Matthew "Matt" Raspanti
Practical strategies with compassionate support
LMHC Massachusetts
- Experience
- 7 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Self esteem
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Languages
- English
About Matthew
Matthew "Matt" Raspanti is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) based in Massachusetts with seven years of clinical experience. He focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, depression, and major life transitions by combining practical strategies with empathic support.
Background and approach
Matt creates an atmosphere where clients can express thoughts and feelings openly and without judgment, and he works collaboratively to identify steps toward meaningful change. His practice also addresses caregiver strain, chronic pain and illness, communication difficulties, control issues, guilt and shame, impulsivity, loneliness, questions of life purpose, mood disorders, post-traumatic stress, social anxiety, and self-love.
Matt draws from evidence-informed methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), client-centered listening, mindfulness techniques, and motivational interviewing to tailor sessions to each person’s needs. He frames therapy as a partnership that honors courage and practical progress, supporting clients as they pursue a more balanced and satisfying life.
Approaches and Online Options for Practical Change
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them against real-life evidence, then developing new coping skills and behaviors; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values, accept difficult thoughts and feelings, and take committed action toward what matters, which can support coping with chronic pain, life transitions, and persistent distress. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathic listening and respect for the client's perspective, creating a safe space to explore feelings and make choices about change.
Choosing the right combination of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods align with their goals, preferences, and life circumstances rather than prescribing a single path up front. This allows treatment to shift as progress and priorities evolve.
Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for scheduling and lets people engage in care from different locations. These formats make it possible to integrate therapy into busy lives, maintain continuity during transitions, and access consistent support using the communication style that works best for the client.
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Experience
7+ years
Licensed
Massachusetts
Languages
English