- Family of origin issues
- CBT and mindfulness
- Attachment and abandonment
About MATTHEW
MATTHEW SAMUELS is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in New Jersey with 14 years of clinical experience. He works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship and intimacy concerns, and issues tied to family of origin. He also addresses career stress, grief, sleep difficulties, anger, and compassion fatigue.
Matthew uses straightforward talk therapy rooted in depth psychology. He draws on client-centered methods to focus on each person's perspective. He uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. He also brings mindfulness and motivational interviewing into sessions when those approaches fit.
In sessions he listens for patterns people carried over from childhood and family roles. He helps identify repeated ways of relating that cause stress now. Conversations may look at attachment and abandonment themes, control and codependency, or body image and intimacy concerns. Work can include practical skills for sleep, concentration, and mood as well as longer exploration of recurring family patterns.
Matthew has a background in Jungian and depth-oriented perspectives, which he uses alongside more behavior-focused tools. That means therapy can include reflective discussion about meaning and symbols, alongside concrete steps to change daily habits.
People who choose him tend to want clear, direct feedback and practical strategies as well as space to understand old patterns. He works in English and is based in New Jersey. Before booking, confirm current session formats and scheduling details.
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions can work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening to each person's experience and reflecting it back so thoughts and feelings become clearer. It helps when someone wants to understand how family expectations and roles shaped their present behavior. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It provides concrete tools to change unhelpful thinking patterns, manage anxiety, improve sleep, and address attention or mood struggles.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to pick methods that fit their goals and preferences. Some people begin with skill-based CBT work and later add deeper Jungian or depth-oriented reflection; others start with discussion about patterns and move toward behavioral practice.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. They can also let someone have sessions from a quieter setting or avoid being on camera when that is preferable. Licensed professionals can adapt these approaches to remote work and help structure sessions so they fit a person's day-to-day life.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does he address related to family background?
He works with adults on family of origin issues, attachment and abandonment themes, and how early roles affect current relationships.
What is his general therapy style?
He combines client-centered listening with CBT and Jungian-informed discussion. Sessions mix practical skill building and reflective conversation.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 14 years of experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor working in various settings.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is an LPC licensed in New Jersey and practices from that state.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. He does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list session formats. Confirm current session options with him before booking.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with him?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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