Matthew McKinley, LPCC

Matthew McKinley, LPCC, is a counselor who aims to make therapy feel more human and less like a stiff, stereotypical experience. He works with people who may feel unsure about counseling or who have tried therapy before and left feeling that something important was missing, and he focuses on creating a supportive space where meaningful work can happen without losing room for humor and everyday life.

With 6 years of experience, Matthew helps clients strengthen their ability to navigate difficult emotions, build steadier self-esteem, and take purposeful steps through stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family challenges, life transitions, and other concerns that can disrupt daily functioning. He also supports individuals managing trauma and abuse, addictions, anger, sleep issues, parenting stress, career concerns, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and compassion fatigue, including caregiver and first responder stress.

As a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), Matthew draws from evidence-informed approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and existential perspectives, and his work is also informed by his study and practice of Tibetan Buddhism. He has a particular clinical focus on complex trauma, OCD, and anxiety-related concerns, including experience with exposure-based modalities such as ERP and PE, and he partners with clients to translate insight into practical, values-aligned change over time.