Professional Facilitator & Performance Consultant, Deviate LLC
Matt has consistently pursued personal and professional challenges, pushing himself to lead a fulfilling and balanced life.
As a Doctoral Fellow in Clinical Psychology, Matt has developed an advanced understanding behind the science of behavior change, social dynamics, mental well-being, and optimal performance. His ability to listen and his use of humor enable him to effectively navigate sensitive situations even with the most challenging clients.
Matt has used his education to facilitate change in a wide variety of settings. As a wilderness therapy instructor he consistently created group and personal experiences aimed at changing maladaptive behavior and improving interpersonal skills. While working in a residential treatment center for at-risk youth, he implemented new treatment strategies including the development of an independent living skills program. Clinically, Matt has successfully worked with hundreds of clients seeking positive personal change, engaging individuals as young as seven and as old as 85. For several years, he has also created innovative and interactive lessons as an instructor of psychology at multiple colleges and universities.
Matt has a passion for teaching and continues to use his knowledge and enthusiasm to encourage the people around him to work for what they want — whether it’s an A in the classroom, a promotion at work, or a more positive outlook on life. His unique experiences allow him offer holistic solutions to an incredibly diverse array of problems.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
- Helped hundreds of adolescents and adults overcome issues of anxiety, depression, and substance abuse.
- Thru-hiked the 2,180 mile Appalachian Trail in just five months
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive smoking cessation program available at no cost to low-income patients.
- Complete the Bay Shore and Grand Rapids Marathons
- Designed and analyzed original research aimed at understanding and reducing high-risk and aggressive behavior in young adults.