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Entry 145918Massachusetts / United States

Matthew Boyd II

Matthew Boyd II, LMHC

Massachusetts 8 years in practice

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MA LMHC - Stress and mood concerns

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  • Stress and anxiety
  • Mood and bipolar
  • Relationship concerns

About Matthew

MA Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with eight years of clinical experience, Matthew Boyd II focuses on stress, anxiety, mood disorders, and relationship concerns. He practices in Massachusetts and offers help for a range of issues including depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, and concerns linked to LGBT identity. Sessions are conducted in English and he uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques.

Matthew keeps sessions straightforward and practical. He works with people who are managing grief, trauma and abuse, parenting strain, anger, or coping with life changes. He also addresses ADHD-related struggles, compassion fatigue, and intimacy-related concerns. He describes his role as shaping conversation and plans to fit each person's needs.

His background includes support for adoption and foster care matters, attachment issues, autism and Asperger syndrome considerations, and blended family dynamics. He also helps with substance use, body image, fatherhood issues, and midlife shifts. These focus areas inform how he frames goals and priorities in sessions.

Matthew invites clear, goal-oriented work. He and the client decide together what to address first and how to measure progress. Sessions typically involve talking through emotions, identifying patterns, and trying practical strategies that can be used day to day.

He notes that starting therapy takes courage and that he offers consistent, direct support as people take steps toward change. To begin, clients follow the site process to match and schedule an initial appointment.

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How evidence-based approaches translate to remote work

Matthew uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical change and emotional understanding. Cognitive behavioral approaches help people spot unhelpful thought patterns and try new behaviors; this is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress. Interpersonal strategies focus on relationship patterns and communication skills, which can help with intimacy issues and relationship conflicts. Choosing an approach is collaborative. Matthew will discuss options, try methods for a few sessions, and adjust based on how well they meet goals and fit preferences. Clients and the therapist decide together what feels most helpful. Please confirm the therapist's current session formats before booking, as this biography does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, or allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also lets people maintain continuity of care when life requires more flexible meeting times.

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Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTIntimacy-related issuesBipolar disorderDepression

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefParenting issuesAnger managementCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Experience

8+ years

Listed in

Massachusetts

Languages

English

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Frequently asked questions

What issues does he address?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, trauma and related concerns.

What is his therapeutic style?

Sessions are practical and conversational. He shapes dialog and treatment plans to focus on clear goals and everyday strategies.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has eight years of professional experience working with behavioral health and relationship concerns.

What are his credentials and where does he practice?

He holds an MA and is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Massachusetts.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the US work with him?

International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are offered?

Session formats are not specified here. Please confirm current session options before booking.

How are costs handled?

Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.

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