Therapist profile
Matthew Boyd II, LMHC
Massachusetts
Licensed Mental Health Counselor - Anger and Mood Concerns
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- CredentialsLMHC
- LicenseLMHC, Massachusetts / LMHC13274
- NPI1285029850
- Experience8 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationMassachusetts
About
- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Bipolar and mood
About Matthew
Matthew Boyd II is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Massachusetts with eight years of clinical experience. He works with adults on stress, anxiety, mood concerns, and relationship issues. Matthew also addresses anger, grief, addiction-related concerns, and challenges tied to gender and intimacy.
He helps people talk through practical problems and strong emotions. Sessions focus on clear goals and coping strategies rather than labels. He frames work around what is happening now and what a person wants to change.
Matthew has supported people dealing with bipolar disorder, depression, and ADHD-related struggles. He also works with those affected by trauma and abuse, domestic violence histories, and grief. Additional areas he attends to include parenting strain, fatherhood issues, and challenges tied to adoption or attachment.
Clients who bring concerns about anger, impulsivity, or relationship conflicts can expect straightforward conversation and concrete tools. He also addresses substance and alcohol issues, relapse worries, and compassion fatigue that comes from caregiving or helping work.
Matthew adapts conversations to each person’s situation and preferences. He draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques and sets practical steps you can try between sessions. To begin, he asks about immediate concerns, current strengths, and small changes that feel realistic to use right away.
How sessions work
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on clear, practical steps. One common approach emphasizes skills training for emotional regulation and impulse control. That helps people who snap at loved ones, struggle with workplace frustration, or want better ways to cool down strong reactions. Another approach centers on mood stabilization and routine building to address bipolar symptoms, depression, and low energy. This includes tracking patterns and testing small changes to daily habits.Finding the right method is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose techniques that fit their goals, life rhythm, and comfort with different exercises. Sessions adjust as progress or setbacks appear so the plan stays relevant.
Confirm the session formats before booking because the original profile does not list them. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. They also let people try approaches in the context of their usual routines, which can make practicing new skills more realistic.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar concerns, anger, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, and trauma-related problems.
How would you describe his approach in sessions?
Sessions focus on practical conversation and goal-oriented work. He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and sets doable steps to try between meetings.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has eight years of professional experience working with adults on mood, relationship, and stress-related concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an MA LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor - practicing in Massachusetts.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
What does therapy cost and how are payments handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.