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Matthew Kazsimer

Matthew Kazsimer, LPC

Pennsylvania

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Licensed Professional Counselor - Anger and Anxiety

  • Stress and anger
  • Parenting concerns
  • Communication skills

About Matthew

Matthew Kazsimer is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with 15 years of experience. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, parenting struggles, anger, low self-esteem, and depression. He also addresses issues like communication problems, forgiveness, guilt and shame, impulsivity, mood disorders, panic attacks, and social anxiety.

In sessions he keeps language direct and practical. He listens to what is happening now and helps people identify patterns that increase frustration or lead to outbursts. He works with clients on skills for managing strong feelings and communicating needs more clearly.

His approach balances short-term skills with longer work on underlying problems. That might include practicing breathing and grounding techniques, role-playing difficult conversations, and reviewing what leads to anger or impulsive responses. He also looks at how beliefs about oneself and others feed shame or low confidence.

Matthew frames therapy as collaborative problem-solving. He and the client set goals together and check progress regularly. Sessions aim to reduce repeated flare-ups, improve everyday interactions, and help people feel more in control of their responses.

He asks straightforward questions and offers concrete tools to try between sessions. People who prefer plain, practical guidance and step-by-step skills often find this style useful. Sessions are conducted in English and reflect his fifteen years of clinical work in Pennsylvania.

Approaches for managing anger and related issues online

Evidence-based techniques often used for anger and anxiety include cognitive strategies and behavioral skills. Cognitive approaches help people notice unhelpful thoughts that escalate frustration and then test or reframe those thoughts. This can reduce automatic reactions and improve decision-making in stressful moments.

Behavioral skills focus on actions that change how someone responds. That includes breathing and grounding practices, paced exposure to feared situations like social settings, and role-play to rehearse difficult conversations. These methods aim to lower immediate arousal and build more adaptive responses over time.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Matthew will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their goals, daily routine, and preferences. Together they check what helps and adjust the plan as needed so the work stays practical and relevant.

Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because formats are not specified in the biography. Many people appreciate online sessions because they can fit appointments around work, avoid travel, and keep check-ins brief when needed. Others prefer longer meetings for skills practice; discuss what suits your schedule and energy when you set up the first appointment.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemDepression

Additional focus areas

Communication problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksSocial anxiety and phobia

Experience

15+ years

Listed in

Pennsylvania

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

Which kinds of anger issues does he address?

He works with people who lose their temper, hold growing resentment, or feel reactive at work or home. Related concerns listed include impulsivity, communication problems, and parenting strain.

What is his therapeutic style like?

His style is direct and practical. Sessions focus on identifying patterns, learning skills, and trying concrete exercises between meetings.

How much experience does he have?

He has 15 years of professional work experience helping people with anxiety, depression, anger, and related concerns.

What credentials and location are listed?

He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Pennsylvania.

Which languages are supported and can international clients sign up?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.

How does pricing work?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

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