Matthew Boyd II, LMHC - Therapist in Massachusetts

About Matthew

Matthew Boyd II is a licensed mental health counselor in Massachusetts. He has eight years of clinical experience supporting people facing stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addiction, and relationship concerns. He communicates with respect and sensitivity, and aims to tailor conversations to each person's circumstance.

Parents reading this will find straightforward language and a calm, steady presence in sessions. Matthew works with concerns that include parenting, family tensions, intimacy issues, grief, trauma and abuse, and compassion fatigue.

Background and approach

He also addresses challenges such as ADHD, anger, coping with life changes, and men’s issues. His practice includes work around adoption and foster care, blended family issues, attachment concerns, and fatherhood questions. In sessions he focuses on practical steps and clear goals rather than long technical explanations.

He listens first, then helps set small, doable changes clients can try between meetings. Conversations are shaped to fit each family's routines and needs. Matthew brings experience supporting LGBT concerns and body image or forgiveness struggles when they affect relationships and parenting.

He is familiar with substance use and domestic violence issues and how these concerns intersect with family life. People meet with him by phone, video, chat, or text messaging, which many parents find easier to fit into busy schedules. His license is LMHC, and he practices in Massachusetts.

Sessions are offered in English.

Practical approaches for online family and parenting support

Matthew uses evidence-based techniques that focus on clear skills and small changes. One approach helps people learn concrete coping skills for stress, anxiety, and mood symptoms by practicing simple exercises in and out of sessions. Another approach emphasizes improving communication and closeness in relationships by teaching ways to talk about needs and set boundaries without blame.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. He will discuss different ways of working and help decide what fits your goals, family rhythm, and comfort level. The plan can change over time based on what helps most.

Online therapy makes it easier to fit counseling into busy family schedules. Video calls let people have face-to-face conversations from home, while phone sessions can work when video is not possible. Live chat and text-based messaging provide shorter check-ins and ongoing support between meetings. These options offer flexibility for parents juggling childcare, work, and other commitments, while still focusing on practical skills and problem solving.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does he help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, relationship and parenting concerns, and related issues such as grief, trauma, and compassion fatigue.

What is his general approach in sessions?

He listens first and then helps set clear, practical goals. Conversations are direct and focused on small changes people can try between meetings.

How long has he practiced counseling?

He has eight years of professional experience working in mental health and related settings.

What credentials and location are listed?

He holds the LMHC credential and practices in Massachusetts; his credential details are MA LMHC LMHC13274.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the country work with him?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be held by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different schedules and needs.

How are fees and getting started handled?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time; to begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to availability.

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Experience: 8 years
Licensed: Massachusetts
Languages: English

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