Matthew Menard , LPC

Matthew Menard is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania with 12 years of professional experience. He concentrates on helping people manage stress and anxiety, navigate relationship challenges, address trauma and abuse, and work through parenting concerns. Matthew approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, creating a space where clients feel understood and supported.

He individualizes conversations and treatment plans to fit each client’s specific needs, preferences, and goals. Matthew recognizes that seeking change takes courage and that the first steps toward a more fulfilling, happier life can feel daunting. He is committed to supporting and empowering clients as they pursue meaningful growth and improved well-being.

Approaches to Growth and Support Online

Matthew draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Attachment-Based Therapy, as well as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), to support clients in online sessions. ACT helps people clarify what matters to them and build flexible action toward those values, which can be useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns formed in early relationships to improve current connection and trust, which can be especially helpful for relationship challenges, abandonment, and attachment issues. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, making it practical for depression, anxiety, and coping skills development.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Matthew collaborates with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting techniques over time as progress unfolds. This collaborative process helps ensure therapy feels relevant and effective for the individual.

Online therapy with Matthew is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexibility and accessibility. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and connect with a licensed professional from different locations, including international settings.