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Matthew Harmon

VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate

5 years of experience

Verified by Octave

Licensed

In Texas
+ 1 other state

In-Network

Accepting 6 Insurance providers

Meet Matthew

You’ve tried to cope, maybe even been to therapy before, but nothing seems to stick. You want clarity. Emotional control. To stop reacting and start living with intention. You’re ready to work for it. You just need the right support, real tools, and a clear path forward. You don’t have to figure it all out alone. You deserve a space that’s structured but warm, direct but deeply supportive. My style is active, practical, and grounded in what works. We’ll start by getting to the root of what’s driving the anxiety, frustration, or self-criticism, and then build lasting change together.

You deserve a space that’s structured but warm, direct but deeply supportive.

Communication Style

  • Action-oriented
  • Engaging
  • Instructive
  • Open-minded
  • Warm

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Experienced with

  • Veterans
  • Students

Approach

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-i)
  • Couples [The Gottman Method]
  • Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERP or EXRP)
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Interpersonal Psychotherapy
  • Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Strengths-Based

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for Massachusetts and Texas residents

Good to know

Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Additional

Interests

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, weightlifting, chess, time with friends and family, and learning and reading books.

Insurance Accepted

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

#64832 • Texas • LCSW

Education

MSW - Social Work, University of Texas at Austin

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

What insurance do you have?

Frequently asked questions

Matthew Harmon accepts Centivo, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, Out of state BlueCard PPO, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Aetna, and Prime Health. Octave clients pay an average of $28 per session through insurance, and more than 95% pay less than $45 per session. Your exact cost depends on your plan’s copay or deductible. You can use the cost estimator to see what you would pay before your first session. If you would rather pay out of pocket, self-pay sessions in Texas are estimated at $185-195 per session.

Matthew Harmon is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Matthew is licensed to practice in Massachusetts and Texas, so clients located in any of those states can book sessions. Matthew’s Texas license number is 64832, and you can look it up through the state licensing board. Octave verifies every therapist’s license before they begin seeing clients, and licenses are kept current as a condition of practicing with Octave.

Matthew Harmon has been practicing therapy for 5 years. Matthew’s education and training include MSW - Social Work, University of Texas at Austin. Over that time, Matthew has worked closely with Veterans and Students.

Matthew Harmon works with Veterans and Students and specializes in Anger Issues, Anxiety, Burnout, Couples Therapy, Depression, Family Conflict, Grief, Life Transitions, Men's Issues, OCD, Panic, Phobias, Relationship Concerns, Sleep, and Stress, among other areas. These are the areas where Matthew spends most of their clinical time. Matthew also sees couples together in joint sessions. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Matthew is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Matthew Harmon draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-i), Couples [The Gottman Method], Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERP or EXRP), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Matthew’s style is action-oriented, engaging, instructive, open-minded, and warm. In Matthew’s words: “You deserve a space that’s structured but warm, direct but deeply supportive.”

Matthew Harmon offers therapy in English. Matthew identifies as White.

Matthew Harmon offers online sessions over secure video, so you can meet from home or any private space. Matthew is licensed in Massachusetts and Texas, and you need to be located in one of those states at the time of each session. All you need is a device with a camera and a stable internet connection.

Your first session with Matthew Harmon is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Matthew will ask about your background, your current concerns, and your goals, and together you will start shaping a plan for your sessions. It is also a chance to see whether Matthew’s style feels like a good fit for you. After their first session, 9 in 10 Octave clients say their therapy experience has been good or better.

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