About Matthew
Matthew Kelley is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas who helps people move past feeling stuck or overwhelmed. He uses a direct, practical style and focuses on making therapy useful rather than abstract. Sessions are calm and straightforward, with an emphasis on real change and practical skills.
He has a background in education and counseling and brings that experience into sessions. He often helps people dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, and relationship or intimacy concerns.
How Matthew works
Matthew also supports those working through family conflict, issues around self-esteem, and career or life-purpose questions. Matthew draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy to shape sessions. That means identifying unhelpful patterns, practicing concrete coping strategies, and setting short-term goals that build toward bigger changes.
He stays flexible and adjusts techniques to match each person's pace and needs. Sessions are collaborative and down-to-earth. Conversations are practical and focused on steps a person can try between meetings.
He aims to balance thoughtful discussion with hands-on tools so progress feels clear and measurable. People who choose Matthew tend to want straightforward feedback and usable strategies. He offers a respectful, patient presence for those working through complex emotions like guilt, shame, isolation, or difficulties with communication and commitment.
The goal is steady, realistic progress rather than quick fixes.
Matthew lists 2 ways of working on the entry:
What Matthew works with
The areas below are the ones Matthew selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
Also listed
- Antisocial personality
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Depression
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Intellectual disability
- Intimacy-related issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Money and financial issues
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self esteem
- Sexual dysfunction
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Training and background
| Register | LPC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 3 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Texas |
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Online support options
How these approaches work online
Matthew uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution-Focused Therapy in online sessions. CBT focuses on spotting thought and behavior patterns that contribute to anxiety or depression and practicing small changes to shift those patterns. Solution-Focused Therapy centers on identifying strengths and specific, achievable goals so people can build momentum quickly.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to choose techniques that match their goals, preferences, and the pace they want. Sessions begin with clear aims and adjust over time based on what is helpful.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video works well when visual cues and real-time conversation help the work. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a quieter voice check-in is preferred. Live chat and text-based messaging suit shorter check-ins, ongoing problem-solving between sessions, or people who prefer typing. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and keep momentum between meetings.
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