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Matthew Whalen

Therapist
16 years of experience
  • Virtual & in-person
  • Anxiety, Relationship issues, Trauma, PTSD
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy, Couples therapy, Child or adolescent therapy

Great to meet you!

Matthew Whalen is Owner and Founder of Changing Tides Counseling. Matthew specializes in couples counseling, trauma therapy – trained in EMDR and IFS (Internal Family Systems, as well as providing LENS Neurofeedback. Matthew is a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor whose training and experience has given him the opportunity to help many individuals, couples and families restore balance and overcome life’s obstacles.

My approach to therapy

With 20 years of experience as a therapist, I take a compassionate and integrative approach to healing. I help clients navigate trauma, break through feeling stuck, and rediscover their true selves. Using evidence-based techniques like Internal Family Systems and mind-body approaches, I create a safe space for deep transformation and self-empowerment.

What you can expect from me

In our sessions, you can expect to gain deeper self-awareness, emotional healing, and practical tools to navigate life’s challenges. My goal is to help you break free from limiting patterns, process past trauma, and build a stronger sense of self. You’ll walk away with a renewed sense of clarity, confidence, and empowerment to create lasting change in your life.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Man
  • My style is
    Direct, Empowering, Warm

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    16 years of experience
  • Training
    MEd (Master of Education) at Sam Houston State University
  • License type
    LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) (Texas)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Ascension Health Plan, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Oscar, Oxford, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Relationship issues, Trauma, PTSD
  • More specialties
    Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders, OCD, Family issues, LGBTQIA+, Stress management, Anger management, Panic disorders, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health, Men's issues, Women's issues, Identity issues, Infertility, Chronic conditions
  • Therapy methods
    Psychodynamic, Experiential, Motivational Interviewing, Trauma Focused CBT, Humanistic, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Structural Family, Biofeedback, Gottman Method / Gottman Couples, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Attachment Based, Play, Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Narrative Therapy
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy, Couples therapy, Child or adolescent therapy
  • Ages served
    Children, Adolescents, Adults, Seniors
  • Languages
    English
  • Location
    21340 Provincial Boulevard
    Katy, TX 77450