- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- Family-focused help
About Matthew
Matthew McKenna is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in New York. He focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship concerns, family difficulties, and depression. He frames therapy as a practical step toward a more manageable day-to-day life and offers steady support through the change process.
Matthew draws on seven years of clinical experience to help people name what feels overwhelming. Sessions aim to make it easier to talk about difficult thoughts and behaviors. He works to create a nonjudgmental space where people can say what’s on their mind and consider concrete next steps.
Common concerns he addresses include coping with compulsive behaviors and process addictions, handling jealousy or infidelity, and navigating blended family issues. He also supports people facing grief, end-of-life concerns, hoarding challenges, and struggles linked to autism or intellectual disability.
Matthew uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide the work and adapts to individual needs rather than following a single script. He helps people break large problems into small, usable tasks and develop practical coping tools they can use between sessions.
Sessions are offered in English and he welcomes international clients. To begin working together, potential clients complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule sessions according to therapist availability using the Start Therapy button on the site.
How Matthew adapts evidence-based work to online therapy
Matthew draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage stress, anxiety, and addictive behaviors. For example, therapy that focuses on skills training teaches practical coping tools and step-by-step exercises people can practice between sessions to reduce anxious symptoms and urges. Another common approach emphasizes behavioral change and problem solving, helping people identify unhelpful patterns and try small, achievable changes to improve daily functioning.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Matthew works together with each person to decide which techniques match their needs, goals, and preferences. He checks in regularly about what is helping and adjusts plans so the work stays relevant and practical.
The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by removing commute time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, or letting someone join from a different time zone. Licensed professionals can support the same kinds of therapeutic work online that they do in person, adapting exercises and homework to the format chosen.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Matthew commonly address?
He focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship concerns, family difficulties, and depression, plus related topics such as OCD, phobias, grief, hoarding, and problems tied to autism or intellectual disability.
What is his general approach to therapy?
He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and aims for practical, step-by-step work. Sessions focus on talking through concerns and building usable coping strategies.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Matthew has seven years of professional experience working with people on the concerns listed in his profile.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He holds the LMFT credential and practices from New York.
Which languages are supported and can international clients connect?
Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost 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?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.