Matthew Hayes LGPC

Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor

Don’t hesitate to reach out to our office to get in touch or schedule a consultation with Matthew.

Matthew Hayes is a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor (LGPC) in
Tenleytown, Washington, D.C. who has worked with child, adolescent, and young
adult populations across group practice and community-based settings. Matthew
personally strives to present himself as genuine and compassionate when working
on cognitive-behavioral and holistic interventions with clients to help them
through their journey of self-exploration of their emotional and mental well-being.

Education

Undergrad
Major: Psychology, Minor: Youth Development, The Ohio State University, May 2021
Graduate
Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling The George Washington University, May 2024

Licensure, Advanced Training & Certifications

Licensed in Washington DC as an LGPC

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Matthew Welcomes

  • Individuals
  • In person & online
  • Children (6 to 10)
  • Preteens / Tweens (11 to 13)
  • Adolescents / Teenagers (14 to 19)
  • Young Adults (20-30)
  • Groups

Clients Who Work with Matthew Often Struggle With

  • ADHD

  • Anxiety
  • Behavioral Challenges
  • Chronic Illness
  • Developing / maintaining coping skills
  • Depression
  • Emotional regulation
  • Interpersonal Relationships
  • Life Transitions / Adjustment
  • Self-esteem / Identity
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Counseling Approach

Using cognitive-behavioral and humanistic approaches, Matthew brings an effective way to not only better understand the client’s unique experiences and build a genuine therapeutic relationship, but also to work on cognitively restructuring unhelpful thought patterns and modifying behaviors best suitable to each client. Within the therapeutic space, Matthew centers his approach around working collaboratively with his clients and those involved with the client by taking into consideration the clients’ own values and needs that developed through their unique journey.

Matthew draws from different approaches/interventions including:

  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Humanistic
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
  • Strength-Based

Outside of the Practice

Matthew loves attending the many different events and museums Washington DC has to offer, along with going on walks enjoying the DC sunshine. Matthew also stays active by fencing and helping coach the George Washington University Fencing Club.

Contact Matthew

Don’t hesitate to reach out to our office to get in touch or schedule a consultation with Matthew.

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