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Matthew Diamond, LCSW

Meet Matthew Diamond, LCSW

CBT AND DBT Certified Therapist

Matthew Diamond is a licensed therapist in New York and Connecticut. His training includes an undergraduate degree in Psychology and Sociology, magna cum laude, from Clark University, and a Master of Science in Social Work from Columbia University, where he was awarded departmental honors and completed postgraduate training at NewYork-Presbyterian–Columbia University New York State Psychiatric Institute.

Matthew works well with high-functioning children, adults, couples, and families who struggle with a wide range of concerns, including high-functioning depression, anxiety, ADHD, relationship concerns, career and academic issues, PTSD, self-harm, anger issues, autism spectrum disorders, and social challenges. Matthew utilizes evidence-based and insight-oriented treatment. He provides time-limited and solution-focused therapy, as well as longer-term therapy, to help clients work through their challenges and live the life they want. Clients often see a reduction in symptoms early in treatment.

Matthew specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), coaching, Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Reiki, a meditative, energy-based practice that promotes relaxation, stress reduction, and a sense of balance, which help clients build practical, sustainable skills in mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, as well as insight-oriented therapy for lasting change. He performs assessments and develops individualized treatment plans tailored to client needs.

He strives to create a collaborative, compassionate, and supportive environment where clients feel empowered to explore their experiences, develop resilience, and move toward lasting personal growth and meaningful change. Matthew’s mission is to ensure that every client is treated with the utmost respect and care. He ensures that individual strengths are recognized and utilized throughout treatment and is devoted to empowering clients and families throughout the therapeutic process.

Matthew utilizes a biopsychosocial model in his practice. He considers the biological, psychological, and social factors that influence the client’s body and mind. His evidence-based behavioral approaches provide high-quality care and positive outcomes. His approach comes from a place of validation and empathy.

Matthew is a member of the National Association of Cognitive Behavioral Therapists, the American Psychological Association, and the National Association of Social Workers.

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