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Matthew Kelley

Practical, skills-based counseling for lasting progress

LPC Texas

Experience
3 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy
Languages
English
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About Matthew

Matthew Kelley is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas who brings practical, goal-oriented care to people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, depression, and self-esteem concerns.

Background and approach

He frames therapy as an active process focused on tangible change, combining clear conversations with skills and strategies that clients can use between sessions. With three years of clinical experience, he emphasizes useful interventions rather than abstract discussion, helping clients identify patterns and test new ways of responding.

His background includes work in education and counseling, which shapes a direct and collaborative approach that values clarity and pacing each person’s progress to their needs. Matthew uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy as part of his toolkit, adapting methods to the circumstances and preferences of the individual.

Sessions are described as calm, straightforward, and engaging, aimed at building coping skills, improving communication, and supporting steps toward meaningful goals.

Practical approaches for online problem solving and growth

Matthew integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy into online work in ways that emphasize clear steps and measurable progress. CBT helps clients identify and test unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, teaching coping skills that can reduce anxiety and improve mood. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on strengths and small, achievable changes, which is useful for clients seeking concrete progress and direction.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Matthew works with each person to explore goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked in the past, and together they decide which techniques to try and how to adapt them for online sessions.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which allow flexibility in how and when clients engage. These options make it easier to fit regular work on goals into busy schedules and to practice new skills between meetings while staying connected with a licensed professional who provides structured, results-minded support.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Matthew address in therapy?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, depression, self-esteem and intimacy-related challenges, and career or coaching concerns, along with a range of additional focus areas such as communication problems and life purpose.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
Matthew’s style is straightforward and collaborative, prioritizing practical tools and clear steps so therapy feels useful and oriented toward real-world change.
What is his clinical background and experience level?
He has three years of professional experience and brings a background in education and counseling to his work with clients.
Which credentials and where does he practice?
Matthew holds the credential LPC and is licensed in Texas with license TX LPC 95831.
Does he offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are conducted in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats does he provide for online work?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.
How are fees and payments handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with him?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

Intimacy-related issuesCareer difficultiesCoaching

Additional focus areas

Antisocial personalityAutism and Asperger SyndromeCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Sexual dysfunctionSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Solution-Focused Therapy

Experience

3+ years

Licensed

Texas

Languages

English