Matt Hagler, PhD

Psychologist, He/him/his

Licensed Clinical Psychologist: South Carolina 1745, authorized to provide teletherapy in 38 states and District of Columbia through PSYPACT

I am a licensed clinical psychologist with extensive experience providing evidence-based psychotherapy. I completed my PhD at the University of Massachusetts Boston, as well as my predoctoral internship and postdoctoral fellowship at the Yale School of Medicine.

I take an active, collaborative, client-centered approach to therapy. I bring considerable expertise in evidence-based practices – techniques that we know work, based on decades of research – while treating YOU as the expert on your life and experiences. We work as a team to clarify what matters most to you, identify the obstacles getting in your way, and develop the skills you need to overcome them. Beyond alleviating psychological suffering and pain, my goal is to empower clients to build rich, meaningful lives and relationships. From the start of therapy, I cultivate a warm, validating space, where you feel safe to explore, grow, and make challenging but important changes. Many of my clients have described me as refreshingly transparent. Though the focus of our time will always be on you, I share my thoughts, perspectives, and working hypotheses during sessions and will invite your feedback.

Most often, I work with adults, young adults, adolescents, and children dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, life transitions, sleep difficulties, motivational challenges, identity concerns, and/or relationship issues. I use and integrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), the Unified Protocol (UP), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) skills, Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE), and mindfulness-based approaches. A particular emphasis of my training and ongoing practice is tailoring evidence-based interventions to fit each individual client, based on their unique circumstances, stage of life, and cultural identities. I am an antiracist and LGBTQIA+ affirming therapist.

 

TREATMENT AREAS

  • Anxiety disorders (e.g., panic attacks, social anxiety, specific phobia)

  • Stress management

  • Depression and other mood concerns

  • Post-traumatic stress and other reactions to trauma

  • Sleep and insomnia

  • Goal attainment, motivational difficulties, and procrastination

  • Life transition and adjustment problems

  • Relationships issues

  • LGBTQIA+ identity issues

    and more