MATTHEW SAMUELS , LPC

Matthew Samuels, LPC, is a Licensed Professional Counselor based in New Jersey with 14 years of clinical experience. He combines a depth psychology perspective with practical, evidence-informed techniques to support people navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship challenges, trauma, grief, and a wide range of life transitions. His training spans client-centered approaches, cognitive behavioral strategies, mindfulness practices, Jungian therapy, and motivational interviewing, which he weaves together to match each person’s needs and goals.

He works with individuals facing stress, self-esteem struggles, career concerns, intimacy-related issues, sleep problems, anger, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue, as well as more specific concerns like attachment and abandonment issues, codependency, body image, chronic pain and illness, and alternative sexual cultures such as BDSM and kink. His practice emphasizes helping clients develop resilience, strengthen self-awareness, and build practical coping skills that support daily functioning.

As an LPC he is qualified to provide psychotherapy in New Jersey. His style blends exploratory work about personal meaning with structured interventions that target symptoms and behaviors, offering a flexible, client-focused approach aimed at supporting sustainable change.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Client-centered therapy focuses on creating an accepting, nonjudgmental environment where the client’s perspective guides the work. This approach helps people shape goals, increase self-understanding, and build confidence in decision making. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, uses practical tools to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; it is often effective for anxiety, depression, sleep difficulties, and managing ADHD-related challenges. Jungian therapy emphasizes exploration of personal meaning, symbols, and life patterns, supporting deeper insight into identity, attachment, and recurring relationship dynamics.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Matthew Samuels works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and he adjusts techniques over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, maintain continuity during life changes, and access consistent support from licensed professionals regardless of distance.