Matthew Chrystal

LPC, NCC, ACS
Accepting Clients

Starting therapy can feel like a big step, and my goal is to make that step feel a little less overwhelming and a lot more human.

Licensed Professional Counselor in Short Hills, NJ

About My Clients

I specialize in suicide prevention, crisis management, stress management, and anxiety reduction for adults and children. My work is grounded in helping clients build practical coping tools while also creating space to talk openly about what’s really going on—no judgment, no pressure, and a little humor when it helps. If you’re looking for a therapist who is approachable, experienced, and genuinely invested in helping you feel better, I’d be honored to connect and start the conversation

My Background and Approach

I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor, Nationally Certified Counselor and an Approved Clinical Supervisor in New Jersey with a focus on Suicide Prevention, crisis management for individuals and children and have over 10 years of experience working with and promoting independent living skills for adults with severe mental illness. I facilitate graduate level courses At Kean University on Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Career Counseling/Development, Group Processing, Practicum and Internship in Counseling I & II. I received my BA at Seton Hall University in 2000, my MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Kean University in 2015 and have applied for the PhD program in Counseling & Supervision at Kean University for Fall 2026.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

My therapeutic style is open-minded, empowering & collaborative. Some days therapy might look like venting about your week; other days it might mean unpacking long-standing patterns or navigating a crisis. Either way, letting it out can help—and we'll take it at your pace. I use evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and psychoeducation to support meaningful, realistic change.

At A Glance

  • Experience: Less than a year
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $100 - 150/session

Info

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30 Chatham Road
#106
Short Hills, NJ 07078

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