- Stress and anxiety
- Bipolar and mood
- Parenting strain
About Matthew
Matthew Boyd II is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Massachusetts with eight years of professional experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, grief, anger, and relationship or intimacy concerns. Matthew also supports people dealing with parenting strain, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and LGBTQ issues.
He describes his work as straightforward conversation focused on practical change. Sessions center on clear goals and actions people can try between meetings. He prefers direct talk about patterns that fuel anger, impulsivity, or relationship strain and looks for small, concrete shifts clients can make.
Matthew also addresses longer-term wounds such as trauma, attachment and abandonment issues, and effects from adoption or foster care. He helps people sort through feelings tied to body image, guilt and shame, midlife and fatherhood challenges, and recovery from drug or alcohol problems. His approach aims to reduce cycles that lead to repeated stress and conflict.
In meetings he adapts the dialogue to each person’s situation rather than following a strict formula. He asks about practical barriers and daily routines, then builds steps people can test out in real life. That includes talking through how to respond differently when anger rises and practicing alternative behaviors.
Sessions are conducted in English and are centered on the client’s goals. Matthew works from his Massachusetts credential as an LMHC and expects people to choose next steps based on what fits their needs and life circumstances.
How his approaches translate to online work
Many of Matthew’s methods center on practical, evidence-based techniques that reduce reactivity and improve mood. Cognitive-style work looks at unhelpful thoughts that fuel anger and tests alternate interpretations to change reactions. Behavioral strategies focus on concrete actions and routines such as brief de-escalation steps, pacing interactions, and practicing new responses in real situations.He also uses mood-management techniques that help people track energy, sleep, and substance use patterns that affect anger and impulsivity. These approaches aim to make triggers more predictable and manageable over time rather than promise quick fixes.
Deciding which approach to use is collaborative. The therapist will review goals, symptoms, and daily life with the client and then recommend methods to try. Clients can expect to adjust the plan as they learn what helps in practice.
The original biography does not list specific remote formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into work breaks, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when days are busy. If an in-person option is important, verify that with the provider before scheduling.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger-related problems does he help with?
He helps with losing temper in close relationships, building resentment, and managing frustration that shows up at work or home. Anger is listed among many concerns he supports.
How would you describe his therapy style?
He uses direct, conversational sessions focused on practical steps and clear goals. The work emphasizes testing small changes between meetings.
How much experience does he have?
He has eight years of professional experience working with adults on mood, relationship, and stress-related issues. That timeframe comes from his stated practice history.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds the LMHC credential and practices in Massachusetts. The listing gives MA LMHC as his qualification.
Which languages are supported and can international clients work with him?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
The original profile does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know whether in-person or remote meetings are offered.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the 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. That sequence is how initial steps are described.