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MY Portrait of Matt Youngberg
Online therapist

Matt Youngberg

Straightforward help for family and parenting concerns

Credentials
LPC
Experience
8 years
Licensed in
Oklahoma
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Matt

Matt Youngberg, LPC, focuses on parents and families who want clearer communication and calmer home life. He writes plainly and meets families where they are. Sessions aim to identify what is getting in the way and build practical steps to change daily routines and interactions.

The first paragraphs of a conversation will usually cover priorities and what a family hopes to see happen. Matt uses methods drawn from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to shape the work.

Background and approach

He blends his training with time spent as an offender counselor, community mental health counselor, and more than a decade working in education. That mix informs a straightforward style that looks for concrete patterns to change rather than long theory talks. He describes his approach as no-nonsense and direct.

He asks difficult questions and challenges unhelpful habits, while staying respectful and compassionate. That balance helps people spot blind spots and try new ways of interacting at home. Typical topics include relationship strain, parenting struggles, anger, control issues, self-esteem, and forgiveness.

He also addresses concerns like divorce and separation, guilt and shame, life purpose, and issues often named for men or women in midlife transitions. Matt holds an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - and has eight years of professional counseling experience in Oklahoma. Outside of work he enjoys games, sports, and community service at Life.Church.

Therapeutic approaches and online support for families

Matt uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and routines. CBT breaks problems into small parts so families can try specific behavior changes and see what improves.

He also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy to teach emotion regulation and better communication. DBT offers practical skills for handling strong feelings and reducing conflict during heated moments.

Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will work with each person or family to decide which methods fit their goals and daily life. That process can change as progress unfolds and priorities shift.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make attending easier around family schedules. These options allow for brief check-ins, skills practice between meetings, or full weekly sessions to build new habits. The flexible formats help parents and caregivers use therapy without rearranging too much of their routine.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Concrete skills for riding out strong emotion, tolerating distress, and handling relationships without things escalating. The skills are practised in daily life, so between-session support by message or phone fits naturally.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does he address?
He focuses on relationship and parenting concerns plus related issues like intimacy, anger, self-esteem, communication problems, control issues, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, and life purpose.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His style is no-nonsense and direct. He challenges habits and asks practical questions while remaining respectful and compassionate.
What work experience does he bring?
He has eight years of counseling experience and has worked as an offenders counselor, in community mental health, and over a decade in education.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - licensed in Oklahoma with license number OK LPC 10048.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

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Experience
8 years
Licensed
Oklahoma
Languages
English

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