Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- New Jersey
- Years in practice
- 25
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Matthew
Matthew Furlong is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 25 years of experience based in New Jersey. He focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, anger, and other life challenges. He encourages clients to use their strengths and take steady steps toward change.
He begins by listening closely to each person’s story. Sessions are practical and straightforward. He helps people identify what is working and what gets in the way, then sets clear, achievable goals together.
Background and approach
Matthew uses techniques from client-centered work to keep conversations focused on the person’s needs. He draws on cognitive behavioral tools to spot unhelpful thinking and to build new habits. Existential ideas help people reflect on values and meaning when life feels uncertain.
In practice he offers a calm, direct style that aims to reduce overwhelm. He breaks problems into manageable tasks so progress is visible. He also helps people with relationship strains, parenting stress, addictive behaviors, grief, and mood concerns.
He speaks English and sees clients using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Starting is simple: complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Matthew helps people move from feeling stuck to having clearer direction and more control over daily life.
What Matthew works with
Everything Matthew lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Matthew's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- ADHD
- Communication problems
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Mood disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Matthew lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Matthew uses client-centered therapy to keep the work focused on the person. That means listening closely, following what matters most to the client, and shaping sessions around their concerns and goals. This approach is useful when someone wants space to tell their story and be heard.He also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy, which looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact. CBT offers practical techniques to reduce anxiety, manage anger, and change patterns that cause distress. Clients learn specific skills they can use between sessions to see steady progress.
Choosing the right approach is a shared process. Matthew will talk with each person about what they hope to change and try methods that fit those goals. He checks in regularly and adjusts the plan based on what helps most, so therapy stays relevant to the client’s needs.
Online sessions make it easier to fit counseling into busy lives. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when that helps. Phone sessions can be useful when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging suit people who prefer writing or want flexible, ongoing contact. These options give practical ways to keep therapy consistent around work and family commitments.
Questions people ask about Matthew
What issues does Matthew commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, addictions, grief, and related concerns such as self-esteem and career strain.
What is his general therapy style?
He listens first and helps people set clear goals. Sessions are practical, focused on skills and small steps toward change.
How long has he practiced?
Matthew has 25 years of professional experience in counseling and related work.
What are his credentials and location?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, licensed in New Jersey.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.