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MATTHEW SAMUELS, LPC

Licensed counselor blending depth psychology with practical tools
  • CBT and mindfulness
  • Jungian oriented work
  • Anxiety and depression support

About MATTHEW SAMUELS

MATTHEW SAMUELS is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in New Jersey with 14 years of clinical experience. He has worked across a variety of settings and with people facing a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, and learning-related challenges. His training in depth psychology informs an integrative style that blends evidence-based techniques with explorations of personal meaning and underlying patterns.

He draws on several therapeutic approaches to meet clients where they are, including client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Jungian-informed work, mindfulness practices, motivational interviewing, and psychodynamic perspectives. This combination allows him to tailor interventions to both immediate symptom relief and long-term personal development.

Matthew aims to help people strengthen resilience, clarify values, and move toward an authentic sense of self. He focuses on practical skills for coping with stress and mood concerns while also attending to deeper issues such as attachment, family-of-origin dynamics, and grief. His breadth of specialties includes stress, self-esteem, career concerns, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related matters, sleep difficulties, anger, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and support for LGBT clients among others.

He is not currently accepting new clients.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietySelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionADHD

Also Specializes In

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBody imageChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does MATTHEW SAMUELS have?

MATTHEW SAMUELS has 14 years of experience as a psychotherapist.

Is MATTHEW SAMUELS a licensed therapist?

Yes. He holds the credential LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor. License details are NJ LPC 37PC00678700.

In which languages does MATTHEW SAMUELS provide therapy?

He provides therapy in English.

Where is MATTHEW SAMUELS located?

He is located in New Jersey.

How can I work with MATTHEW SAMUELS as my therapist?

You can work with MATTHEW SAMUELS through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does MATTHEW SAMUELS work with international clients?

MATTHEW SAMUELS does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with MATTHEW SAMUELS cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

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Could remote therapy be a good fit for you?

Many people consider whether working with a therapist remotely can make a real difference. For a range of common concerns - including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and life transitions - online therapy can be as effective as traditional in-person work for helping people manage symptoms and build coping skills.

One of the primary benefits is flexibility. People can connect with licensed professionals in the format that suits them best: video sessions, phone calls, live chat, or in-app messaging. This range of options makes it easier to fit therapeutic work into busy schedules and to maintain continuity during life changes.

Licensed professionals offer different styles and approaches, and clients are able to change therapists if they need a different fit. Whether the goal is relief from immediate concerns or longer-term personal exploration, many find that working with therapists remotely offers a practical, accessible path to support and growth.

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