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Matthew A Lambeth

Supportive guidance for life changes

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Credentials
LCMHC
Experience
18 years
Licensed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Matthew

Matthew A Lambeth is a licensed clinical mental health counselor practicing in North Carolina. He brings 18 years of professional experience to conversations about stress, anxiety, addictions, self-esteem, and life changes. He aims to meet people where they are and to tailor work to each person's situation.

Matthew describes therapy as a partnership where small steps add up to meaningful change. He emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in every session.

Background and approach

Sessions are shaped to fit what each person needs rather than following a fixed script. That can mean talking through practical coping skills one week and exploring personal meaning the next. Matthew uses several straightforward approaches, including Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

He also draws on Existential and Mindfulness ideas when helpful to the person he is working with. Those methods are used to address symptoms and to support decision making and clearer thinking. His practice covers concerns such as mood disorders, trauma and abuse, grief, sleep problems, and process addictions like gambling or porn.

He also works with issues around career, anger, and compassion fatigue. Because he accepts international clients, sessions can be scheduled across different time zones when needed. Therapy sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

To begin, a person selects Start Therapy, completes a short matching questionnaire, and schedules based on the therapist's availability.

Approach and access: therapy methods and online care

Matthew often draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on listening and responding to what matters most to the person. This approach helps people feel heard and helps identify goals in their own words.

He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, a hands-on method that breaks down thoughts, feelings, and actions. CBT is useful for anxiety, mood struggles, and habit patterns related to addictions or sleep problems.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and the issues at hand, then try methods that fit. Adjustments are made over time so the work stays practical and focused on the client's needs.

Online sessions are available by video, phone, live chat, or text messaging, which makes it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. These options let people join sessions from home or during travel, and they support different communication styles whether someone prefers talking or writing. Online work aims to make consistent therapy more realistic for people with tight schedules or limited local options.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

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.

Existential Therapy

Takes the larger questions seriously: meaning, choice, mortality, responsibility. Suited to periods when the difficulty is less a symptom than a sense that something has to change.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, self-esteem, mood disorders, trauma, grief, sleep problems, and process addictions.
What is his therapy style like?
His style is collaborative and respectful. He combines practical problem-solving with time to reflect on meaning and values.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 18 years of professional experience working with people on issues like anxiety, addiction, and life changes.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is a licensed clinical mental health counselor, LCMHC, practicing in North Carolina with license number NC LCMHC S9054.
Can I work with him if I'm outside the United States?
Yes, he accepts international clients and conducts sessions with people in other countries.
What session formats are available?
Sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different preferences.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Sessions use a subscription model that varies with location and therapist availability; the subscription 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 sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
18 years
Licensed
North Carolina
Languages
English

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