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Matthew Watson, LPC
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Matthew Watson, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor in New Orleans, LA
(504) 229-2044

About

Sometimes we just need a band-aid to get us through a rough patch, and other times a deeper dive into long-standing patterns and struggles is the right focus. It's so easy for us to fall into auto-pilot patterns with others in our lives. If you ever catch yourself thinking "Here we go again... " when interacting with your partner and feel like you already know what each of you will do in response to the other, then you're in the right spot.
Choosing the right therapist is an important step, so let's chat about questions you might have and make sure you get the right fit. I have specialized training in EMDR, couple's work, play therapy, and have over a decade of clinical experience. I am currently an LPC Board-approved clinical supervisor as well as an adjunct professor in Loyola University's Masters of Counseling program and Tulane's Department of Psychology.
If a history of trauma is impacting your relationship, I successfully use EMDR Therapy with clients struggling with anxiety, depression, self-worth issues, performance troubles, and PTSD among issues. Even something your friends, family, or partner thinks is a minor event, can be a traumatic moment for you. We are adaptive beings, but sometimes the ways we adapt to experiences in our lives prove unhelpful and limiting in the long run - We do the best we can with what we have! Now imagine those interactions with your partner and their history and you can see how complicated it can get quickly. Telling ourselves (or partners) to "act" or "feel" different isn't enough and usually sets us up for failure. If this sounds familiar, reach out and let's work together to create some real change.
Matthew Watson is also listed in Best Marriage Therapists in New Orleans

Education:

Matthew Watson received a bachelor’s degree from the University of New Orleans and completed his MS from the Loyola University New Orleans.

Licensing & Certifications:

  • Licensed
  • License State: LA
  • License Number: #5725, received 2015
  • LA Board-Approved Supervisor (LPC-S) Registered Play Therapist (RPT) EMDR Trained

Specialities:

  • Communication
  • Coping Skills
  • Family Of Origin Issues
  • Gender & sexual identity
  • Infidelity
  • Intimacy
  • LGBTQ+
  • Men Issues
  • Military And Veterans
  • Multicultural Concerns
  • Parenting
  • Polyamory
  • Posttraumatic Stress
  • Pre-marriage
  • Rape & Sexual Assault
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Sex
  • Sexuality
  • Social Anxiety
  • Stress Management
  • Transgender
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Trust

Types of Therapy:

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Family Therapy
  • Behavioral Therapy
  • Couples Therapy
  • Play Therapy
  • Gottman Method
  • Solution Focused Brief Therapy
  • Internal Family Systems Therapy
  • Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy
  • Interpersonal Neurobiology
  • Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Marriage And Family Therapy
  • Parent Child Interaction Therapy
  • Brief Therapy
  • Systemic Therapy
  • Strength Based Therapy
  • Developmental Therapy
  • Attachment Based Family Therapy
  • Mindfulness Based Interventions
  • EMDR Therapy

Services Provided Via:

  • In person
  • Internet meeting

Works With:

  • Individual
  • Couples

Working With Marriages for:

  • 11 Year(s) 5 Month(s)

Free Phone Consultations?

  • Yes

Hourly Fees Range:

  • $100 - $150

Language(s) Spoken:

  • English

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Office Location

2529 Jena Street, Office 200,
New Orleans,  Louisiana,  United States,  70115