Therapist profile
Matthew McKinley, LPCC
Ohio
LPCC - Anxiety and Codependency focus
Continue with MatthewWhere Matthew stands
- Credentials
- LPCC
- License
- LPCC, Ohio / E.2102291
- NPI
- 1013422476
- Experience
- 6 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Ohio
About
- Anxiety and stress
- Codependency support
- Values-based work
About Matthew
Matthew McKinley is an Ohio LPCC with six years of clinical experience. He works with adults who struggle with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, codependency, addiction, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, and life transitions.
Matthew prefers a direct and practical style. He talks through emotions and behaviors in plain language. He helps people notice what matters, practice small changes, and make choices that fit their values. Sessions aim to mix real-world strategies with attention to meaning and purpose.
His approach draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and existential ideas. That means sessions may include skills practice, values clarification, and examining how life choices relate to long-term goals. He also brings in mindfulness and reflective work when it helps people regulate strong feelings.
Matthew has also worked with trauma, obsessive-compulsive patterns, and anxiety-related problems according to his background. He describes a focus on helping people act in ways that match their values even when emotions are intense. The aim is not quick fixes but steady changes in how someone handles stress, relationships, and heavy feelings.
People looking for straightforward, action-oriented counseling will find his style clear and practical. He sees therapy as a place to try small experiments, learn new skills, and make decisions that reduce chaos and increase personal clarity.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take actions that match those values even when feelings are uncomfortable. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on noticing and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through experiments and skill practice. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for managing intense emotions and improving how people handle stress and relationships.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Matthew will collaborate with each person to choose which methods to try first and adjust them based on progress, goals, and daily demands. The process is collaborative and practical rather than prescriptive.
Session formats are not listed in his profile, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Many people find that doing skills practice and values work remotely helps them apply changes in their everyday life without rearranging schedules.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, codependency, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and related concerns listed in his profile.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses a practical, straightforward style that mixes skills practice with reflective work from CBT, ACT, DBT, and existential approaches.
How much experience does he have?
Matthew has six years of professional experience as an Ohio LPCC.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is an LPCC licensed in Ohio and practices there.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
He is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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