TEEN & FAMILY THERAPY | BOULDER, COLORADO
Therapy only works when your teenager trusts the person sitting across from them.
Hi, I'm Matty.
I spent nearly a decade working in schools before becoming a therapist. That time taught me how to connect with teenagers, not just talk at them. Today, I work with teens, young adults and families navigating anxiety, depression, school, relationships, family conflict and the complicated transition into adulthood.
LPCC & Licensed Psychotherapist · Narrative Therapy & DBT-informed
In-person in Boulder · Telehealth across Colorado · Free 20-minute consultations
Teen & Young Adult Therapy
For teens and young adults dealing with anxiety, depression, school stress, relationships, family conflict, or simply feeling stuck. I focus on building trust first, then figuring out together what will actually help.
Teens & young adults
In-person in Boulder or telehealth
Narrative Therapy + DBT
WAYS WE CAN WORK TOGETHER
Family Intensives
Sometimes, ongoing therapy isn't what your family needs. Family intensives are structured, short-term therapy built around a specific challenge your family wants to change, with a beginning, a plan, and an end.
Focused, short-term — weeks, not months
Built around your family's specific pattern
Ends with a plan you carry forward
MY APPROACH
Therapy has to work for the person sitting in front of me.
Narrative & DBT techniques
My therapeutic approach is rooted in narrative therapy and DBT, but I recognize every teenager is unique, and I tailor my approach to meet the specific needs of each client.
Skills for real life
Therapy shouldn't only work in my office. We work on ways to handle stress, relationships, big emotions, school and whatever else your teen is navigating in everyday life.
Trust comes first
Teenagers aren't always excited about starting therapy, and that's okay. My first job is to build a relationship where your teen feels comfortable being themselves. That's what makes the rest of the work possible.
WHAT FAMILIES SAY
“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.”
What It’s Like to Work Together
“As parents, we've seen a noticeable transformation in our daughter. She has become more self-assured and resilient.”
“There’s been significant improvements in our son's emotional well-being. It was heartwarming to see him regain his confidence.”
MORE ABOUT MATTY
I worked with teenagers long before I became a therapist.
My path to counseling started during nearly a decade working in schools, where I saw how many teenagers were struggling without enough mental health support. That experience also taught me something I still bring into therapy every day: how to connect with young people, earn their trust, and meet them where they are.
I'm an LPCC and licensed school counselor with a master's degree in counseling from the University of Northern Colorado. I also hold certifications in anxiety and stress management, trauma, grief, and loss.
Outside the office, I'm a dad to two girls and usually happiest spending time outside with my family and friends or getting overly invested in a board game.
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If it feels like the same fight on repeat, your teen has pulled away, or everyone's walking on eggshells and something needs to change now — an intensive is worth talking through. If it's more of a steady, ongoing need, weekly sessions are usually the better fit. We'll figure out which on your free consult call.
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I'm out-of-network with all insurance but provide a superbill for reimbursement.
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Teens get a confidential space, parents are looped in on safety concerns, and session content otherwise stays private.
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Telehealth is available across Colorado for both individual sessions and parts of a Family Intensive. Get in touch and we can figure out what makes sense for your family's situation.
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That's pretty common. A teenager doesn't have to be excited about therapy for it to be useful. I don't expect teens to walk in ready to open up to a stranger. We start by getting to know each other and building trust, without forcing the process. If you're not sure whether your teen is willing to try it, we can talk about that during a free consultation.
COMMON QUESTIONS
GET IN TOUCH
Start with a free 20-minute consult.
We'll take twenty minutes to talk about what's going on, what you're looking for, and whether working together feels like the right fit. No pressure to have everything figured out before we talk.
Phone
406-781-1509
Office
1650 38th St #100E,
Boulder, CO 80301