Matthew McKinley

Matthew McKinley is an Ohio-based licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) who helps people work through anger, stress, anxiety, and other pressing concerns. He aims to create a less awkward, more down-to-earth therapy experience for people who felt something was missing before. His style is straightforward and human, with space for both hard feelings and small moments of relief.

Matthew focuses on practical skills to manage strong emotions and make clear choices. He draws from cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, existential ideas, and client-centered work. Sessions often include skills practice, values-based goal setting, and guided reflection to help people act in ways that matter to them.

He has six years of clinical experience and works with a wide range of concerns including depression, coping with life changes, trauma and abuse, addiction, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping problems, parenting stress, ADHD, and anger. Additional focus areas include attachment issues, codependency, control and communication problems, caregiver stress, and first responder issues.

Matthew describes therapy as a collaborative process. He helps clients build inner resources so they can face triggers, reduce impulsivity, and make more grounded decisions. His approach values honesty, curiosity, and small, steady steps toward change.

People looking to start can expect clear, practical conversations that balance emotion work with action planning. He practices in Ohio as an LPCC and conducts sessions in English.

How Matthew’s approaches translate to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take action even when emotions are uncomfortable. It is useful for anger, stress, and feeling stuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with new behaviors; it often includes concrete exercises to reduce anxiety and impulsive responses. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) centers on building emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills to handle intense feelings and relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Matthew approaches therapy collaboratively and will help clients and the therapist choose methods that match goals, preferences, and the problems at hand. Treatment plans may mix skill building, values work, and exposure-style practice depending on what is most useful.

Session formats are not specified here, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow brief check-ins when schedules are tight. They also let people practice skills in real-life settings and then talk through what happened with a therapist. Ask about available session formats when you schedule to find what fits your routine and needs.