About Matt
Matt Youngberg is a Licensed Professional Counselor who focuses on helping people who are stuck in relationship struggles, parenting stress, anger, and low self-esteem. He speaks plainly and aims to get to the main issues quickly so people can start making practical changes. His manner is direct but respectful, and he pushes for insight while staying compassionate.
Matt draws on eight years of clinical experience and a longer background in education and community work.
Background and approach
That mix shapes an eclectic approach - he borrows useful tools from different therapies rather than following one strict recipe. Sessions are goal-oriented and focused on real-life steps clients can try between appointments. He uses techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thought patterns.
He also uses skills from dialectical behavior therapy to teach emotion regulation and better interpersonal interactions. Those methods are applied in a straightforward way to issues like communication problems, control struggles, and forgiveness work. Matt is based in Oklahoma and has experience working in offender counseling and community mental health settings.
That background informs a practical, no-nonsense style aimed at resolving conflict and building stronger self-worth. He also brings life experience from teaching and community service into sessions. Outside of work he enjoys games, athletic activities, and volunteering with his church.
That personal side often helps him connect with people who want a therapist who is both direct and down-to-earth.
How CBT and DBT work online and what to expect
CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, helps people spot unhelpful thoughts and test different ways of thinking and behaving. It often involves short exercises, thought records, and homework that translate well to video or messaging so clients can practice between sessions.DBT, or Dialectical Behavior Therapy, teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and better interpersonal skills. Those are concrete skills that can be taught in session, practiced in real life, and reviewed over phone or text check-ins to track progress.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust based on what helps most. Clients and the therapist work together to find the tools that match the client’s needs and preferences.
Online therapy offers flexibility that fits busy lives. Video calls let you use visual cues and do focused work. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging work well for quick updates, skill practice, or when typing feels more comfortable. These options make it easier to keep consistent momentum and fit therapy into a real schedule.
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What this counselor works with
Most often
- Relationship issues
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
Also listed
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 8 years
- Licensed
- Oklahoma
- Languages
- English