Therapist profile
MATTHEW SAMUELS, LPC
New Jersey
Licensed Professional Counselor - Anxiety and Codependency
Continue with MATTHEWWhere MATTHEW stands
- Credentials
- LPC
- License
- LPC, New Jersey / 37PC00678700
- NPI
- 1487003232
- Experience
- 14 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- New Jersey
About
- CBT methods
- Mindfulness practice
- Motivational interviewing
About MATTHEW
MATTHEW SAMUELS is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in New Jersey with 14 years of experience. He works with people dealing with anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship strain, grief, and codependency concerns. He also addresses stress, self-esteem, sleep problems, and challenges tied to trauma and abuse.
He uses a mix of approaches in sessions rather than a single method. That means conversations may include practical skills, exploration of patterns, and attention to how thoughts and behaviors connect. Sessions tend to focus on what is happening now and on small, workable changes that reduce overwhelm.
Matthew draws on Client-Centered Therapy to follow what matters most to the person in the room. He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to notice unhelpful thoughts and try different coping strategies. Mindfulness techniques are offered to help calm racing thoughts and regulate mood.
He brings a background in depth and Jungian-influenced work to look at recurring relationship patterns and attachment issues. That can include looking at family of origin concerns, abandonment worries, and the ways past experiences repeat in present relationships.
Matthew also uses Motivational Interviewing to support people who want change but feel stuck. This practical focus helps with goals like setting boundaries, reducing people-pleasing, or managing work stress.
His plain aim is to help people gain clearer perspective and more reliable ways of handling hard days. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person’s priorities and how they describe their problems. Online sessions using this approach let the therapist follow what the client brings and shape sessions around immediate concerns and goals.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. In an online setting CBT can include short exercises, tracking patterns between sessions, and trying new behaviors between meetings to reduce anxiety or improve sleep.
Mindfulness techniques are used to slow down racing thoughts and manage stress. These practices can be guided directly during a session and then practiced in daily life to lower reactivity and improve focus.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Matthew will discuss options and help decide which blend of methods best matches the client’s needs, goals, and preferences. That decision is collaborative and can change as therapy progresses.
The therapist’s biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available online or in-person options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work or family time, allow a shorter check-in when schedules are tight, and reduce time spent traveling to appointments.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he work with?
He helps people facing anxiety, depression, ADHD-related challenges, relationship strain, grief, and codependency patterns. He also supports work on stress, sleep, anger, and self-esteem.
How would he approach someone who keeps putting others first?
He uses practical conversations, skill practice, and reflective work to notice people-pleasing patterns. Sessions can focus on boundary-setting and different ways to respond in relationships.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 14 years of professional experience working in a range of settings with diverse problems. That background includes work with mood disorders, ADHD, and trauma-related concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in New Jersey and practices from that state.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and he does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats does he offer?
Session formats were not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time according to the stated terms.
How do I begin a first session?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session through the provided process.
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