Matthew McKinley, LPCC

Ohio · 6 years in practice

Matthew McKinley is a licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) based in Ohio who helps people coping with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and major life changes.

License and registration

LPCC, Ohio: E.2102291 · expires May 2027
NPI: 1013422476 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 6
Languages: English

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About Matthew

Matthew McKinley is a licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) based in Ohio who helps people coping with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and major life changes. He works with people facing compassion fatigue, addiction concerns, grief, trauma, parenting strain, and issues around intimacy and relationships. He also supports concerns like sleeping problems, anger, career stress, bipolar challenges, and ADHD-related struggles.

Matthew uses clear, direct conversation rather than a stiff or overly clinical style.

Background and approach

Sessions focus on making sense of difficult feelings, noticing unhelpful patterns, and trying small changes that actually fit day-to-day life. He brings a calm, pragmatic attitude and allows space for humor alongside serious work. His approach draws on Existential therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), cognitive behavioral tools, client-centered listening, and elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).

That mix is used to help people make values-based choices, build emotion regulation skills, and reshape thinking that gets in the way. Matthew has six years of clinical experience as an LPCC in Ohio. He blends practical skill-building with conversations about meaning and purpose when that matches a person’s goals.

Sessions are aimed at actionable steps rather than abstract theory. People can expect straightforward guidance, options for coping strategies, and a focus on what matters most to them. Matthew encourages collaborative work - deciding goals together and adjusting the plan as progress is made.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Matthew lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Self esteem
Depression
Coping with life changes
Compassion fatigue
Addictions
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coaching
ADHD
Attachment issues
Avoidant personality
Caregiver issues and stress
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Dissociation
Drug and alcohol addiction
Emptiness
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Hoarding
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Mood disorders
Narcissism
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Paranoia
Personality disorders
Post-traumatic stress
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Self-love
Smoking / vaping cessation
Social anxiety and phobia
Trichotillomania
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Approaches Matthew names

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Online support

How Matthew’s Approaches Translate to Online Care

Existential therapy focuses on questions of meaning, choice, and responsibility; it helps people who feel stuck, empty, or unsure about life directions to clarify what matters and make decisions that fit their values. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) teaches practical ways to accept difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions tied to personal values, which can help with anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Client-centered therapy emphasizes a listening, nonjudgmental stance and supports people in finding their own solutions through empathic conversation and reflection.

Finding the right mix of approaches is a team effort. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what’s working or not. That collaborative process helps decide whether existential conversation, ACT skills, emotion regulation from DBT, or CBT techniques will be emphasized in sessions.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction for deeper conversation, phone sessions can fit a busy schedule or use less bandwidth, live chat works for short check-ins, and text messaging lets people send brief updates or work through thoughts between sessions. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into work, family life, or other daily routines.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of problems does Matthew help with?

He supports a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, sleeping problems, and career stress.

What is his general therapeutic style?

Matthew favors a direct, conversational style that blends practical skill-building with discussion about meaning and values. He keeps sessions focused on small, workable changes and real-life coping strategies.

How long has he been practicing?

He has six years of experience working as a licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) in Ohio.

What credentials and location should I know?

Matthew holds the credential LPCC and practices in Ohio.

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?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I start working with him?

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