Matthew Cape

Hi, I'm Matthew. I work with people who are carrying more than they show. Adolescents figuring out who they are. Adults dealing with anxiety that won't quiet down, trauma that keeps surfacing, grief that doesn't follow anyone else's timeline, or ADHD that's been misread as laziness or distraction for years. My therapy is collaborative - you won't just talk while I take notes. We'll figure out together what's getting in the way and build practical tools that actually fit your life. I'm LGBTQIA+ affirming and respectful of your faith, culture, and personal values - you don't have to leave any part of yourself at the door.

My foundation is CBT, but I don't use it like a checklist. Depending on what you're dealing with, I'll draw on EMDR, motivational interviewing, narrative therapy, or somatic approaches - whatever fits the work, not the other way around. For trauma especially, EMDR can help process experiences that talk therapy alone hasn't touched - it's not magic, but for many people it moves things that have been stuck for a long time. I work with curiosity more than certainty. I'm genuinely interested in your specific situation, not in applying a generic framework.

Expect to be asked questions, but not to have all the answers. The first session is about getting to know each other - what brought you in, what you've already tried, and what you're hoping to get out of this. You'll leave with a sense of what working together could look like and whether it feels like a fit. There's no homework or pressure to share more than you're ready to. If you've been wondering whether to reach out, that's usually the sign to do it - send me a message and we'll take it from there.