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Matthew Biermacher

Matthew Biermacher

Texas

Practical, systems-focused counseling for change

  • 5 years' experience
  • English
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Credentials
LPC
License
LPC, Texas · 82175
NPI
1114502226
Based in
Texas
  • Goal focused
  • Systems perspective
  • Practical steps

About Matthew

Matthew Biermacher is a Licensed Professional Counselor who focuses on helping people make workable changes in their lives. He emphasizes building a trusting relationship so clients can understand where problems come from and what keeps them going. Matthew uses clear, practical steps to help people move toward choices that feel better for them.

He frames difficulties as connected parts of a person’s life rather than isolated problems. That systems-based view helps him look at how relationships, work, sleep, and stress interact. Sessions often start with identifying specific factors that cause trouble and then testing small changes to see what helps.

Matthew draws on approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy alongside existential and mindfulness methods. He blends techniques to match what a person needs, using straightforward exercises and real-life practice between sessions. The Gottman Method also informs his work when communication and relationship patterns are central concerns.

He has five years of experience and holds the LPC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor. Matthew practices in Texas and works with issues including anxiety, depression, sleep and rest concerns, relationship struggles, parenting stress, career questions, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.

People can expect a collaborative, goal-focused process that emphasizes practical steps. Matthew invites clients to try changes in small, manageable ways and to evaluate what actually improves day-to-day life.

How his approaches translate to online therapy

Matthew commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy in his work. CBT focuses on noticing unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety, improve sleep, or change unhelpful patterns. Mindfulness Therapy emphasizes simple attention and breathing practices to help calm stress and improve focus. He also draws from Dialectical Behavior Therapy ideas when emotion regulation or strong reactivity are central concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Matthew works together with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and daily routines. He adjusts techniques over time based on what actually helps in real life rather than sticking to one fixed method.

Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-in conversations when needed. They can also support practicing new skills in the environments where difficulties occur, helping people test changes between meetings.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

5+ years

Credentials

Texas

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist address?

Matthew works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, sleep and rest difficulties, parenting strain, career questions, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and related topics such as abandonment and attachment issues.

What is his therapeutic style like?

He uses a systems-based, solution-focused approach and combines clear, practical techniques. Sessions emphasize identifying problem factors and testing small changes that can make daily life better.

How much clinical experience does he have?

Matthew has five years of experience working as a counselor. That experience informs a practice focused on practical steps and collaborative problem solving.

What credential does he hold and where is he based?

He holds the LPC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, and practices in Texas.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with him?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions priced?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What steps do I take to begin?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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