Orlando Marriage Counseling FL Mens Issues Adult & Teen ADHD serving Dr Phillips and Windermere

Matt’s Bio

Personal

Matthew is married with 3 sons and a daughter! He uses his great sense of humor to connect with students, individuals and couples. Matt is known for his ability to quickly connect and impact individuals, help men with their marriage and workplace issues, and quickly discern a person’s struggles and provide effective solutions. Matthew’s passion is helping people experience joy in their relationships and life. He received his Master’s of Science degree in Counseling Psychology from Palm Beach Atlantic University in Orlando, FL. Matt understands the challenges of couples, business people, fathers and teenagers and will challenge individuals to advance in personal and professional growth, including addressing any relationship issues that may arise with empathy and understanding.  He also is gifted in helping fathers reconnect with their sons.  He is passionate about helping those struggling with substance abuse as well!

What are some common issues that couples seek counseling for in Orlando?

Some common issues that couples seek counseling for in Orlando include communication problems, trust issues, infidelity, parenting conflicts, and differences in values or goals. Gottman method Marriage counseling can help couples navigate these challenges and strengthen their relationship.

Professional Experience

• TLC Couples Work: Matthew has been working with couples at TLC since 2011. While here he works with couples to address communication issues, conflict resolution, and trust issues and more. He works with pre-marital and married couples. He uses research based Gottman Method Couples Therapy in his work. He is a Gottman 7 Principles Leader and teaches workshops and also incorporates marriage intensives. He has completed Level 1 and Level 2 training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy. He also is a Gottman Bring Baby Home Educator and works to improve couple dynamics while transitioning into parenthood.
• Sheridan House: Matthew worked in a residential program with middle school boys with behavioral struggles. He was responsible for everyday aspects of the program, and held weekly therapeutic meetings with the students. He assisted the students’ progress by presenting them with alternative choices to their behaviors, and he regularly met with students and their parents to discuss the students’ progress.
• College Years: Matthew’s integrity, charisma and wisdom gave him many opportunities to mentor and counsel his fellow students in his dorm. The following year he became a Life Director, which provided even more mentoring and counseling opportunities with the students. For the next 2 years he was hired as a Resident Assistant. This position meant he was solely responsible for the wellbeing of all 40 students in his dorm, many of whom were on the university’s football team. Matthew guided their spiritual, moral, physical, and mental development. He organized weekly meetings and closely mentored 4 individuals who led small groups with the other students. Matthew was responsible for planning and executing a theme throughout the dorm, to motivate and encourage the students and keep them to focused on the principals he was teaching them.
• Corporate Experience: Matthew has worked in business, customer service, sales, and market strategy implementations for 10 years. Matthew has been an effective Vice President and Owner of a local company and has won sales awards. These years of experience allow understanding for the various stresses of owning and operating a small business in Central Florida. From his extensive business experience, he is able to understand how to manage time with family and still be successful.

Professional Licenses & Memberships:

• LMHC State of Florida’s Department of Health
• Prepare/Enrich
• Completed Level 1 Training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy
• Completed Level 2 Training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy
• Completed Level 3 Training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy
• Gottman 7 Principles Leader
• Gottman Bring Baby Home Educator