Tag Archives: Pottstown

How to Find or Choose a Therapist

Posted on February 2, 2017 by Dr. Jesse Matthews

I posted on this before, but I thought it would be useful to write more of a nuts-and-bolts, how-to version about finding and choosing a therapist. I’ve had this conversation hundreds of times with potential clients and with family and … Continue reading →

Posted in For the Public, Helpful Resources, Uncategorized | Tagged ADHD, anxiety, Coatesville, counselor, depression, Downingtown, Exton, finding a psychologist, finding a therapist, Glenmoore, help, Malvern, Phoenixville, Pottstown, psychologist, psychology, Psychology Today, substance abuse, therapist, therapy, West Chester | 9 Comments

Do you REALLY want what you say you do?

Posted on July 12, 2016 by Dr. Jesse Matthews

photo courtesy of freedigitalphotos.net/stuartmiles You might say, “What kind of question is that?” It’s a serious one, though. We all want things, and we all say we have goals, but how clear is our picture of what these are- and how … Continue reading →

Posted in For Professionals, For the Public, Helpful Resources, Uncategorized | Tagged Chester County, Chester Springs, counseling, counselor, Downingtown, Dr Matthews, Exton, goals, help, Jesse Matthews, life coach, life coaching, Malvern, Pottstown, psychologist, psychology, smart goals, therapist, therapy, West Chester | Leave a comment

“The easiest thing to do is nothing”.

Posted on August 22, 2015 by Dr. Jesse Matthews

This is something I say to my clients all the time. And it’s true. Here are a few examples: Staying in a relationship you know is bad because it’s easier than leaving. Feeling overweight but not going to the gym- … Continue reading →

Posted in For the Public, Helpful Resources, Psychological Concerns and Treatment | Tagged change, Chester Springs, counseling, counselor, Downingtown, Dr Matthews, exercise, Exton, families, goals, hard, Jesse Matthews, motivation, Pottstown, psychologist, psychology, relationships, smart goals, support, therapist, therapy, weight loss, West Chester | Leave a comment

Don’t hate… compensate!

Posted on October 7, 2014 by Dr. Jesse Matthews

As a psychologist I work with a lot of people who want to make a change in their lives. They want to be more outgoing, assertive, or confident…less depressed, anxious, or boring…and so on. We could probably all benefit from making … Continue reading →

Posted in For the Public, Psychological Concerns and Treatment, Uncategorized | Tagged alcohol, change, Chester Springs, Coatesville, compensate, counseling, counselor, Coventry, Downingtown, Dr Matthews, drugs, eat, exercise, Exton, Glenmoore, health, Jesse Matthews, Kimberton, lose weight, Malvern, Phoenixville, Pottstown, psychologist, psychology, therapist, therapy, Thorndale, West Chester, work out | Leave a comment

Back to School: Six Strategies to Ease the Transition

Posted on August 1, 2014 by Dr. Jesse Matthews

It’s August 1st. You know what that means, right? For my kids, 24 days until school starts. Others have the luxury of starting after Labor Day (about 32 days left). But who’s counting? (haha) For most of us, summer is winding … Continue reading →

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5 Reasons Why Therapy May Be the Most Masculine Thing There Is

Posted on May 16, 2014 by Dr. Jesse Matthews

Sadly, in 2014 (2016) mental health stigma still exists. This is the idea that somehow asking for help or talking about feelings is weak or embarrassing- and this is applied to men much more than women. But if you can talk to … Continue reading →

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Advocacy: Letter to the Editor re: Pro-Smoking Messages

Posted on May 9, 2014 by Dr. Jesse Matthews

Below is a letter I wrote today to the editor of a popular skateboarding magazine, regarding images I keep seeing that I believe portray pro-smoking messages. As a psychologist and father, I believe this is harmful and that people like … Continue reading →

Posted in Advocacy, For the Public, Skateboarding, Uncategorized | Tagged adolescence, adolescent, Berwyn, Chester County, Chester Springs, children, Coatesville, counseling, counselor, couples, death, Downingtown, Exton, families, family therapy, Malvern, Morgantown, PA, Paoli, Pottstown, psychological, psychologist, psychology, skate, skateboarding, smoking, The Skateboard Mag, therapist, therapy, Thorndale, West Chester, youth | 1 Comment

“Only a Sith deals in absolutes…”

Posted on May 6, 2014 by Dr. Jesse Matthews

I enjoy a good sci-fi movie, although admittedly I’m no expert on the genre. Like most Americans, though- and in fact most of the world, I love Star Wars. Obi-Wan Kenobi is one of my favorite characters. He’s smart and … Continue reading →

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NEW: Summer 2014 Social Skills Groups

Posted on May 1, 2014 by Dr. Jesse Matthews

This summer I have decided to offer two social skills groups for adolescents in my office in Chester Springs. The groups are co-ed and one will be for middle school (for adolescents entering 6th-8th grades) and the other will be … Continue reading →

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7 Tips for Reducing Family Stress

Posted on April 21, 2014 by Dr. Jesse Matthews

Anyone with a family knows that family life can be stressful- with work; busy schedules; often conflicting activities; trying to meet everyone’s wants and needs; constant demands for time and money; and of course the unexpected. Some times are easier … Continue reading →

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