Matthew Furlong , LPC

Matthew Furlong is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in New Jersey with 25 years of professional experience offering therapy for a range of life challenges. He works with people seeking relief from stress and anxiety, support for coping with addictions, and healing from trauma and abuse. Matthew also focuses on building motivation, self-esteem, and confidence so clients can move toward more satisfying and purposeful lives.

His practice is grounded in the belief that each person is the expert on their own story and already carries strengths that can be mobilized in the change process. Matthew views the therapeutic relationship as a space to recognize those resources, to explore barriers, and to develop practical strategies for growth. Taking the first step toward a happier, more fulfilling life often requires courage - Matthew offers steady support and collaborative guidance throughout that journey.

Integrating Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathetic listening and collaboration, allowing the person to lead the pace and focus of sessions while the therapist provides support and validation. This approach helps with self-esteem, motivation, and navigating personal challenges by highlighting existing strengths.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It offers practical tools for managing anxiety, stress, low mood, and patterns that interfere with daily functioning, with clear strategies clients can practice between sessions.

Existential Therapy explores questions of meaning, values, and life direction. It can be useful for people facing major life transitions, grief, or concerns about purpose, helping them clarify what matters most and make choices aligned with their values.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Matthew will work collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the approach as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexible options - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - that make it easier to fit counseling into a busy life. These formats support continuity of care and allow licensed professionals to provide consistent therapeutic work across different settings and schedules.