Therapist profile
Matthew McKinley, LPCC
LPCC in Ohio - Family and parenting focus
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About Matthew
Matthew McKinley is an LPCC (Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor) practicing in Ohio with six years of experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, parenting strain, relationship and family concerns, addiction, grief, trauma and related issues. He also addresses concerns like sleep problems, anger, career uncertainty, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.
Matthew uses straightforward, conversation-based sessions. He focuses on practical skills from cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy, and brings client-centered listening to each meeting. Sessions are not formal or stiff; he aims to talk through problems clearly and directly so people can use what they learn at home.
His background draws on multiple approaches, including dialectical behavior therapy and existential ideas. That mixture helps when people face intense emotions, recurring patterns, or big life questions. He frames tools and exercises in plain language so they fit daily life rather than feeling like homework.
Matthew works with issues linked to attachment, codependency, control problems, dissociation, first responder stress, and substance use. He also helps people sort through commitment, communication, and intimacy-related problems. The focus is on tangible steps and clearer thinking rather than labels.
People considering therapy are asked to use the site process to match and schedule an initial session. Sessions follow a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Matthew provides services in English and does not take international clients.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It emphasizes values-based action so people can make changes that matter to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety or depressive symptoms. These methods are practical and often include short exercises to try between sessions.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Matthew will collaborate with each person to choose which strategies fit their goals, needs, and day-to-day life. That means adjusting tools and pacing based on what is useful rather than following a fixed script.
Confirm the available session formats before booking, since this profile does not list specific options. Online work can help fit therapy into a busy household by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins on a tight day, or offering sessions that don't require being on camera when bandwidth is limited. Licensed professionals often use these practical benefits to make consistent care easier to keep up with alongside parenting and work commitments.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Which family and parenting concerns does he address?
He supports adults dealing with parenting strain, family conflict, relationship problems, and intimacy-related issues. He also helps with caregiver stress and communication challenges.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Sessions are conversational and practical, using clear language and skills you can try between meetings. He blends CBT, ACT, DBT, and client-centered approaches.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has six years of professional experience as an LPCC working with a range of mood, anxiety, trauma, and addiction concerns.
What credential and regional license does he hold?
He is an LPCC licensed in Ohio and practices under that credential within the state.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. He does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the profile does not list specific formats. The site process will show what is offered.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the booking steps.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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