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Matthew Friend

Therapist(He, him, his)
7 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Stress management, Relationship issues
  • Couples therapy, Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 7 years of experience in the field.

My approach to therapy

I work with adolescents, adults, and couples, fostering genuine connections that allow therapy to feel collaborative, supportive, and effective. Together we can explore what comes up or work toward specific goals—whichever feels right for you. Either way, we will develop strategies to manage negative thoughts, stress, difficult feelings, or other challenges, while you invest in your self-care and well-being.

What you can expect from me

I provide a non-judgmental space where you can process and explore freely, with sessions tailored to your needs so that each one feels cathartic and productive. I integrate evidence-based therapeutic modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Psychodynamic Therapy, Emotionally Focused (EFT), and others.

I accept insurance and private-pay clients. Out-of-network doesn't mean you're not covered—I provide superbills so you can get reimbursement from your insurance or HSA/FSA.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Man
  • My style is
    Empowering, Solution Oriented, Open Minded

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    7 years of experience
  • Training
    MA at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, BA (Bachelor of Arts) at University of Illinois
  • License type
    LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) (Massachusetts)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Point32 Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Stress management, Relationship issues
  • More specialties
    Depression, Family issues, Anger management, Trauma, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Cognitive Behavioral Conjoint Therapy for PTSD, Integrative Behavioral Couple Therapy (IBCT), Gottman Method / Gottman Couples, Solution Focused Couples Therapy, Behavioral Couples Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Psychodynamic, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Strength-Based, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Care types
    Couples therapy, Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults, Adolescents
  • Languages
    English