Matthew Paulus, LMHC

Matthew Paulus is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who focuses on conflict resolution and anger management. He works with adults navigating relationship strain, stress, and big life transitions. He also helps young adults facing the move to college or the workforce and supports family members of people with addiction.

With six years of clinical experience, Matthew prioritizes a practical, down-to-earth way of working. He listens first, then helps people set short-term goals they can try between sessions. Conversations are straightforward and concrete, aimed at improving communication and reducing overwhelming reactions.

Matthew uses techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy to notice patterns that keep problems going. He brings client-centered skills that let each person steer the pace and topics in sessions. He also draws on motivational interviewing and solution-focused ideas to help with readiness for change and clear next steps.

In sessions he often helps people untangle family conflict, manage anger, and cope with life changes like starting college or changing jobs. He supports those affected by a loved one’s substance use by focusing on coping and boundaries. Work on self-esteem, stress, and finding purpose is also part of his practice.

His approach is practical and collaborative. He aims to create small, usable changes over time rather than promising instant fixes. People who value direct feedback and step-by-step planning tend to find his style helpful.

How Matthew’s approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy puts the person's experience first and helps shape sessions around what matters most to them. This approach supports people who want a therapist who listens closely and follows their lead to address relationship or family struggles.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and trying practical strategies to change them. CBT can help with anxiety, anger management, stress, and getting through major life transitions by teaching specific skills to use between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Matthew will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and help decide which methods to emphasize. The process is collaborative and may combine elements from different approaches to meet immediate needs and longer-term aims.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats available before booking. Matthew’s description does not list specific formats here, so check current options when you schedule. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time so therapy fits day-to-day life.