Matt brings a background in school-based counseling, crisis response, and clinical mental health, shaped by years of work with adolescents in high-needs school and community settings across the country. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Human Development from Binghamton University, with concentrations in education and developmental psychology, and completed his master’s degree in School Counseling at Concordia University Chicago.

As a first-generation college graduate, Matt was drawn early to the helping professions and to work that supports young people’s social and emotional growth. He has worked in schools in Chicago, Denver, Las Vegas, Vermont, and Philadelphia, often in communities facing significant academic and mental health challenges. In Denver, Matt was part of a leadership team that helped turn around a struggling middle school, contributing to rapid improvements in school culture and student engagement.

Matt has extensive experience supporting adolescents with severe anxiety, school avoidance, and emotional dysregulation, including young people who struggle to leave home or engage in daily life. Prior to joining Mountain Valley, Matt worked in mobile crisis services, supporting individuals and families during periods of acute distress.

Matt is drawn to Mountain Valley’s values-based and experiential approach to care, informed by person-centered and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy principles. He is passionate about helping young people clarify what matters to them and build the courage to move toward meaningful lives. Matt and his wife live in Claremont, New Hampshire, and outside of work he enjoys spending time outdoors, including backpacking, skiing, hiking, and biking.