About Matthew Weiner, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
“I contain multitudes.” - Walt Whitman
My Style
Hello. My name is Matthew Weiner, and I firmly believe in the power of psychotherapy to positively impact people’s lives. When conducted effectively, psychotherapy provides vital insight and heightened motivation for individuals to implement essential changes in their lives.
We all face struggles and challenges in life, but everyone experiences them uniquely. By prioritizing my patient’s thoughts and emotions, I can provide personalized treatment that caters to their situation. This method lays the groundwork for insight and motivation, ultimately fostering long-term transformation and development.
No matter whom I speak with, I always strive to bring my genuine self into the conversation. That process entails providing open and nonjudgmental feedback mixed with some humor and steady warmth. I am as likely to reference The 76ers as an Ingmar Bergman film from the 1950s. Likewise, my favorite quotes often demonstrate my love of reading and my longstanding interest in philosophy.
My Services
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I provide individual psychotherapy for adolescents and adults. I bring a grounded approach that blends modern Cognitive techniques with mindfulness-based stress reduction skills and a range of trauma-informed practices. Teletherapy and in-person appointments are available.
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Trauma-focused psychotherapy uses various techniques to help people process traumatic experiences. Some involve visualizing, talking, or thinking about the traumatic memory. While other approaches focus on decreasing specific symptoms associated with the traumatic event.
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My training in trauma treatments has provided knowledge and experience in helping individuals who have recently experienced traumatic events. I can assist with both proper diagnoses as well as the development of appropriate coping skills.
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As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I offer clinical supervision to help individuals obtain their licensure. With over a decade of experience working with diverse populations and expertise in cognitive and humanistic techniques, I can customize the supervision according to the specific needs of my supervisees.
About Me
My various interests and passions have influenced my psychotherapy approach in many ways. My academic background in philosophy has instilled in me a deep appreciation for introspection, critical thinking, and the search for meaning and purpose in life. My love for the outdoors reminds me of the importance of being present in the moment and the restorative power of spending time in nature. Through my lifetime appreciation of reading and music, I developed a strong passion for stories, symbolism, and the power of words and images to convey complex emotions and ideas. I actively incorporate my diverse interests and knowledge into my therapeutic work, helping individuals explore their values, beliefs, and passions and find greater meaning and purpose. I am always eager to expand my horizons and learn from others, and I look forward to hearing about new music or books from my patients.
Professional Information
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Chestnut Hill College, Post-Masters Certificate in Trauma Studies
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Master of Science Degree
University of Pittsburgh, Bachelor of Science Degree
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Pennsylvania Licensed Professional Counselor - PC007865
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Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
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American Counseling Association
Association for Humanistic Counseling
International Association for Resilience and Trauma Counseling
Foundational Quotes
“Anything that’s human is mentionable, and anything that is mentionable can be more manageable. When we can talk about our feelings, they become less overwhelming, less upsetting, and less scary.”
- Fred Rogers
“We know what we are, but not what we may be.”
― William Shakespeare
“…despair is suffering without meaning.”