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- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and grief
- Communication problems
About Matthew
LCSW-C in Maryland with 23 years of experience, Matthew Powell helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression.
Matthew centers work on what the person brings to sessions. He approaches therapy with evidence-based therapeutic techniques and treats the person as the expert in their own story. He frames challenges as problems to be understood and worked through together rather than as fixed labels.
In sessions he helps people name symptoms and patterns, sort priorities, and try practical strategies to reduce distress. He focuses on communication problems, attachment and abandonment concerns, control issues, and problems that show up around money and life purpose. He also addresses mood disorders, panic, social anxiety, and reactions to trauma.
With many years of practice, Matthew guides conversations about divorce, separation, guilt, shame, impulsivity, isolation, and men’s issues. He uses clear explanations and concrete steps so people can test changes between sessions. He helps people notice what’s working and what needs to change.
His approach is collaborative: he listens to goals, suggests options, and adjusts the work based on results. People who meet with him complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule a first session to get started.
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How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Matthew uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage symptoms and change unhelpful patterns. One common component is skills-focused work that teaches practical ways to reduce anxiety and manage panic attacks, such as breathing techniques, behavioral experiments, and stepwise exposure to feared situations. Another common element is processing reactions to trauma and loss through structured conversation and pacing, helping people make sense of what happened and reduce its hold on daily life.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Matthew listens to the person’s goals, suggests options based on those goals, and adjusts methods over time. He encourages testing small changes between appointments and checks what helps most before moving forward.
The original biography does not list which online session formats are supported, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, or remove travel time so people can use a lunch break or evening slot. Licensed professionals commonly adapt the pace and structure of sessions to match each person’s needs and practical constraints.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
23+ years
Listed in
Maryland
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. Additional focuses include panic, social anxiety, mood disorders, and men's issues.
What is his therapy style?
He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and a collaborative style. He treats the client as the expert and suggests practical steps to try between sessions.
How much experience does he have?
He has 23 years of professional work experience practicing in Maryland. That experience informs how he explains options and sets priorities in sessions.
What are his credentials and location?
He holds an LCSW-C credential in Maryland and practices there. The credential is listed as LCSW-C (Maryland).
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on your chosen plan and location.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.