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Matthew O'Leary, Licensed Clinical Social Worker

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“You need not, and in fact cannot, teach an acorn to grow into an oak tree, but when given a chance, its intrinsic potentialities will develop.”

- Karen Horney

“I was having a rough time and having someone to listen to what I had to say, be non-judgemental and give me the benefit of the doubt has been just fantastic and so helpful.”

“Before I started working with Matthew, my life was off the rails. With all the help he gave me, it allowed me to focus and reset my life. Now I feel I have control over things around me and I’m a whole lot happier.”

Steve

“The EMDR work we have done together has been pivotal on my journey to heal childhood trauma. He has an innate ability to hold space and meet his clients where they are with such grace and endless patience. I am grateful for my work with Matthew!”

Margaret

About Matthew O’Leary

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

As a licensed clinical social worker with 17 years experience, it is my passion to offer support and join you in your journey of self-exploration and development. I believe it is up to each of us to explore, recognize and accept all aspects of ourselves so that we can continue to grow and live more fulfilling lives. Therapy can provide tools for learning and developing insight and strategies for managing our lives more effectively.

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About Matthew O’Leary

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

As a licensed clinical social worker with 17 years experience, it is my passion to offer support and join you in your journey of self-exploration and development. I believe it is up to each of us to explore, recognize and accept all aspects of ourselves so that we can continue to grow and live more fulfilling lives. Therapy can provide tools for learning and developing insight and strategies for managing our lives more effectively.

Learn More

Our Blog & Resources

Identity vs. Role Confusion

I have really enjoyed working with adolescents who are in the process of forming their identities and developing various roles in their lives. This is such an exciting and often stressful time for people as they explore their interests, relationships, goals and...

Recognizing Negative Thinking

The way we think about or process an event or interaction that occurs has a profound effect on our emotions, behaviors and actions. Below are 10 common negative thought pitfalls we commonly experience. Increasing awareness of these negative thought patterns allows...

Treating Addiction using EMDR

This article illustrates the connection between early trauma and later development of substance use disorder, addiction and compulsive behaviors. The use of EMDR to allow for reprocessing of traumatic material stored in the brain and subsequent reduction in symptoms...

Reasons to See a Therapist

Working with a therapist can assist with managing difficult thoughts and emotions, changing unwanted behaviors, learning new skills and generally improving one’s quality of life and their ability to function across life domains. Below are some of the possible reasons...

Parental Compassion Fatigue: Coping with kids and COVID

Parents managing stressors and competing demands of daily life while ensuring their child is safe, healthy and thriving has been a challenge for many and has led to some experiencing what is known as compassion fatigue. This article from Source Weekly discusses...