Matthew works with adults in all stages of their lifespan and couples.
Hours: They see clients in-person and/or via telehealth Tuesday and Thursdays 9a-5p.
Matthew is a Graduate Intern in the Portland State University School of Social Work. He is supervised by Evelyn Witt, CSWA.
Do you have people-pleasing and perfectionist tendencies that leave you exhausted and emotionally drained? Is your neurodivergence often misunderstood and preventing you from living a self-actualized life? What would it feel like to be connected with yourself, your body, your loved ones, and the beautiful world around you?
Therapy with me:
Therapy with me is a collaborative space for exploring and discovering the resources you already have within yourself. There you can find the motivation to replace self-defeating, anxious thought patterns, to set healthy boundaries, communicate needs, and prioritize caring for yourself – even when life feels overwhelming. You deserve a safe, creative, curious space to grow into the person you want to become.
I create a safe, collaborative space for us to explore unhealed wounds, build a deeper connection with your own body, and work on the skills to be a confident self-advocate.
Therapy, while serious, can also be a joyous experience. Our work together will be creative and curious, finding the whimsy and light in unexpected places. Whether you are trying to process a recent breakup or loss, consumed by your anxiety, or struggling with being neurodivergent in an unfriendly world, we will find ways to practice self-compassion, break harmful cycles and hold emotions until they are no longer overwhelming.
As a queer and neurodivergent person, disability justice and liberation politics influence my work. I will honor your lived experience and history wherever you may come from without judgement so we can create a space of mutual trust upon which our relational work can be built.
I work with clients who may identify as:
- LGBTQIA2S+
- Neurodivergent
- Caregivers
- Trauma survivors
- Individuals with disabilities
- Seniors
- Unhoused
Clients can find support with:
- Identity development and exploration
- Living with a disability
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Recovering from trauma
- Building healthy relationships
- Improving communication and self-advocacy
- Life transitions
My approaches include:
- CBT
- Narrative therapy
- Parts work
- Motivational interviewing
- Case Management and Resource navigation as needed
Professional Background:
I am a graduate student at Portland State University’s School of Social Work. I have a Bachelor of Arts from Colorado College. I have experience doing case management for adults with developmental/intellectual disabilities and unhoused folks.
Who I am in the Wild:
When I am not at work, I love being outside, listening to audiobooks, playing guitar, and have been getting into stained glass projects. When the sun is shining, I am hiking with my dog. When it is raining, I cuddle up with my cat and a good book or TV show.
Are we a fit?
Please complete our New Client Inquiry Form to help us better understand your needs. A member of our team will contact you within 24 hours to follow up.