About Matthew
Matthew "Matt" Raspanti is a licensed mental health counselor who practices in Massachusetts. He brings seven years of clinical experience to conversations about stress, anxiety, addiction, low self-esteem, and depression. Matt speaks plainly and focuses on clear, practical steps clients can use between sessions to feel steadier in day-to-day life.
He creates an open, nonjudgmental space where people can talk through difficult thoughts and feelings. Sessions are grounded in listening first, then working together to set small, achievable goals.
Background and approach
He emphasizes realistic tools that fit into a client’s routine rather than complex plans that are hard to maintain. Matt uses approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try new responses. He also draws on acceptance and commitment therapy concepts to help people clarify values and take actions that matter to them.
Motivational interviewing is a practical element when people are unsure about change or need help finding internal reasons to act. Many clients come for help with life transitions, chronic health challenges, caregiver strain, or feelings of isolation. He also supports people working through guilt, forgiveness, impulse control, and communication problems.
The focus is on gradual progress and building confidence in handling daily challenges. Sessions are offered in English and arranged to match each person’s schedule. Matt explains options and helps each person choose the session format that makes sense for their life.
How therapy approaches translate to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people name what matters to them and take steps that match those values. In online sessions this can mean setting small, doable actions between meetings and checking progress by message or brief calls. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and trying different behaviors to change mood and stress. Online work often uses short exercises, thought records, and follow-up messages to practice new skills between video sessions.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will ask about needs, goals, and what feels realistic, then try methods that match each person. That decision is collaborative and can change over time if something isn’t helping.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video works well for deep conversations and visual cues, phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat is useful for brief check-ins, and messaging lets people share progress or questions between meetings. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or health routines and help people keep momentum outside scheduled sessions.
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- Experience
- 7 years
- Licensed
- Massachusetts
- Languages
- English