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Matthew Sexton, LCSW

Verified clinician · Albany, NY

Matthew Sexton LCSW

Licensed clinical social worker, New York

In Matthew’s own words

Therapy for the strong one everyone leans on. Depth-oriented telehealth psychotherapy by Matthew Sexton, LCSW, NATC. In-network via Alma or out-of-network with superbills. NY, ME, DE, FL. Call (646) 379-9981.

The job runs. People get the calm version of you. You hold the week together yourself — work, family, the next decision. Inside, the threat-scanning never quite turns off. It lives where nobody looks, and you've gotten very good at carrying it alone.

Focus Narcissistic abuse recovery · Burnout & moral injury · High-functioning anxiety · Complex PTSD · Executive pressure & isolation · Healthcare worker & clinician therapy · Adult children of difficult parents

Telehealth
Yes · NY, ME, DE
Licence receipt
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DE DE registry Verified
ME ME registry Verified
NY NY registry Verified
Re-checked periodically. If a re-check stops matching, the profile comes down while we sort it out. We never publish a negative about a clinician.

Also practises in

  • FL Telehealth registration, on the NY licence above Stated by Matthew, Aug 18, 2026 — not a FL licence, and not something we have checked
Licensed in
NY · ME · DE
Telehealth
NY, ME, DE, secure video
Languages
English
Ages seen
Adults
Their site
website

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    Jun 3, 2026

  • Trauma Bonding: Why You Can't Just Leave

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