Matthew Sniscak, LPC - Therapist in Pennsylvania

About Matthew

Matthew Sniscak is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania who focuses on family and parenting concerns alongside stress and anxiety. He aims to make therapy clear and straightforward for parents who feel overwhelmed. He invites honest conversation and helps families find ways to communicate better and manage everyday pressures.

Matthew has 14 years of experience working with children, adolescents, parents, caregivers, and adults. He helps people address parenting challenges, school-related struggles, self-esteem, motivation, and family conflicts.

Background and approach

He also supports those coping with grief, trauma, anger, and life transitions. In sessions he relies on practical methods rather than jargon. He uses tools from cognitive behavioral therapy to spot unhelpful thinking.

Mindfulness and acceptance-based techniques help with strong emotions and staying present. He draws on client-centered principles to listen without judgment and build collaboration. He also uses skills from dialectical behavior therapy for emotion regulation and distress tolerance.

Motivational interviewing is used when clients struggle to make changes. Matthew adapts these methods to each family’s needs instead of following one fixed plan. Parents can expect a calm, straightforward approach that focuses on small, doable steps.

Matthew encourages caregivers to try strategies between sessions and to notice what changes work. He aims to help families improve communication, reduce conflict, and build routines that feel manageable.

Therapy approaches you can use online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice what matters to them and take small actions toward those values, even when feelings are uncomfortable. It can help with parenting stress, anxiety, and getting unstuck from unhelpful patterns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect and teaches tools to change unhelpful thinking and behavior. It is useful for anxiety, low self-esteem, panic, and many everyday problems families face.

Client-Centered Therapy centers on being heard and understood. The therapist offers empathy and support while families and individuals decide what changes to try, which often helps with communication and caregiver stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Matthew will discuss goals, preferences, and practical needs to choose or combine methods together. That collaborative process helps tailor sessions to what will actually fit a family's routine and values.

Online sessions use video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to offer flexibility. These options make it easier to meet around busy schedules, school pickups, or work hours. They also allow follow-up between sessions using chat or messaging to try new strategies and check progress.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

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.

Frequently asked questions

What problems does Matthew help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, family and parenting concerns, self-esteem, career and relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, and coping with life changes.

What is his therapy style like?

Matthew uses straightforward, practical methods and listens without judgment. He blends cognitive behavioral tools, mindfulness, and client-centered techniques to fit each family's needs.

What training and experience does he have?

He has 14 years of professional experience and works as a Licensed Professional Counselor.

Where is Matthew licensed and located?

He is licensed in Pennsylvania with LPC credentials listed as PA LPC PC012507 and NJ LPC 37PC01014500.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to match different family needs and schedules.

How are fees handled for sessions?

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, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Family conflicts
Parenting issues

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 14 years
Licensed: Pennsylvania, New Jersey
Languages: English

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