Matthew Menard, LPC

Matthew Menard is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania. He brings 12 years of experience to conversations about stress, anxiety, relationships, trauma and parenting concerns. He aims to treat people with respect, sensitivity, and compassion from the first session.

He frames therapy as a collaborative process and adapts the dialog to each person's needs. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer thinking rather than jargon. Matthew helps people name patterns, try small changes, and notice what works in daily life.

Common topics he addresses include depression, grief, self-esteem, anger, sleep and eating concerns, and issues related to ADHD and bipolar mood differences. He also offers support around intimacy, career stress, compassion fatigue, and navigating caregiving or chronic illness. Living with health challenges is one of the areas he lists as a focus.

Matthew uses a mix of approaches to guide sessions. He draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, uses attachment-based ideas to understand relationship patterns, and emphasizes client-centered listening so people feel heard. He aims to match methods to what each person needs in the moment.

People who come to him can expect straightforward, empathetic conversation and a treatment plan shaped around their goals. He encourages people to take small, manageable steps and checks in on how strategies are working as life changes.

Therapeutic approaches that translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice their thoughts and values and then take small steps toward what matters. It is useful for anxiety, stress, chronic health worries, and when life changes feel overwhelming. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like low mood, sleep problems, or excessive worry. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns show up now and helps people change how they relate to others for better connection and trust.

Figuring out which approach fits best is part of the process. The therapist works collaboratively to weigh goals, preferences, and what helps in early sessions. Plans can change over time as goals evolve and progress is reviewed together.

Confirm the specific session options before booking since formats were not specified in the biography. In general, online work can make scheduling easier, reduce travel time, and allow check-ins during a workday break or between appointments. It can also let people practice new skills where they live, test coping strategies in daily routines, and keep continuity of care when life circumstances shift.