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Matthew Strickland, MS, LPE, LPC

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My Approach to Healing

I specialize in helping individuals break free from the grip of anxiety and reconnect with a sense of calm, clarity, and confidence. My therapeutic approach is holistic and deeply client-centered, rooted in creating a warm, compassionate space where you feel safe, heard, and understood. I draw from evidence-based approaches including Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Humanistic Psychology, and Mindfulness-Based Therapy. Together, we’ll identify the thought patterns that fuel anxiety, gently challenge unhelpful beliefs, and develop practical coping strategies that work in real life.

Beyond symptom relief, we’ll also explore the deeper emotional patterns that may be contributing to your anxiety. My goal is not just to help you manage anxiety—but to strengthen your self-trust, resilience, and ability to respond to life’s challenges with greater steadiness and self-compassion.

Moving Toward a Calmer, More Confident You

Imagine walking into social situations feeling grounded instead of fearful. Imagine responding to stress without spiraling into worst-case scenarios. Imagine achieving your goals without the constant inner critic driving you forward. Healing from anxiety is not about eliminating all stress—it’s about changing your relationship with it. It’s about learning how to calm your nervous system, quiet anxious thoughts, and feel more in control of your emotional world.

If you’re struggling with panic attacks, social anxiety, or high-functioning anxiety, you don’t have to navigate it alone. Support can make a meaningful difference. If you're ready to take the next step, I invite you to reach out and schedule a session. Together, we can help you move from surviving anxiety to truly living your life.

Understanding Your Anxiety

If anxiety is running your life—whether through sudden panic attacks, constant overthinking, fear of social situations, or the silent pressure of high-functioning anxiety—you are not alone. Anxiety can feel overwhelming, exhausting, and isolating. It may show up as a racing heart, tight chest, restless sleep, or a mind that refuses to slow down.

For some, it’s the fear of being judged or embarrassed in social situations. For others, it’s panic that seems to come out of nowhere. And for many high achievers, anxiety hides behind success—perfectionism, overworking, people-pleasing, and a constant inner pressure to do more and be more.

No matter how it shows up, anxiety can quietly shape your decisions, relationships, and self-confidence. It can make everyday life feel harder than it needs to be. But it doesn’t have to stay that way.

Services

  • Individual Therapy

  • Couples Counseling

  • Family Therapy

Insurances Accepted:

Blue Cross and Blue Shield

Ambetter

QualChoice

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Connect

If you have any questions or are interested in any services offered please submit the contact form and I will respond to you as soon as possible.

Matt@Oakstreetcounseling.org

(479) 858-1693