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Matthew Kazsimer

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Matthew Kazsimer, LPC

Pennsylvania

Licensed Professional Counselor - Anger and Anxiety

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Key details

  • CredentialsLPC
  • LicenseLPC, Pennsylvania / PC008231
  • NPI1427439736
  • Experience15 years
  • LanguagesEnglish
  • LocationPennsylvania

About

  • Stress management
  • Anger work
  • Parenting support

About Matthew

Matthew Kazsimer is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with 15 years of clinical experience. He works with people who struggle with stress, anxiety, parenting concerns, anger, self-esteem, and depression. He also addresses communication problems, guilt and shame, impulsivity, panic attacks, and social anxiety.

Matthew focuses on practical conversation and clear steps. Sessions are direct and goal-focused. He listens for patterns that keep problems repeating and helps people try different responses. That can mean learning to pause before reacting, practicing new communication skills, or testing small behavior changes between sessions.

He explains ideas in everyday language, not jargon. Matthew and the person in therapy work out a plan together. That plan can include short-term goals and simple homework to practice new skills in real life. Progress is checked regularly so the plan can change if needed.

Matthew has spent time helping clients build confidence after setbacks and reduce intense moments of anger or panic. He pays attention to how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect, and uses that to suggest alternatives people can try. Sessions aim to make coping strategies feel usable at home and at work.

People who choose him can expect straightforward feedback and practical tools. He keeps the focus on what is useful in day-to-day life. If someone wants to change how they respond to stress or anger, he helps them map out specific steps and practice them between sessions.

How sessions work

How his approaches translate to online work

Matthew uses practical, evidence-based techniques that focus on changing unhelpful reactions and building useful skills. Cognitive-style approaches look at how thoughts shape feelings and actions, and teach ways to test and reframe thoughts that fuel anger or anxiety. Behavioral strategies focus on practicing new responses - for example, learning brief breathing or pause routines to reduce the urge to snap and then trying them in real situations.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. He collaborates with each person to pick methods that fit their goals and daily life. That means short-term experiments, regular check-ins, and adjusting methods if something is not helping.

Confirm which session formats are available before booking, as the biography does not list them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule - they can remove travel time, allow shorter check-ins during a workday, or let someone join a session without being on camera if that helps them focus. Licensed professionals can use these options to keep progress practical and relevant to everyday situations.

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemDepression

Experience

15+ years

Listed in

Pennsylvania

Languages

English

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of issues does he help with?

He helps with stress, anxiety, parenting concerns, anger, self-esteem, and depression. He also works on communication problems, guilt and shame, impulsivity, panic attacks, and social anxiety.

What is his therapy style like?

Sessions are practical and goal-focused with clear steps to try between meetings. He uses everyday language and gives straightforward feedback.

How long has he worked in this field?

He has 15 years of professional experience in counseling and related clinical work.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Pennsylvania.

Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English. He is not accepting international clients at this time.

Which session formats does he provide?

The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm the current session options before booking.

How does billing and cost work?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I start working with him?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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