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Matthew Biermacher

Relationship-focused counselor for practical change

LPC Texas

Experience
5 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem
Approaches
Gottman Method, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Languages
English

About Matthew

Matthew Biermacher is a Licensed Professional Counselor who centers sessions on practical, relationship-focused work. He draws on methods that look at interactions and day-to-day patterns so people can make clearer choices and feel less stuck.

Background and approach

Matthew aims to build a straightforward working relationship so clients can address what matters most to them. He often connects ideas from the Gottman Method to everyday problems.

That helps people notice how small habits and communications affect stress and relationship dynamics. He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to uncover unhelpful thoughts and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to manage strong emotions.

Matthew has five years of counseling experience in Texas. He helps people tackle stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and life transitions.

He also supports work-related strain, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and a range of relationship concerns including commitment and communication problems. In sessions he takes a systems-minded stance, looking at how different parts of life interact.

He works with clients to identify specific problem factors and practical steps they can take. That can mean skill-building, shifting thought patterns, or changing everyday routines.

He offers several online formats like video, phone, live chat, and text messaging to fit different needs. Sessions use a subscription model that may be canceled at any time.

To begin, a person completes a short matching questionnaire and schedules according to therapist availability.

How online therapy and specific approaches work together

Matthew draws on the Gottman Method to look at communication patterns and everyday interactions that shape relationships. That approach helps people identify repetitive behaviors and small changes that can improve how they connect and argue. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing new ways of thinking and acting to reduce anxiety and low mood.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Matthew collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. He combines tools as needed and adjusts the plan based on what a person finds helpful during sessions.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy flexible. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone needs a shorter check-in. Live chat and text-based messaging suit people who prefer written check-ins or need flexible timing between meetings.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he help with?
He helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and life changes. He also addresses relationship communication, parenting strain, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Matthew uses practical, skills-focused methods and a systems view of problems. Sessions focus on identifying patterns and trying concrete changes that fit a person's life.
What is his background and experience?
He holds a Licensed Professional Counselor credential and has five years of clinical experience working in Texas. His work blends relationship-centered and problem-solving approaches.
Where is he based and licensed?
He practices in Texas and is licensed as an LPC in that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different schedules and preferences.
How are fees and getting started handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

5+ years

Licensed in

Texas

Languages

English