- Stress and anxiety
- LGBTQIA+ issues
- Intimacy and relationships
About Matthew
Matthew Boyd II is an LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) based in Massachusetts with eight years of clinical experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, LGBTQIA+ concerns, intimacy issues, and bipolar disorder. He also addresses depression, addictions, grief, parenting concerns, anger, ADHD, and life changes.
Matthew uses straightforward conversation to identify what is most pressing. He listens for patterns in relationships, mood, and behavior. Then he and the person set short-term goals to focus the work. Sessions tend to be practical and down-to-earth rather than theoretical.
He helps people sort out relationship and intimacy concerns, and he supports clients managing mood instability and addiction-related struggles. He also works with issues tied to family history, attachment, and adoption or foster care experiences. He pays attention to how shame, guilt, and impulsivity affect daily choices.
When someone brings workplace stress, parenting strain, or compassion fatigue, Matthew aims to make coping strategies concrete and usable. For young adults he can talk through identity questions, first jobs, and the pressure to keep up with peers. He frames problems in terms of behaviors and decisions people can change.
People are invited to be honest about what they need from sessions. Matthew adapts the pace and focus over time, checking progress and shifting goals as needed. To begin, readers are encouraged to use the online matching flow and schedule an initial appointment.
Therapeutic approaches you can expect and how online work fits
Matthew draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on changing unhelpful patterns and building practical skills. One common approach is behavior-focused work that looks at actions and routines driving mood and anxiety; it breaks larger problems into manageable steps and helps people try new behaviors in daily life. Another approach emphasizes exploring relationship patterns and attachment issues to improve intimacy and reduce conflict; this looks at how past relationships shape current responses and what to do differently.Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. Matthew will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they decide which techniques to try and adjust the plan as progress and needs evolve.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking, since the biography does not list specific options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, shorten commute time, and allow check-ins during lunch breaks or between classes. Phone or video sessions often let people continue work while relocating or balancing jobs and school, but confirm which formats he currently offers when you schedule.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, grief, and relationship or intimacy issues among adults.
What is his approach or style in sessions?
He focuses on practical conversation and short-term goals, using down-to-earth dialogue to identify patterns and changeable behaviors.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has eight years of professional experience providing mental health care in Massachusetts.
What are his credentials and location?
He is an LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) practicing in Massachusetts.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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