I’m grateful to serve individuals and families taking courageous steps toward achieving wellness. I’m a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Lakewood & Tacoma, WA, offering telehealth services. If you’re looking to find a therapist in Tacoma, Washington, and are seeking a seasoned male therapist in the area, I may be the perfect fit for you. I specialize in therapy for adults and also work with families.

My role is to be a helpful guide, advisor, therapist, and coach. If you’re here, it means you want to improve yourself, and I’m dedicated to helping you do just that.

I hold a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Seattle University and have over 10 years of experience working with families in a therapeutic setting. I’m experienced in providing individual and group counseling for all ages, genders, and backgrounds, including children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families.

I believe counseling is an opportunity for growth and self-discovery within a safe, supportive, and therapeutic relationship. My philosophical approach is rooted in Existential Phenomenology, a humanistic approach focusing on lived experience and the felt-sense. I also integrate traditional approaches like Cognitive/Behavioral Therapy (CBT), working collaboratively with you to identify how your thoughts and beliefs impact your feelings and behaviors. I utilize evidence-based practices and strength-based approaches to facilitate positive change. I’m also trained in various assessments, including mental health, chemical dependency, parenting, and family assessments, to better understand your individual and family’s strengths and needs.

As a US Veteran, I have a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by active military, reservists, and veterans, including transitions, separations, and the complexities of military life. As a husband and father of three, I draw upon both my professional training and personal experiences to connect with you and your family, helping you navigate community resources and systems. I also have extensive experience working with governmental agencies (DSHS, DCFS, courts, and ICW), and can help you understand the processes and terminology involved.

Some of Matthew’s Recent Training Highlights:

Culture and the Psychosocial Implications of Socioeconomic Position (Parts 1 & 2): Culture and Social Determinants of Health; Social Construction in Assessment and Treatment
Using Experiential Chair-Work to Transform Maladaptive Internal Processes in Individual Psychotherapy
Ethics and Telemental Health
Spousal Abuse Assessment and Reporting
Developmental Trauma: Strategies for Intervention

I’m passionate about helping my clients achieve their goals and live more fulfilling lives. If you’re looking to find a therapist in Tacoma and are interested in therapy for adults, contact our office at 253-617-3559 x 1 to schedule an intake and learn more about how I can support you.

• Abandonment
• Abuse
• ADHD
• Adjustment Disorder
• Adolescent Issues
• Adoption Issues
• Aging Concerns
• Anger Management
• Attachment
• Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Behavior Issues
• Bereavement
• Bipolar Disorder
• Bullying

• Burnout
• Child Issues
• Child Trauma
• Chronic Impulsivity
• Codependency
• College Mental Health
• Compassion Fatigue
• Coparenting
• Disability Trauma
• Dissociative Disorders
• Divorce
• Domestic Violence or Intimate Partner Violence
• Family Conflict
• Fears/Phobias

• Foster Care Issues
• Grief or Loss
• Highly Sensitive Person
• Hoarding
• Incarceration and Reentry
• Insomnia
• Internet/Gaming Addiction
• Job Stress
• Learning Disorders
• LGBTQIA+ Issues
• Life Transitions
• Narcissistic Personality
• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
• Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)