Matthew Mascioli, MA, RP

In our lives, we often can get too busy to even recognize that we are struggling. It tends to be much easier to just keep our heads down and push ourselves to keep grinding through. Recognizing and ultimately looking to address your mental well-being can remain difficult tasks to take on alone. All of this is to say, taking that first leap towards improving your mental health can be a scary one. Therefore, what I aim to do with clients is to do my part in making that step as comfortable as possible. We would embark on this journey towards your most happy, stress-free, resilient, and capable self across this collaborative therapeutic expedition. How I try to work best with clients will of course depend on your unique needs and personality. Something I will do is tailor the approach as closely to you as possible. One constant, however, is the emphasis on building a strong, trust-filled, deep therapeutic bond. By doing so, we can create a space where you feel empowered to be vulnerable and lean into your full authentic self.

I have experience working with clients of numerous backgrounds and presenting issues – including anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, ADHD, OCD, suicidal ideation, substance use, emotional regulation, and relationship issues. As is one of our focus areas here at Mantra Psychotherapy, I also bring distinct experience supporting members of the LGBTQ+ community in a therapeutic context. My approach is underscored by the person-centred model, which puts you squarely at the centre of our focus. Components from additional modalities such as CBT, DBT, solution-focused therapy and more lie upon this foundation. If you think we could be a good fit working together along your therapeutic journey, we can connect with a free phone consultation. Thank you for your consideration.

Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology, Yorkville University, 2023