Matthew Furlong , LPC

Matthew Furlong is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in New Jersey with 25 years of professional experience. He has worked extensively with people facing stress and anxiety, individuals coping with addictions, and those healing from trauma and abuse, while also supporting clients who want to build motivation, self-esteem, and confidence.

Matthew approaches therapy from a strengths-based perspective, viewing each person as the expert of their own story and recognizing the abilities they already possess to navigate challenges. He honors the courage it takes to seek change and commits to offering steady support as clients explore goals and make shifts in their lives.

Throughout his long career he has focused on helping clients identify practical steps forward and develop skills that fit their lives. Matthew aims to create a collaborative space where goals are clear and progress is paced to each individual, with attention to both immediate concerns and longer-term growth.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Matthew integrates Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) into his online practice. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a compassionate, nonjudgmental space where the client’s perspective guides the work - it can be helpful for building self-esteem, increasing motivation, and addressing relationship or life-direction concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) emphasizes identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and developing practical skills and strategies to manage symptoms of anxiety, mood difficulties, and stress.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Matthew works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits their needs, goals, and preferences. He tailors methods based on what the client brings to sessions and adjusts direction as progress and priorities evolve.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules or access support from home. These options allow licensed professionals like Matthew to provide consistent care and practical strategies across a range of concerns while accommodating different communication styles and life constraints.