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Matthew Dougherty, LMHC

  • Experience6 years
  • LocationNew York
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Family
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Matthew

Matthew Dougherty is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) based in New York with six years of clinical experience supporting people through complex emotional and life transitions.

Background and approach

He draws on a blend of evidence-informed therapies to help clients manage stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD-related concerns, relationship challenges, and a wide range of co-occurring issues such as sleep and eating difficulties, trauma, grief, and substance-related problems. His training includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, and client-centered methods.

Matthew emphasizes a collaborative, person-focused process that starts by learning how each client experiences their difficulties and what matters most to them. He works to strengthen practical coping skills, improve communication, and foster self-esteem while attending to patterns like attachment or avoidance that can undermine relationships.

He also supports people encountering workplace stress, life changes, parenting challenges, and intimacy or sexuality questions within an inclusive, LGBT-affirming framework. Sessions are tailored to individual needs, with an orientation toward real-world problem solving and personal growth.

Matthew aims to create a respectful therapeutic environment where clients can explore challenges, try new strategies, and work toward clearer goals at a pace that fits their life and priorities.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Matthew frequently uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; CBT is practical and often helps with anxiety, depression, stress, and some ADHD-related difficulties by teaching concrete skills. He also incorporates Dialectical Behavior Therapy strategies, which emphasize emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness to support people facing intense emotions, relationship challenges, or recurring patterns of self-criticism.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. He approaches therapy collaboratively, exploring a client’s goals, preferences, and life context to determine whether more structured skill-building, a narrative focus on personal meaning, or a client-centered stance will best support progress. Adjustments are made over time based on what proves most helpful.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility for people managing busy schedules, geographic constraints, or varying energy levels. Matthew provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging so clients can select the format that fits their routine and communication style. These options make it easier to maintain consistent sessions, use learned skills in everyday life, and stay connected with a licensed professional when challenges arise.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist help with?
Matthew works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, grief, trauma, addictions, and many related areas such as self-esteem and career stress.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He blends client-centered care with structured approaches like CBT and DBT, focusing on collaborative work, skill-building, and practical strategies tailored to each person.
What background and experience does he have?
He is a licensed mental health counselor with six years of clinical experience working with diverse mental health and life concerns.
Where is he licensed and located?
Matthew holds an LMHC credential and is licensed in New York under NY LMHC 011611, practicing from that state.
Does he work with non-English speakers or international clients?
He conducts therapy in English and is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How does someone begin working with him?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

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

Licensed

New York

Languages

English

What Matthew can help with

Matthew Dougherty works with clients on stress and anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, depression, and coping with life changes.

Matthew works with individuals navigating complex emotional landscapes.

Matthew works with depression, anxiety, and life transitions.

How Matthew approaches therapy

Matthew's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Matthew is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor practicing in New York, with 6 years of clinical experience.