Matthew Dugan is a licensed professional counselor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, and grief.
01About Matthew
Matthew Dugan is a licensed professional counselor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, and grief. He also supports those facing relationship and intimacy concerns, issues with self-esteem, career stress, and challenges related to identity and coming out. He practices from South Carolina and brings 23 years of experience to his work.
Matthew uses straightforward, practical methods in sessions. He often focuses on thought patterns and skills that change how people respond to stress and cravings.
Background and approach
He teaches breathing and attention exercises to calm the body and guides clients through step-by-step behavior changes to reduce harmful habits. When trauma is involved, he can work with approaches that help people process painful memories and reduce their emotional impact. He also uses strategies that build emotion regulation and improve communication.
Sessions tend to be collaborative and paced to each person’s needs. Matthew aims to help people lower day-to-day distress and build routines that feel manageable. He draws on decades of experience in behavioral health to tailor tools for each situation.
That means practical homework, short-term skills, and longer-term planning when needed. People seeking online care can connect via video, phone, live chat, or text messaging. Matthew helps clients weigh which format will fit their schedule and goals.
He works in English and provides services from his South Carolina location.
02Credentials
- LPC (South Carolina)
- License 5264 · expires August 2027
- NPI
- 1255425153 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Matthew lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Young adult issues
Methods Matthew names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
These are the methods Matthew names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
How therapeutic approaches fit into online care
Client-Centered Therapy is about listening and shaping sessions around what matters most to the person. It helps people feel heard and guides work toward their own goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on spotting and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce anxiety, depression, and addictive patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches concrete skills for managing intense emotions, tolerating distress, and improving relationships.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, past experiences, and preferences to decide which methods to prioritize. Sessions often combine techniques so work can move forward in ways that fit each person’s life and needs.
Online therapy offers flexibility across several formats. Video calls are useful for full sessions and face-to-face conversation. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and text-based messaging let people send updates, ask quick questions, or work between scheduled meetings. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into busy schedules and to keep momentum between sessions.
05Questions people ask
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, anger, self-esteem, career pressures, and related concerns.
How would you describe his therapy style?
Sessions are direct and practical. He combines skill teaching, problem solving, and supportive conversation to help people manage symptoms and make changes.
What is his professional background?
He brings 23 years of experience in behavioral healthcare and has worked extensively with people facing serious mental health and addiction challenges.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - practicing from South Carolina.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats does he offer online?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.
How are sessions paid for?
Fees vary by location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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