Therapist profile
Matthew Dougherty, LMHC
New York
New York LMHC - Anger and Stress support
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- CredentialsLMHC
- LicenseLMHC, New York / 011611
- NPI1477016749
- Experience6 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationNew York
About
- CBT methods
- DBT skills
- Client-centered care
About Matthew
Matthew Dougherty is a New York licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with six years of experience helping adults manage strong emotions and life stressors. He works with people dealing with anxiety, depression, anger, relationship strains, addiction concerns, and major life changes. Sessions focus on practical skills and clearer thinking rather than labels or judgement.
He aims to help clients notice what triggers their reactions and learn clearer ways to respond. In sessions he teaches short, usable tools for handling intense feelings, for example grounding techniques and thought checks. He also supports work on sleep, eating patterns, and challenges tied to self-esteem and identity.
Matthew uses several approaches to find what fits each person. He draws on client-centered therapy to follow what matters most to the client. He uses cognitive behavioral therapy to spot and shift unhelpful thinking. He also uses elements of dialectical behavior therapy to build coping skills for high-intensity moments.
Therapy sessions are straightforward and goal-oriented. Matthew helps people set small, realistic steps they can try between meetings. He also addresses communication problems and commitment issues that often fuel repeated conflict.
People seeking help for anger, parenting stress, or career pressure will find concrete skill-building and a focus on everyday change. Those interested in starting are guided through a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following what matters to the client. Online sessions give room for that same reflective conversation and for checking which goals feel most useful. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical exercises to test new ways of thinking. That can include homework between sessions to practice new responses. Dialectical behavior therapy, DBT, emphasizes concrete coping skills for strong emotions such as distress tolerance and emotional regulation. These skills are taught in short, repeatable steps that fit into daily life.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Matthew will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their goals and preferences. He treats the selection of techniques as flexible and will adjust based on how the client responds over time.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also supports practicing skills in real situations between meetings, which helps translate what is learned into everyday interactions.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship and career issues, plus related areas such as parenting, sleep, and substance concerns.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses a practical, skills-focused approach that combines client-centered listening with structured techniques to manage emotions and behavior.
How much experience does he have?
He has six years of clinical experience as a licensed mental health counselor in New York.
What credential does he hold and where is he located?
He is an LMHC licensed in New York and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin sessions?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your 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.