Matt Youngberg , LPC

Matt Youngberg, LPC offers straightforward help for people who feel stuck in their relationships, parenting roles, or personal confidence. He speaks plainly and focuses on practical steps to reduce conflict and rebuild connection. Many who come to him are dealing with anger, intimacy problems, or low self-worth and want a direct path forward.

He has eight years of counseling experience and has worked in offender counseling and community mental health. He also spent over a decade in education, and he blends those backgrounds into a practical, eclectic approach. That means he uses tools from different methods to match what each person needs.

Sessions aim to identify core problems and then move toward change. He describes his style as no-nonsense and challenging, while still respectful and compassionate. He pushes clients to gain clearer self-awareness and to practice new skills between sessions.

Matt works with concerns such as communication problems, control issues, divorce and separation, forgiveness, guilt and shame, life purpose, men’s issues, midlife crisis, self-love, and women’s issues. He also addresses anger, intimacy, parenting, and self-esteem in a down-to-earth way.

Outside the therapy room he enjoys games, athletic activities, and serving at Life.Church. His approach is aimed at people who want direct feedback, clear goals, and steady progress toward healthier relationships and greater self-respect.

How CBT and DBT Fit into Online Therapy

Matt uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT breaks problems into manageable steps and teaches practical exercises to reduce anxiety, improve mood, and change interaction patterns.

He also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills to teach emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication. DBT techniques can be useful for managing strong emotions, improving relationships, and reducing reactive behavior.

Choosing the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will work together with each person to decide which methods match their goals, needs, and preferences. That collaborative process may combine CBT and DBT tools or focus on one approach depending on what helps most.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions work well for face-to-face conversation and skill practice. Phone appointments may suit people with limited bandwidth or who need a quicker check-in. Live chat and text messaging allow brief check-ins, written coaching, and ongoing support between sessions. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into a busy life.