Matt Liberatore (He/His/Him)

I share my experience from that of a clinician that has worked with 100’s of LGBTQAI individuals and has presented on various LGBTQAI topics at the regional and national level. It is my belief that we can truly find balance through processessing past messages and strengthening self esteem. My therapeutic approach with LGBTQAI identified clients is affirming and strength based. My approach is integrative and together we customize exercises that will nurture a variety of life circumstances.

From a clinical perspective, generalized anxiety disorder can be treated through a holistic approach of psychotherapy, internal messaging reprocessing, relaxation techniques, mindfulness, and lifestyle analysis. Identifying triggers and precipitating events can be key to finding the root cause of the anxiety and strengthening new strategies and management skills. I find that anxiety has greatly impacted a clients personal relationships or ability to feel comfortable in social situations.

Therapy has been shown to lessen symptoms and signs of depression through processing and mood management strategies, but it is not a cure alone. Depression does not have to be stigmatizing. Gaining agency and ownership over a mood disorder can be one of the most rewarding outcomes. When individuals come forward and step into their authentic-self, those around them can support from a lens of compassion, care, and love.

Clinical counseling that utilizes a cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) approach to explore thought patterns, unhelpful thinking, and cognitive distortions to reprocess and reframe because these thought patterns can have a direct impact on our emotions, feelings, and actions. I have worked with many clients to discover various early subconscious messages that have been limiting or holding them back. It is extremely effective with anxiety, motivation, and various mood disorders.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is an integrative therapy approach that has extensive research supporting the effectiveness. EMDR is an effective psychotherapy modality proven to support clients in recovering from trauma and other distressing life experiences, including PTSD, anxiety, depression, and panic disorders. EMDR uses a specific series of session phases, bilateral stimulation such as tapping, or other stimuli to support clients in resolving old memories.