Matthew William
MHC-LP (he, him)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Let's Connect (585) 940-3121
Available both in-person and online
2480 Browncroft Boulevard Suite 256 Rochester, NY 14625
Rewrite your story. Reclaim your voice.
I help deep thinkers, LGBTQ+ individuals, and those facing grief, identity questions, anxiety, or disordered eating explore the stories shaping their lives—and (re)author ones that empower healing and meaning. With a background in both mental health counseling and a doctorate in English Lit., I specialize in narrative therapy grounded in culture, creativity, and collaboration.
My style is warm, thoughtful, and attuned to systems—recognizing that personal pain often echoes cultural and historical pressures. Together, we’ll explore not just what hurts, but what’s possible. Your voice matters.
To me good therapy has to speak to mind, body, and spirit. It has to be all-encompassing. My training and educational background allow me to do that. I have a PhD in English Literature, which allows me to bring creative expression into my work (writing, creative arts therapy). I also have specialized training in mind-body issues like chronic pain/illness.
As someone who can be change-adverse, I recognize that change is fear-inducing. That said, life is short. You deserve to be heard, seen, valued in all of your messy complexity. You deserve love and acknowledgement of your pain. I would be honored to walk with you on this journey. We can work to help you find greater peace and meaning in your life.
Call or Email Matthew William Bayne now for a free 15 minute consultation - (585) 940-3121
Let's Connect (585) 940-3121
Finances
Fees
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Apple Cash, Cash, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Venmo, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
Matthew William Bayne
MHC-LP
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (585) 940-3121
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of New York / 136696 Supervised by Charles Coté (New York / R034370-01) Matthew Bayne
- In Practice for 1 year
- Attended Warner School of Education and Human Development , MS in Community Mental Health Counseling, Graduated 2025
- Degree/Diploma from University of Rochester PhD (English Literature) / 2016
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Matthew William Bayne
MHC-LP
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (585) 940-3121
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Chronic Pain
- Anxiety
- Depression
Expertise
- ADHD
- Bisexual
- Body Image
- Career Counseling
- Coping Skills
- Divorce
- Eating Disorders
- Family Conflict
- Gender/Sexuality Issues
- Grief
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Men's Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Personality Disorders
- Relationship Issues
- Self-Harming
- Sex Therapy
- Thinking Disorders
- Trauma
Matthew William Bayne
MHC-LP
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (585) 940-3121
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Asian ,
Black and African American
I also speak
Spanish (moderate)
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Asian ,
Black and African American
I also speak
Spanish (moderate)
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Eclectic
- Emotionally Focused
- Existential
- Expressive Arts
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Multicultural
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Somatic
- Trauma Focused
Matthew William Bayne
MHC-LP
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (585) 940-3121