Matthew is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in New Jersey and a National Certified Counselor (NCC) with 12 years of experience in direct care and the administration of mental health services. He serves as Clinic Director and clinical supervisor at Human Institute. His experience spans all levels of care, from acute inpatient psychiatric settings and partial hospitalization to community support services and private practice, and includes high-level administrative roles providing clinical supervision and department oversight at a major urban hospital in New Jersey. Matthew's approach is primarily rooted in Existential, Narrative, and Person-Centered therapies, and he also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Family Systems Therapy, with attention to the social and ecological systems that shape each person's life. He builds an authentic therapeutic relationship and acts as a guide, helping clients explore, discover, and leverage their strengths to remove barriers to self-fulfillment. In a non-judgmental space where clients can clearly hear their own voice, Matthew partners with them toward greater personal growth, acceptance, and freedom.