvement rather than overnight fixes.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
6+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English
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How Matthew’s Approaches Work Online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the client's perspective and priorities, with the therapist following the person's lead to build goals and solutions. This approach helps when someone needs a listening space and personalized pacing.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses practical exercises to change patterns. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress by teaching specific skills to test unhelpful thoughts and try different actions.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, brings skills for managing strong emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness. It can help people who feel easily overwhelmed or who want clearer strategies for coping during emotional spikes.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. Matthew works collaboratively with clients to decide which methods fit their goals, preferences, and day-to-day needs, and he adjusts the plan as progress and circumstances change.
Please confirm available session options before booking, as formats were not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people join from places that are convenient. Licensed professionals and therapists often use these benefits to keep regular momentum between appointments.
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Matthew help with?
He works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, addiction challenges, ADHD, and life changes.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His style is client-centered and practical, combining listening with goal-setting and skill practice drawn from approaches like CBT and DBT.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Matthew has six years of experience as a licensed mental health counselor.
Where is Matthew based and what credential does he hold?
He is based in New York and holds the LMHC credential, listed as NY LMHC.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients schedule with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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