Therapist
Matthew Menard
LPC
Experienced LPC offering practical, respectful care
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- 12 years experience
- Pennsylvania based
- Works in English
About Matthew
Matthew Menard is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with 12 years of clinical experience. He focuses on practical help for stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, trauma and parenting concerns. He aims to create a respectful and compassionate space where people can take the first steps toward change.
Matthew adapts sessions to each person’s needs instead of using the same plan for everyone. He listens for what matters most and shapes conversations and goals around those priorities. Parents and individuals facing life transitions or caregiving strain will find direct tools and support to manage day-to-day challenges.
He draws on several evidence-based approaches, including acceptance and commitment methods and cognitive behavioral strategies, to help people clarify values and change unhelpful thinking and behavior. Attachment-focused work and client-centered conversation are part of his usual mix when relationship patterns and connection matter.
Matthew also works with people dealing with grief, intimacy-related concerns, eating and sleeping problems, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. Additional focus areas include adoption and foster care, autism and Asperger syndrome, chronic illness and disability, and body image struggles. He tailors the work for the specific situation in each session.
Sessions are conducted in English and Matthew accepts international clients. He encourages a collaborative approach so clients know what to expect and can take practical next steps between meetings. To begin, follow the site's Start Therapy process to match and schedule with him.
Matthew adapts sessions to each person’s needs instead of using the same plan for everyone. He listens for what matters most and shapes conversations and goals around those priorities. Parents and individuals facing life transitions or caregiving strain will find direct tools and support to manage day-to-day challenges.
He draws on several evidence-based approaches, including acceptance and commitment methods and cognitive behavioral strategies, to help people clarify values and change unhelpful thinking and behavior. Attachment-focused work and client-centered conversation are part of his usual mix when relationship patterns and connection matter.
Matthew also works with people dealing with grief, intimacy-related concerns, eating and sleeping problems, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. Additional focus areas include adoption and foster care, autism and Asperger syndrome, chronic illness and disability, and body image struggles. He tailors the work for the specific situation in each session.
Sessions are conducted in English and Matthew accepts international clients. He encourages a collaborative approach so clients know what to expect and can take practical next steps between meetings. To begin, follow the site's Start Therapy process to match and schedule with him.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
LGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
12+ years
Credentials
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
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How therapeutic approaches shape online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take action toward those values while learning to live with difficult thoughts and feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and practicing different responses to reduce distress and improve daily functioning. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early and current relationship patterns affect emotions and reactions, which can be useful when connection and trust are central concerns.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Matthew will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, life situation, and comfort level. That means trying different practical tools together and checking in to see what helps most.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They also let people access a therapist from Pennsylvania even if they live elsewhere, which can be helpful when juggling work, caregiving, or other commitments.
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Matthew help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and parenting concerns, grief, intimacy issues, eating and sleeping problems, ADHD, and related challenges.
What is his general therapeutic style?
He uses a collaborative, respectful approach and adapts sessions to each person's needs, combining talk-based work with practical strategies.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Matthew has 12 years of professional work experience in counseling and related services.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds the LPC credential and is licensed in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are supported and can international clients participate?
Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are offered for meetings?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment or cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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