Matthew Dougherty
New York LMHC offering CBT, DBT, and client-centered care
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About
Matthew Dougherty is an LMHC based in New York who focuses on helping people navigate a range of emotional and interpersonal challenges. Drawing on six years of clinical experience, he works with issues that include depression, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, addictions, and difficulties with self esteem and coping with life changes. His practice also addresses a wide set of related areas such as grief, parenting, career concerns, body image, and attention-related challenges.
His therapeutic orientation blends client-centered care with structured approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy, along with Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. This mix supports both skills-based work and explorations of personal narrative and values.
Matthew emphasizes collaborative work, focusing on communication skills, coping strategies, and building self-understanding. He offers approaches intended to help clients clarify goals, address interpersonal patterns, and develop practical strategies for daily life and relationships.
His therapeutic orientation blends client-centered care with structured approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy, along with Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. This mix supports both skills-based work and explorations of personal narrative and values.
Matthew emphasizes collaborative work, focusing on communication skills, coping strategies, and building self-understanding. He offers approaches intended to help clients clarify goals, address interpersonal patterns, and develop practical strategies for daily life and relationships.
- Location:
- New York, United States
- Years Experience:
- 6
- Gender:
- Male
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Family conflicts, Self esteem, Depression, Coping with life changes
Other areas of experience: Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Body image, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent personality, Divorce and separation, Family of origin issues, Fatherhood issues, Forgiveness, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Intellectual disability, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Narcissism, Personality disorders, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Self-harm, Self-love, Sexuality, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: NY LMHC 011611
- NPI Number: 1477016749
- License: LMHC (New York)
Remote therapy options
Matthew offers online sessions that incorporate several therapeutic approaches. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and to practice concrete changes. Dialectical Behavior Therapy provides structured skills training in emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy and the client perspective, allowing sessions to follow the pace and priorities of the person seeking support.
These methods can be combined to suit each client's goals, with collaborative planning to choose techniques and set short-term objectives. Matthew frames work as a partnership in which therapist and client determine which strategies and narrative explorations best fit the presenting concerns.
Sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.
What is Matthew's clinical experience?
Matthew has six years of clinical experience as a licensed mental health counselor.
What credentials does he hold?
He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with license NY LMHC 011611.
Which languages does he speak?
This profile lists English as the language offered for services.
Where is his practice located?
Matthew practices in New York.
How can clients work with him remotely?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as communication options.
Does he accept international clients?
The profile indicates he does not accept international clients.
How is cost determined?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
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