About Matthew
Matthew Sniscak is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Pennsylvania with 14 years of experience. He focuses on everyday struggles like stress, anxiety, parenting strain, relationship worries, and challenges tied to ADHD. He aims to create a calm space where people can speak honestly and feel heard without judgment.
He uses practical, goal-oriented methods to help people manage symptoms and handle daily demands. Sessions often include clear tools for coping, strategies to improve communication, and steps to rebuild confidence after setbacks.
Background and approach
Matthew listens closely to what matters most to each person and adapts his approach to fit those priorities. Parents and caregivers who are worn thin can get help with parenting stress, family conflict, and caregiving burnout. People dealing with trauma, grief, or anger learn ways to reduce intense emotions and regain control over day-to-day life.
He also supports clients facing career uncertainty, life transitions, or questions about purpose. Matthew draws on several therapeutic styles that emphasize present-moment awareness and practical change. He balances teaching skills with working through stuck patterns from family of origin or attachment wounds.
Sessions are conversational and focused on small, workable steps that people can try between meetings. He offers care in English and provides sessions through video calls, phone, live chat, or text messaging. Getting started begins by completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a session according to Matthew's availability.
How Matthew Uses Evidence-Based Methods Online
Matthew frequently draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without letting them block valued action. ACT is often useful for anxiety, low mood, and when people want clearer direction in life.He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help identify unhelpful thinking patterns and replace them with more constructive behaviors. CBT is practical and works well for worry, panic, and problems that affect daily functioning.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Matthew will talk with each person about goals and preferences and then recommend a mix of methods. That decision is collaborative and can change as needs evolve.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different schedules and comfort levels. Video is helpful when a longer conversation and visual cues matter. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging let people stay connected between appointments or use brief coaching-style support during a busy day.
These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, school, or caregiving responsibilities while using ACT and CBT skills in everyday settings.
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What this therapist works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
Also listed
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Attachment issues
- Career difficulties
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Coaching
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Compassion fatigue
- Control issues
- Coping with life changes
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Grief
- Hoarding
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trauma and abuse
- Workplace issues
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 14 years
- Licensed
- Pennsylvania, New Jersey
- Languages
- English
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