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Matthew McKinley, LPCC

  • Experience6 years
  • LocationOhio
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Self esteem
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Matthew

Matthew McKinley brings a practical, compassionate approach to helping people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, addictions, grief, trauma, relationship and intimacy concerns, and a wide range of life transitions.

Background and approach

He frames therapy as a collaborative process focused on identifying what matters to each person, building emotional skills, and encouraging meaningful behavioral change. Matthew emphasizes bringing warmth and humor into sessions so serious topics feel approachable rather than overwhelming.

With six years of clinical experience and an Ohio LPCC license (OH LPCC E.2102291), Matthew draws from evidence-based tools to tailor care to each client. His work integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered, and Existential perspectives to address patterns like avoidance, impulsivity, attachment difficulties, and compassion fatigue.

Sessions aim to increase present-moment awareness, reduce unhelpful thinking and behaviors, and support committed action toward personal goals. He offers therapy in English and provides multiple online session formats to fit different schedules and preferences.

Evidence-based approaches and online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values, accept difficult emotions, and take committed action toward meaningful goals; it is useful for stress, anxiety, depression, and challenges with motivation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through practical skills and experiments, often helping with anxiety, mood concerns, and sleep problems. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides structured skills in emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness and is often used when impulsivity, strong emotions, or relationship conflicts are present.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic work, and Matthew collaborates with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they review options, try techniques, and adjust the plan as progress unfolds to ensure the approach feels sensible and useful.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility by letting clients connect via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging based on what works best for their schedule. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care during busy weeks, support gradual skill practice between sessions, and provide multiple ways to communicate that match individual comfort levels.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Matthew help with?
He works with a broad set of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, sleep problems, anger, and career challenges.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His style is collaborative and compassionate, blending evidence-based skills training with a personable, down-to-earth approach that welcomes humor alongside serious work.
What is his clinical background and experience?
Matthew has six years of experience in clinical practice and integrates multiple modalities to address complex presentations and everyday struggles.
What credentials and location apply to his practice?
He is licensed as an Ohio LPCC with license number OH LPCC E.2102291 and practices from Ohio.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
He does not accept international clients at this time and works with English-speaking clients based on his current practice parameters.
Which session formats are offered for appointments?
Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy with him?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule an appointment according to his availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietySelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesAvoidant personalityCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDissociationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Licensed

Ohio

Languages

English

What Matthew can help with

Matthew McKinley works with clients on stress and anxiety, self esteem, depression, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue.

Matthew works with Complex Trauma, OCD, and related anxiety disorders.

How Matthew approaches therapy

Matthew's clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Matthew uses CBT.

Experience and training

Matthew is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor practicing in Ohio, with 6 years of clinical experience.

Therapy style

Matthew aims to empower those who've struggled—or worry about struggling—to find a therapist who truly understands and is able to help.