“Difficult roads often lead to beautiful destinations. The best is yet to come.” – Zig Ziglar
Matt Slavsky
MSW, LCSW
Knowing how to seek help and support for whatever issues are going on in your life or the life of someone you care about such as a spouse or child can be very difficult.
I have been told that I provide a safe and supportive environment which facilitates opening up and confronting issues. As a therapist, I strongly believe that it is critical to meet people where they are at in their life, not forcing change, but rather stimulating and motivating change providing individualized treatment for each client. That means my schedule is fairly flexible, including weekend hours, individual, couples, and family therapy.
My experience ranges from working with adults and adolescents in inpatient mental health hospitals, group homes, in-home and in office settings. I have helped adolescents and adults develop and improve coping strategies to deal with anxiety, depression, anger, obsessive thoughts, and tics/Tourette’s since 1996.
Couples are often looking for revitalization of their relationship and improved communication. Sometimes they’re trying to regain trust after an affair or are thinking divorce and are looking for one last glimpse of hope. Even change with just one party can start the ball rolling to making change in the relationship. I provide tools and support which help relationships get on track, again.
Adolescents have said that they find it comfortable talking with me, while maintaining professional boundaries and working with parents improving their relationship with their children. Focusing on structure, rules, and learning how to make use of natural consequences often help parents. I have found that providing a safe environment and quickly building rapport allows improvement and change to happen within the first few sessions.
Clients with depression, obsessive thoughts, Tourette’s, or anxiety often take medication in addition to being in therapy. I am able to work with your psychiatrist or recommend one if needed. I also believe that medications should be used only when other conventional methods prove to be unsuccessful.
Feel free to call me to schedule an appointment. I look forward to meeting with you.
I usually make contact the same day!
Seeing clients in Maricopa County, AZ and now in Boca Raton, Florida.