Matthew McKinley

Compassionate, practical therapy for meaningful change

LPCC Ohio

Experience: 6 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Depression
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Matthew

Matthew McKinley brings a down-to-earth approach to addressing a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, addiction, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy concerns, sleep problems, parenting stress, anger, career challenges, bipolar disorder, coaching needs, and ADHD.

Background and approach

He also focuses on related areas such as attachment difficulties, avoidant personality patterns, caregiver stress, codependency, communication and commitment problems, control issues, dissociation, substance addiction, feelings of emptiness, first responder issues, forgiveness, guilt and shame, hoarding, and impulsivity. Matthew aims to help clients manage symptoms, build skills, and pursue meaningful change.

Matthew practices with influence from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Existential Therapy, shaping treatment with practical strategies, values-based work, and an emphasis on authentic therapeutic connection. He draws on six years of clinical experience and holds the LPCC credential (OH LPCC E.2102291).

Based in Ohio, he frames therapy as a collaborative process that balances seriousness with moments of levity and personal strengths. Matthew offers multiple formats for working together, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, and notes that sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

Prospective clients begin by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire to schedule according to therapist availability.

Evidence-Informed Approaches Offered Online

Matthew integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy into his online work. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through structured techniques and practical skill-building, which can help with anxiety, depression, and many daily challenges. ACT emphasizes clarifying personal values and learning to accept difficult emotions while taking committed action toward meaningful goals, making it useful for coping with life transitions and persistent stress.

He approaches online care collaboratively, helping clients explore which methods fit their needs and preferences. This process involves discussing goals, trying techniques, and adjusting the plan over time so the chosen approach aligns with what an individual finds helpful and sustainable.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it possible to access therapy from home or on the go, maintain continuity when life gets busy, and choose the communication style that best supports progress.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Matthew commonly address?

He works with many issues including stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, trauma and abuse, addiction, relationship and family problems, grief, sleep difficulties, and ADHD, plus several related focus areas like attachment and codependency.

What is his general therapeutic style?

His style blends practical, skills-based methods with personal values work, aiming to balance problem-solving with authenticity and warmth to help clients pursue meaningful change.

How much clinical experience does he have?

Matthew has six years of experience working in clinical settings and with diverse presenting concerns.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He is an LPCC licensed in Ohio with license number OH LPCC E.2102291 and practices from that state.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are conducted in English, and he is not accepting international clients at this time.

What session formats does he offer?

He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

How does pricing and subscription work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What is the process to begin working together?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, fill out a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse GriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesAvoidant personalityCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDissociationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Licensed

Ohio

Languages

English