Matthew Cote (He/Him)

PTSD can develop after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event, leaving lasting effects such as intrusive memories, heightened anxiety, avoidance, and emotional numbness. Treatment often combines evidence-based approaches like Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), and mindfulness to help clients process traumatic memories, reduce distress, and rebuild a sense of safety and control. Therapy focuses on understanding the impact of trauma.

Bipolar disorder involves shifts in mood, energy, and activity levels that can range from depressive episodes to periods of elevated or irritable mood. Effective treatment often includes structured, evidence-based therapies such as CBT, psychoeducation, and mindfulness, which help clients recognize early warning signs, manage symptoms, and maintain stability. Therapy focuses on building coping strategies, improving daily routines, and fostering self-awareness, allowing individuals to navigate.

Addiction is a complex condition that affects the brain, behavior, and overall well-being, often leading to cycles of craving, use, and withdrawal that can feel impossible to break. Treatment focuses on addressing both the physical dependence and the underlying emotional or psychological factors that drive substance use. Approaches like CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and trauma-informed care help clients develop healthier coping skills, strengthen motivation for change, and build support.

Psychodynamic therapy explores how past experiences, unconscious patterns, and early relationships shape thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in the present. By uncovering and understanding these influences, clients can break free from cycles that keep them stuck and develop a deeper sense of self-awareness. I’ve spent years integrating psychodynamic principles into my work across inpatient, outpatient, and residential settings, using this approach to help clients make lasting, meaningful changes.

Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) is an evidence-based approach designed to help clients process and heal from traumatic experiences. It combines cognitive-behavioral techniques with trauma-sensitive interventions to reduce symptoms. I use TF-CBT to guide clients safely through their trauma, develop coping skills, and gradually regain a sense of safety and control. My experience with this method allows me to tailor sessions to each individual.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps clients identify and challenge unhelpful thoughts and behaviors that contribute to distress. I use CBT to help clients build practical coping strategies, manage symptoms of anxiety, depression, OCD, and more, and create meaningful change. My experience allows me to tailor this structured approach to each individual, turning insight into actionable steps for lasting improvement and greater emotional balance.