Matthew Dougherty
Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
About Matthew
As a licensed therapist in New York, I specialize in supporting individuals navigating complex emotional landscapes. My approach centers on understanding each person’s unique journey, with a deep commitment to addressing challenges like depression, anxiety, life transitions, and interpersonal dynamics.
I offer compassionate, personalized support for young adults and individuals experiencing diverse mental health concerns. My therapeutic work focuses on helping clients build self-love, improve communication, overcome social anxiety, and develop meaningful coping strategies. I’m particularly skilled in addressing issues related to self-esteem, workplace challenges, relationship dynamics, and personal growth.
My practice embraces a holistic, client-centered approach that honors individual experiences and strengths. Whether you’re struggling with mood disorders, life transitions, or seeking deeper personal understanding, I’m dedicated to creating a supportive, non-judgmental space where meaningful transformation can occur.
What Matthew helps with
- Addictions
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Eating disorders
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- LGBT
- Parenting issues
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Sleeping disorders
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
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- Abandonment
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
How Matthew works
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
What clients say
- “Great man! Great listener and makes me feel so comfortable to be completely honest with my feelings and gives the right guidance”
- “Matthew has helped me so very much in such a short time already! He is not your typical run of the mill therapist. I am grateful to have found someone to help me come up with my own coping strategies.”
- “I really enjoy working with Matthew so far!”
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- “Matt is a down to earth man. Listens and suggests good ideas and has the knowledge to help when your in a rutt. He is my therapist, but feels like more of a good solid friendship and has helped me when I have struggled to find a some answers. I highly recommend him.”
- “this is a man who cares and understands.”
- “I have had 3 sessions. So far this man is great. He has listened and offered good advice.”
- “I've worked with Matt on and off over the past year and can't say enough great things about him. Gurenteed to talk to you like a friend!”
- “Matthew is a great person! Listens carefully and really understands the situations you are going through with his expertise. I highly recommend Matthew.”
- “I’m a difficult patient, i know. complex physical, mental, and spiritual issues from all “fronts”. if you’re looking for a therapist who is able to talk to you like you’re an actual person, understand dark feelings without regurgitation the textbooks, and genuinely care? the his is DEFINITELY your guy.”
- “Listens thoroughly!”
- “Matt is the first therapist I’ve ever gotten past the first session with because he brings an expertise I was looking for and is very easy to talk to”
- “Very thoughtful when leading the conversation and listens mindfully to better understand you, I felt more comfortable than I thought I would talking to Matt and appreciate his attitude throughout our session. I also appreciate the time flexibility”
- “Thanks”
- “Very helpful so far”
- “Matthew has been a great therapist so far even though I’ve only spoken to him once. He listens carefully, and asks thought provoking questions. I really appreciate him!!”
These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.
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