Matthew Martin, MS uses his great sense of humor to connect with students, individuals and couples. Matt is known for his ability to quickly connect and impact individuals, help men with their marriage and workplace issues, and quickly discern a person’s struggles and provide effective solutions. Matthew’s passion is to help people experience joy in their relationships and life. Matthew Martin is a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern and has a Master’s of Science degree in Counseling Psychology from Palm Beach Atlantic University in Orlando, FL. Matthew is married and has two sons. Matthew worked in a residential program with middle school boys with behavioral struggles. He was responsible for everyday aspects of the program, and held weekly therapeutic meetings with the students. He assisted the students’ progress by presenting them with alternative choices to their behaviors, and he regularly met with students and their parents to discuss the students’ progress. Matthew’s integrity, charisma and wisdom gave him many opportunities to mentor and counsel his fellow students in his dorm and the university’s football team.
Key Highlights Counseling often focuses on short-term, specific issues like relationship issues or life changes, providing practical solutions. Therapy tends to be a longer-term process, exploring the root causes of emotional and psychological concerns for lasting change. A mental health [...]
Key Highlights Emotional burnout is a state of exhaustion caused by prolonged and excessive chronic stress. Recognizing the signs of emotional exhaustion is the first step toward recovery and preventing further mental health challenges. The symptoms of burnout can be [...]
Key Highlights Marriage counseling improves communication, trust, and emotional connection. Early support prevents small conflicts from becoming long-term issues. Online counseling offers flexible, convenient access for busy couples. In-person therapy provides structured, distraction-free support. Credentials and issue-specific experience matter when [...]
Key Highlights The ADHD effect on marriage is real about 38% of individuals with ADHD report that their marriage nearly ended in divorce. Symptoms like distractibility, forgetfulness, and impulsivity can strain communication and emotional connection. Signs of inattention or forgetfulness [...]
Key Highlights Premarital counseling is a form of couples therapy that strengthens bonds by improving communication and mutual understanding. You’ll learn conflict-resolution tools to manage disagreements before they escalate. It offers a safe space to talk about money, roles, [...]
Key Highlights Couples therapy activities help partners reconnect, rebuild trust, and improve communication through intentional daily practice. Simple exercises like daily check-ins, gratitude lists, and active listening foster emotional intimacy and deeper understanding. Communication-focused activities teach empathy, better listening [...]
Key Highlights Couples therapy helps partners rebuild trust, improve communication, and strengthen emotional connection. Around 70–80% of couples report positive outcomes after consistent therapy sessions. Therapy works best when both partners are open, honest, and willing to make changes [...]
TL;DR Kids spend an average of 7.5 hours daily on screens, and excessive social media use often turns into addiction. Social media addiction in kids is driven by dopamine rewards, fear of missing out, and constant comparisons. Warning signs [...]
TL;DR Social media addiction is real and affects 5–10% of Americans, driven by dopamine-based reward pathways. Warning signs include constant urges to check apps, increased levels of anxiety when offline, and negative impacts on school, work, or relationships. Emotional [...]
TL;DR Social media addiction happens when scrolling interferes with focus, sleep, or relationships due to dopamine-driven reward loops. Warning signs include losing track of time, failed attempts to cut back, irritability without phone access, and constant comparisons online. Effective [...]
TL;DR Video game addiction (Internet Gaming Disorder) can impact school, work, health, and relationships if gaming takes over daily life. Behavioral signs include excessive video gaming, neglecting responsibilities, dishonesty about hours, and social isolation. Emotional signs include using games [...]
TL;DR Video game addiction (IGD) disrupts school, work, health, and relationships. Healthy gaming is balanced; addiction brings compulsion, withdrawal, and conflict. Treatments include CBT, family/group therapy, structured programs, and sometimes medication. Lifestyle changes like less screen time, better sleep, [...]
Toxic relationships encompass a range of detrimental behaviors, including jealousy, dishonesty, control issues, toxic communication patterns, lack of support, and betrayal. These behaviors can have severe repercussions on mental health in a romantic relationship, often resulting in heightened stress [...]
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According to the National Retail Federation, Valentine’s Day spending for 2023 was $25.9 billion. The average person was expected to spend $193 last year. There was even a study of the 10 most romantic cities based upon how much [...]
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Most people desire to have and maintain a happy healthy relationship but have not stopped to consider what is required to make it happen. Studies show that sixty-six percent of Americans who desire to have a happy relationship also [...]
Nicholas Sparks is no stranger to heart-wrenching passion and the kind of love that only star-crossed lovers share. Teary eyed audiences have come to expect this from his novels and their film adaptions, but do the rose colored glasses [...]
Due to modern medicine and medical procedures, it is difficult to think that every mother was at risk when she gave birth. Most experiencing pregnancy go as planned or with slight complications. But according to the World Health Organization [...]
“Courageous: Honor Begins at Home” is a movie that tells the story of five fathers. The film showcases men, from all different cultural backgrounds, with the universal desire to become strong fathers. As the film displays, being a father [...]
Just like every school year, a new set of challenges is presented before him. With these challenges comes both stress and excitement. Do you remember your first day of class? Maybe you were like me and unable to sleep. [...]
When I first read the story about Jamey Rodemeyer I was saddened that a young boy had lost his life. He had so much life ahead of him. There are many reasons that cause a person to end their [...]
A high school student is constantly asked, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” Maybe you're the one who always knew what you wanted to be, or maybe you're the type that said you’d figure it out [...]
It’s no mystery that celebrities in America are intensely scrutinized through constant media attention. Every movement and action is dissected, analyzed, and mocked by millions of strangers who know nothing about the reality of celebrities’ lives. Every other day there [...]
What happened? They had the Wild Card wrapped up with only one month to go and somehow they lost steam! Today September 29, 2011 the sports world is shocked by the colossal collapse of the Boston Red Sox. When the [...]