Matthew McKenna

Matthew McKenna is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in New York. He focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strains, and addiction concerns. He aims to make early steps toward change feel manageable and supported.

Matthew uses straightforward, evidence-based approaches to help people talk through what is most pressing. Sessions are meant to be a space where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. He emphasizes collaboration and practical steps that clients can try between visits.

With seven years of experience, Matthew has worked with clients facing a wide range of issues. His additional focus areas include intellectual disability, autism and Asperger syndrome, obsessive-compulsive concerns, hoarding, and process addictions among others. He also addresses matters such as blended family issues, infidelity, grief and end-of-life counseling, and prejudice-related stress.

In sessions he listens for what matters most to each person and helps translate that into clear goals. He keeps language plain and actions practical so parents and caregivers can quickly see next steps. Matthew encourages asking questions about the process and adjusting the plan as needs change.

People interested in working with him can expect a calm, direct approach that centers on real-life problems. He supports clients through change while recognizing that progress often happens in small, steady steps.

How Matthew Uses Evidence-Based Approaches Online

Matthew draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One approach helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of thinking and behaving; this method is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress. Another approach emphasizes setting clear, small goals and practicing new skills between sessions to reduce addictive behaviors and improve relationship patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Matthew will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and then suggest methods to try. He adjusts the plan as progress and challenges become clearer so treatment fits the person rather than the other way around.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats offered before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Many people find these factors help sustain regular appointments and keep momentum toward their goals.