Dr. Matthew Stiehm

If you've spent years in law enforcement or corrections, you already know: what you carry from that work doesn't stay at the door. After 23 years in the criminal justice field myself, I became a therapist specifically to serve the people who do that work — and their families. I'm also an LGBTQIA+ affirming counselor who works with individuals and couples. With more than 3 years of clinical experience, I help adults navigate PTSD, anxiety, depression, stress, and the relationship strain that builds when the job comes home.

My approach is rooted in Rogerian (Person-Centered) therapy — the belief that you already carry the answers, and that genuine empathy, unconditional acceptance, and authentic connection create the conditions for healing. I don't believe my role is to fix you or tell you who to be; it's to be fully present with you as you find your own way. I also draw from the Gottman Method for couples work.

In our first session, we'll take time to get to know each other. I'll ask about what brought you in, what you've been navigating, and what you're hoping to get from our work together. There's no script, and you don't have to have anything figured out. Eventually, when ready: We'll identify and set goals. To start, just show up. We'll start from there. If this sounds like the right fit, reach out. I'd love to connect.