Matt Youngberg, LPC

Matt Youngberg, LPC offers direct, practical support for people coping with relationship strain, intimacy concerns, parenting stress, anger, and low self-esteem. He speaks plainly and focuses on steps clients can use right away. Sessions are aimed at helping people identify patterns and try new ways of handling hard moments.

Matt brings eight years of counseling experience and more than a decade as an educator to his work. He has worked in community mental health and as an offenders counselor, and he draws on that background to be straightforward and results-focused. He describes his style as eclectic, taking useful techniques from different approaches rather than sticking to a single method.

In sessions he uses a no-nonsense tone while remaining respectful and compassionate. He will challenge clients to notice behaviors and beliefs that get in the way and to practice alternatives between sessions. That may include skills for managing strong emotions, changing unhelpful thinking, and improving communication.

Matt lists Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy among the approaches he uses. He focuses on clear goals, practical strategies, and building awareness so clients can see measurable change over time.

Outside of work he enjoys games, athletic activities, and community service at his church. His lived experience and varied professional roles shape a straightforward, action-oriented practice focused on progress.

CBT and DBT approaches for flexible online care

Matt uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and test different ways of thinking and behaving. CBT focuses on practical exercises and small experiments clients can try between sessions to reduce distress and improve relationships.

He also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication. DBT skills are useful when emotions run high and people need concrete tools to respond differently in heated moments.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to choose methods that match their goals, preferences, and everyday life. Over time techniques are adjusted based on what helps most.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options let people fit sessions around work, caregiving, or travel. Phone or text can suit quick check-ins or times when bandwidth is limited, while video calls make it easier to use role-plays and visual materials. The mix of formats aims to make therapy more flexible and easier to stick with.