Hello! My name is Matthew (He/They,

I am a therapist specializing in queer relationships, sexual identity exploration, couples, ADHD, and LGBTQIA+ issues. I believe in fostering a genuine and trusting connection that creates a safe space to share stories, heal, and make meaning of life experiences. Identifying as an androgynous gay person, my work embraces an affirming and non-judgemental approach that highlights the intersections of individual stories with overarching societal structures.

Specialties:

• LGBTQIA+ relationships and interpersonal communication
• Gender transitions
• Sexual identity exploration
• Pleasure, Arousal, and Desire
• Couples with age gaps
• Aging couples
• ADHD
• Anxiety and stress
• Mindfulness
• LGBTQIA+ issues

I earned a master’s degree in couple and family therapy with a specialization in sex therapy from Thomas Jefferson University and completed my clinical training at Council For Relationships in West Philadelphia. I learned through these experiences to use a systemic lens in therapy. In addition to considering diagnosis, I take into account experiences of family, culture, trauma, microaggressions, gender, sexuality, economic status, governmental policies, political affiliations, geographical location, sexual histories, relationship structures and more. With a background in human development and family science, I also bring an understanding of human experiences across the lifespan. I believe that growing up and aging bring new triumphs and difficulties at each
stage in life.

My style is friendly, focused, and encouraging while striving for understanding and respect. I take an integrative approach to therapy by pulling theory and intervention from Narrative Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Gottman Method Couples Therapy, Contextual Family Therapy, Bowen Family Systems Theory, and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy.