https://www.bluedotcounseling.com/get-started daily 0.75 2022-06-19 https://www.bluedotcounseling.com/home daily 1.0 2026-02-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6035320329b3eb6d9c1958fb/1656959724198-UZEJS4OFFMKVYVMSNB9M/Mike+Matthews+Headshot.jpeg Home - Michael Matthews MA | LMHC | Public Speaker Michael Matthews is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, and Public Speaker, working in Washington State. He specializes in work with adult men and has experience supporting them with depression, anxiety, trauma processing, parenting, religious trauma, sexual health, and relationships. He has been working in counseling since 2017. His approach utilizes a combination of evidence based practices to achieve the best possible outcomes for his clients. He prides himself on his ability to take the intimidating subject of mental health counseling and make it approachable, understandable, and accessible for his clients, especially men, who aren’t always encouraged to address psychological challenges. Michael currently has availability for both in-person and Telehealth appointments. He is accepting private pay at this time. Learn More https://www.bluedotcounseling.com/values daily 0.75 2026-02-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6035320329b3eb6d9c1958fb/1656965873451-FX8W8YDEFR1IHHQP9F2O/unsplash-image-ktPKyUs3Qjs.jpg Values - Approachability It can be daunting to engage with mental health and psychology. At Blue Dot Counseling, we strive to make our approach less intimidating and easier to understand. Counseling does not have to be mysterious. Our goal is to make sure each step of your treatment plan is clear and concise. You deserve to have a comprehensive understanding of your mental health care. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6035320329b3eb6d9c1958fb/1656966232871-WVE4L8DG1QXOWF4NU8XJ/unsplash-image-lUaaKCUANVI.jpg Values - Evidence-Based Our therapeutic modalities are derived from the most current and best standard practices for treating anxiety, depression, and PTSD. Our treatment focuses on incorporating research-based therapies. Below is a link to hear Michael and his cohort speak about their Master’s in Applied Child and Adolescent Psychology which specializes in evidence-based practices. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6035320329b3eb6d9c1958fb/1690322572385-1MF9NOB3T6XOCC3XCZUR/image-asset.jpeg Values - Fulfillment Blue Dot Counseling strives to help you move beyond stabilization and crisis mitigation and into a life of passion and flourishing. Our objective is to support our clients in both achieving their mental health goals, and encouraging the pursuit of a life of joy and vitality. https://www.bluedotcounseling.com/services daily 0.75 2026-02-04