Hi, I’m Matty
Therapist for Teens & Young Adults in Boulder
Teenagers and young adults are dealing with a lot at once – anxiety, depression, family conflict, the jump into adulthood, all while figuring out who they are underneath it. Navigating that requires trust first, and trust isn't automatic. You have to feel like the person across from you actually gets it before any of the rest matters. I spent years teaching in schools before becoming a therapist, and that time taught me how to really connect with teenagers and young adults, not just talk at them.
Once that trust is there, the work moves quickly. I use Narrative Therapy and DBT, which help someone see the story they're stuck in and give them what they need to write a different one. And that’s my expertise – building the kind of trust that allows someone to actually show up as themselves, and knowing exactly what to do once they have.
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Specialized Counseling For Teenagers and Young Adults
Teenagers and young adults are figuring out who they are while everything around them keeps shifting: school, relationships, family, what's next. I'll help them process what they're feeling now and build the skills to handle what's still ahead.
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Family Intensives
Sometimes, ongoing therapy isn't what your family needs. Family intensives are structured, short-term therapy built around focused goals for your family — with a beginning, a plan, and an end.
Testimonials
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“From the very beginning, Matty made my son feel comfortable and safe. He has a remarkable ability to connect with teens on a deep level, and it’s evident that they genuinely care about their well-being.”
G.H.
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“As parents, we’ve seen a remarkable transformation in our daughter. She has become more self-assured and resilient. Matty’s guidance and expertise has not only benefited her but our entire family.”
B.R.
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"We noticed significant improvements in our son's emotional well-being. He developed a better understanding of his anxiety triggers and learned how to cope with them effectively. It was heartwarming to see our son regain his confidence."
T.S.