Matthew Despard
Counselor, LMHC
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
175 Dwight Road, Longmeadow, MA 01106
Let's Connect (413) 259-4085
Life is constantly changing. Navigating these changes can be incredibly difficult. Chances are at some point most us will experience difficulties in our careers, intimate relationships, family relationships, and in relation to ourselves. Many of us, at some point, will face the impact of trauma, loss, addiction, anxiety, or depression. It is normal to feel overwhelmed, stuck, and helpless at times to deal with the mosaic of challenges life presents us. These challenges get in the way of living the life we want. If you're ready to take your life back you've come to the right place. Longmeadow-Counseling.com
Through a blend of warmth, compassion, and directedness, I am uniquely able to connect with my clients and help them work through whatever may be blocking their path of success. I have advanced training in Body-Centered Psychotherapy as well as I am also trained in host of other treatment modalities
By reading this far you have taken this first step toward healing the challenges that stand in the way of living/creating the life of your dreams. Take the next step and give me an email or a call! Longmeadow-counseling.com
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Matthew Despard now - (413) 259-4085
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $135
- Couple Sessions $175
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by Apple Cash, Cash, Check, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Venmo, Visa
Insurance
- Anthem
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- WellSense Health Plan
- Out of Network
Email me or call with questions - (413) 259-4085
Matthew Despard
Counselor, LMHC
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Massachusetts / 11329 Matthew Despard
- In Practice for 12 Years
- Certificate from Massachusetts Board of Allied Mental Health and LMHC 11329 / 2019
- Certificate from Hartford Family Institute Body-Centered Psychotherapy P2 / 2019
- Attended Westfield State University
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Relationship Issues
- Trauma and PTSD
Expertise
- Addiction
- Bipolar Disorder
- Chronic Illness
- Chronic Impulsivity
- Chronic Pain
- Codependency
- Depression
- Dissociative Disorders (DID)
- Divorce
- Domestic Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Grief
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Marital and Premarital
- Mood Disorders
- Sexual Abuse
- Spirituality
- Thinking Disorders
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Group
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Group
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Body-Centered Psychotherapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Emotionally Focused
- Experiential Therapy
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Gestalt
- Humanistic
- Interpersonal
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Person-Centered
- Psychoanalytic
- Relational
- Somatic
- Telehealth/Telemedicine/Virtual Therapy
- Trauma Focused
Location
Nearby Areas
Take the first step to help. Call now - (413) 259-4085
Matthew Despard
Counselor, LMHC