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Online therapist

Matthew McKenna

Supportive LMFT for family and relationship strain

Credentials
LMFT
Experience
7 years
Licensed in
New York
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Matthew

Matthew McKenna is a licensed marriage and family therapist who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship or family concerns. He uses straightforward conversation and practical steps to address struggles with addictions, obsessions and compulsions, and other difficult behaviors. Matthew aims to make the first step toward change feel manageable and less overwhelming.

He creates a calm space where clients can talk through what’s happening without judgment.

Background and approach

Sessions are meant to be direct and solution-oriented while also allowing time to process feelings. Matthew draws on seven years of clinical experience in New York as a guide rather than giving one-size-fits-all answers. Matthew has worked with adults facing a range of issues including process addictions, phobias, and grief related to hospice and end-of-life situations.

He also addresses complex family matters such as blended family adjustments, infidelity, jealousy, and discrimination-related stress. His practice includes support around intellectual or developmental differences and hoarding behaviors. He holds the LMFT credential, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and maintains his New York licensure.

Sessions are conducted in English and he accepts international clients. Matthew emphasizes clear goals and step-by-step plans that fit each person’s life. People meet him for straightforward guidance on practical problems and emotional strain.

He helps clients set small, achievable changes and checks in on progress over time.

Therapeutic techniques that translate to online care

Matthew uses evidence-based techniques that fit well into remote sessions. One common approach focuses on behavioral strategies to reduce anxiety and compulsive habits by practicing small changes and tracking progress. This helps people who struggle with obsessions, process addictions, or phobias by giving clear steps to follow and measure.

Another approach centers on practical family and relationship work, helping people identify patterns, set boundaries, and improve communication. These techniques aim to make day-to-day interactions easier and reduce repeated conflicts within families or partnerships.

Choosing the right method is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, try different approaches, and adjust based on what feels most helpful. Clients are involved in deciding which steps to take and how quickly to move forward.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. These options let people fit therapy into busy schedules, continue care from a distance, and pick the format that feels most comfortable. Licensed professionals can use these channels to guide skill practice, review progress, and keep work moving between meetings.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Matthew commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship troubles, and family issues. Additional focuses include OCD, phobias, hoarding, and grief related to end-of-life care.
What is his therapeutic approach and style?
Sessions are conversational and practical, with an emphasis on clear goals and manageable steps. He balances emotional processing with behavior-focused strategies.
How long has he been practicing?
Matthew has seven years of professional experience working with adults on a range of mental health and relational concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he licensed?
He is an LMFT, which means Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and holds New York licensure under NY LMFT 001896.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
In what formats are sessions offered?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin working together?
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
7 years
Licensed
New York
Languages
English

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