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Matthew Sniscak

Calm-focused counseling for real-life challenges

LPC Pennsylvania

Experience
14 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Family, Parenting
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Matthew

Matthew Sniscak is a licensed professional counselor based in Pennsylvania who focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, family conflicts, parenting challenges, self-esteem, career concerns, relationship difficulties, trauma, grief, and coping with life changes.

Background and approach

He brings 14 years of clinical experience to his work and aims to create an atmosphere where clients feel comfortable exploring thoughts and emotions without judgment. Matthew emphasizes practical strategies alongside emotional processing to help clients regain a sense of control and direction.

His approach blends evidence-informed methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), client-centered work, and mindfulness practices. This combination allows him to tailor interventions to each person’s needs, from building coping skills for panic or anger to addressing obsessions, compulsions, or trauma responses.

He also supports people facing caregiver stress, attachment and family of origin issues, and challenges like hoarding or isolation. Matthew presents therapy as a collaborative effort and recognizes the courage it takes to begin the process.

Approaches that guide online therapy and practical options



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, offering concrete tools for anxiety, panic, obsessive-compulsive patterns, and mood-related concerns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on values and committed action while teaching skills to accept difficult internal experiences, which can be helpful for grief, trauma responses, and chronic stress. Client-centered therapy emphasizes a nonjudgmental, empathetic relationship where the therapist listens deeply and supports clients in finding their own solutions and personal strengths.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Matthew works with each person to explore which methods fit their goals, preferences, and the nature of the concerns they bring. Together they can adapt techniques from different modalities to create a practical plan for progress that feels manageable and relevant.

Online therapy with him is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These options let clients fit sessions into busy schedules, continue care from home, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable while working through stress, family issues, or life transitions with a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Matthew commonly address?
He works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, family and parenting problems, self-esteem, career and relationship difficulties, trauma and grief, anger, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His style combines practical skill-building with empathic listening, drawing on CBT, ACT, DBT, client-centered methods, and mindfulness to meet each client where they are.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Matthew brings 14 years of professional experience helping clients with emotional regulation, family dynamics, trauma-related concerns, and behavioral patterns.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania with license details PA LPC PC012507 and NJ LPC 37PC01014500 listed.
Does he offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are provided in English, and he is not accepting international clients at this time.
What formats are available for sessions?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.
How are costs handled for therapy with him?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficulties

Also works with

Relationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefAnger managementCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessHoardingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapySystemic Therapy

Experience

14+ years

Licensed

Pennsylvania, New Jersey

Languages

English