Finding Matthew as a therapist was the best thing that could have happened to me. I was going through a psychological crisis and was looking for someone to talk to. After contacting several other therapists, Matthew was able to find me a same-day appointment. From the first phone call, I knew he was the one. He was so easy to talk to. When I arrived at the appointment, I was expecting to cry my eyes out, but he created such a comforting atmosphere with his sense of humor that I made it through the entire session without shedding a tear. He was able to give me a different perspective on some of my problems, which helped me accept my situation and better manage it. He also highlighted issues I hadn't noticed but that were also affecting my mental well-being. I felt a great improvement since my last appointment. Matthew has maintained an open line of communication with me since my appointment and continues to offer feedback. To say I am grateful for his help is an understatement. read more

I had a great experience with Matthew. I felt heard, validated and understood. I think he provided valuable guidance. I would recommend him without any hesitation. read more

**MEN READ THIS** Truly a stellar job. My wife sent me his information years ago and I vividly remember telling my wife absolutely not. Well, long story short I called him because we reached a point in our marriage that I truly didn't know what for except to seek some sort of therapy/coaching. From the moment I spoke to Matt on the phone he was a straight shooter. He unraveled more in a 90 minutes than any other licensed "therapist" has done for us in the past. He is unapologetically himself -- experienced, knowledgeable, passionate about his practice & HILARIOUS. The fact that you're talking to someone who's not giving you cookie cutter advice they've gotten from a text book but don't truly believe is truly a game changer. Extremely happy with my decision in choosing Matt, knew I was booking the package before we got 10 minutes into the session. If you want someone who is going to extract the truth you're already holding inside & give you practical guidance not fluff then book without hesitation. read more

In need for some guidance I found great reviews for Parent Marriage Coaching and after a quick phone consultation and watching the 3 parts videos on YouTube I got the feeling this was the best option for my needs. Finding the place, parking and getting into the office was super easy, in less than 3 minutes we were "Rock & Rolling..." Matt has a simple system in which he ask you a few set of questions to figure out your personality and past events that might be creating you problems TODAY. I can tell that Matt love what he does, he is a straight shutter and he spent (with us) well over the time set to make the first visit very productive and memorable! Like he said, the difference depend to each individual, but good coaching can make a huge difference on how each individual can fix problems and live a happier life! read more

10/10! Our 3 sessions were extremely insightful but Matthew always remained human and understanding of both mine and my partner's views. When we began going to coaching, something was able to "click" within our relationship and it's flourished as a result. Couldn't recommend enough! read more

Going into marriage counseling, I wasn't sure what to expect. But from the first session, Matthew made us feel at ease and, honestly, even had me laughing. He has this rare ability to inject humor into tough conversations, which helped me open up more than I thought I could. The best part? He's brutally honest -- no sugar-coating, just straight talk that really helped me understand my girlfriend's perspective, as well as my own. It's been a game changer for our relationship, and we've made real progress. If you're looking for someone who's not only skilled but also down-to-earth and relatable, Matthew is the person to see. read more

I came to see Matthew at a time where I was completely devastated over a recent breakup. Since I was feeling so distraught, he made sure To schedule me asap. He brought some much clarity and information to my situation. He is extremely patient (I was truly a nervous lunatic) and provided amazing guidance and knowledge. After just one session, I left there feeling less anxious and excited for the work that I'll be putting in to become a better partner for my significant other. As well as I followed his guidance and minutes later my friend ex had agreed to meet up for a talk. Believe me, there will be no regrets. I recommended him to everyone. Looking forward to the future! Xoxo V read more

I thoroughly believe in counseling and that therapy is a healthy way to work through challenges in your life. My husband does not agree and it has been difficult to convince him to join me. We were going through a tough patch and my husband went out of his way to research counseling / coaching and found Matt. I was thrilled that he was engaged and excited about the session. He purchased a 5 sessions in advance and we went in optimistically for our first session with Matthew. It's not traditional therapy, which wasn't an issue for either of us, but the whole thing felt awkward and uncomfortable. He didn't really listen to us, it felt like a presentation, and at one point - he had us standing in front of him staring into each other's eyes holding onto each other's butts without talking - just awkward. Remember - this was our first visit, no trust was established, we hadn't built rapport with him... I couldn't get out of there fast enough and we never want back. read more

My partner and I needed help with a few issues we had been having for years, they were getting progressively worse. We have never been to counseling prior...I am a very private person and my partner was just against therapy entirely. We truly did not know what to expect. We signed up for 3 sessions. From the 1st day he made it a safe space for us to get everything out that we had been holding onto. This was our 2nd marriage, with blended families and it was our 2nd chance...we wanted to get it right this time. Matt was patient, an amazing listener, did not judge us, and was very empathetic to both of us. He was direct and showed us to be accountable for our actions (we both appreciated that.) We desperately needed to communicate more effectively and he gave us the tools to do so. He taught us to let go of the past resentments, so that we could move forward. We were injected with a health dose of love, truth, and a new found respect. As he says, WE have to be willing to put in the work. It's all about choices. I'm even using his advice/tools for other relationships in my life. It was like we were reinvigorated...Thank You, Matt! read more

First time I talked to Matt I felt like I was talking to a friend I had known for years. He's relatable and open minded and honest. I can't tell you how much he's helped us! Definitely life changing!! Thank you Matt! read more

Perplexed by the positive reviews. First he is not licensed or formally educated in any type of therapy or psychology. When he told us he was upfront and blunt and some people get offended I was happy to hear that as I am the same way. Instead of telling it like it is he made gross and completely inappropriate comments several times in our session making my husband and I very uncomfortable. One comment in particular that really stand out to me- "If you can make a womens eyes wet then you can get her wet down there too." We were dumbfounded that this was coming out of his mouth. None of the issues we had had anything to do with sex but he continued to try to bring it back to that topic. We felt so awkward and it was a terrible experience. I would never see him again! read more

My husband and I have been seeing Matthew for a year now, since before we got married and I couldn't be happier with his services. He always finds an understanding and empathetic way to help us through our issues, big or small. I can honestly say that he has made a positive impact on our marriage and has done an amazing job helping my husband and I work things out. We are now better than ever. I highly recommend Matthew! read more

Let's start with the fact I've seen a handful of "therapists" since my early twenties- to no avail. My husband and I tried marriage counseling and everything under the moon to "fix" what was unfixable. I called Matthew as a depressed 30 year old with a suppressed self-esteem because of my overly religious husband. I was desperate and lost and needed guidance. Matt worked with me although I had already decided to divorce. He gave me the permission I so desperately needed to find myself and go out and focus on myself, it was liberating! I regained my confidence and found the woman I used to be. I also learned it was ok to date- something that was VERY difficult for me to come to peace with- but Matthew has been patient with me and held my hand along the way. I'd recommend him 10/10 read more

After my fiance's dad passed away we went through a really rough time. We got disconnected and we were having constant arguments so I decided to contact Matthew for some guidance and it was the best decision I've ever made. He made us realized where we were failing and taught us how to communicate effectively without being defensive or hurting the other. I would highly recommend him. Worth every penny :-) read more

After trying two different therapist Mathew is doing for my wife and I what others couldn't . He really gives it his all to get your marriage back on track and show you a whole different way of looking at things and even life in general. He's not about pointing the finger , or whose wrong and whose right. But to focus on the present and fix things today and going forward . My wife and I are still a work in progress but we are doing much better than we were before we saw him. We are continuing therapy with him and I highly recommend him ! read more

I never thought I'd be giving a parent and marriage counselor my highest marks but here it is. Matt assessed the problems I was having with my wife and daughter. Miraculously, he helped me identify their feelings and address issues in a manner that fostered quick changes in what had escalated to a very bad situation quickly but was fermenting for years. Now, unbelievably, we are one happy family again! I just complement Matt's approach and handling of our situation enough. I was on the brink of divorce and estrangement with my daughter. Poof! Several months of weekly visits turned out to instantly better the situation from day one and arrive at "we're all good" in the end. It takes time but results began showing immediately. My wife was encouraged with my desire to learn and change. After solving those issues and not seeing Matt for a while, I had a problem with one of my wife's siblings. Went to Matt, identified the problem, fixed it and happy happy again. For me, a tough old bird, Matt was and is a miracle worker. 10/10 read more

Matt helped me understand emotions better on a personal level and with my partner. I feel he's very clear on pointing out what seems to appear a little faded for us to understand at times. Matt provides tools to work through my experiences currently, as well as how to do/be better in the future for myself. The sessions I attended provided clarity and guidance that ultimately helped me make better decisions and be more mindful about my behavior and actions in my daily life, not JUST with my relationship but also as an individual. I appreciate all your help, Matt. Thank you for listening and responding with answers I can apply and grow from read more

I cannot reiterate how amazing Matt is! I attended 3 sessions with another counselor and it clearly went nowhere. One session with Matt gave me the clarity that I needed to make an important decision. He is worth every penny!! Matt is very honest, open, and he clearly loves his job. You feel his energy and you see his knowledge. I still cannot believe that all I needed was one session with Matt to get the clarity and answers that I needed! That man is just awesome!!!!!! I picked him based on all the positive reviews and I'm here to confirm to you that they are VERY true! read more

great experience I could open up without feeling uncomfortable. still going to see him

MATTHEW IS WORTH EVERY PENNY! As a women who has heard many stories of therapists, psychologists and counselors failing people close to me, my greatest fear was ending up seeing one. however, if my husband and i want to thrive in our marriage, this was the only option. from the moment we met with Matthew, it was such a warm warm welcome, very funny and fun, all to truly make the atmosphere as peaceful and tranquil as possible, as clearly, couples don't go to therapy happy. he sure made it seem easy to be there. What convinced me the most about Matthew was after all the very simple questions, he began to basically give us all he picked up of who we were from the few things we shared. there were a few things he brought up about us without us even sharing any details of our past, and THAT can only be done by someone who truly listens, observes and genuinely takes the time to analyze you. not just anyone can do that. THAT, in itself blew me away. his compassion, empathy and desire to truly see my husband and i succeed is what sets him apart. I love that he is straight to the point, no sugar coating but very respectful! we booked more sessions with him to say the least. you have nothing to lose, GIVE MATTHEW A SHOT! god bless you Matthew and thank you for being as incredible as you are!! read more

Matt is incredible for young couples/newlyweds! How he helped us... I waited 5 months after our sessions with Matt to write this review... we are still benefiting and learning from everything he has shown us and he was exactly what we needed! We are in our late 20s early 30s in a 9-year relationship and found ourselves completely disconnected from each other, fighting constantly and ended with a separation for about a month. We were engaged and owned a home together and my Fiancé had ZERO interest in attending a session and assumed it would be awkward to talk to a stranger about our intimate life. Matt goes above and beyond to make you feel comfortable to share your story and will dedicate time to call you before a session as a warm up for those who may be skeptical at no cost! He provided an open-minded, non-judgmental atmosphere and we cannot thank him enough! He helped us reconnect emotionally after feeling it was beyond repair. Most importantly, he helped us overcome bad communication, different views/priorities and infidelity. In our first session, Matt was able to simplify what exactly was our core issue that was leading to all the fighting. As a result, the sessions gave us a chance to move forward with a much stronger foundation. Different from a psychologist, Matt's strategy/approach in helping couples is straight to the point, unbiased and it WORKS! read more

Matthew is the BEST at what he does. He has helped me so much in only one Face-to-face session that I am determined to keep him in my life forever. His knowledge and ability to make sense of things are incredible. I text him all the time and he always answers with no hesitation. He has made a huge impact in my life in the most critical of times for me. I would recommend this great person to anybody that is looking and/or needs help. read more

Matthew is by far the best marriage coach and overall best person you could ever reach out to for counseling needs. He takes an active approach on your problem and focuses on the now. He has helped myself and my husband to work on our marriage. We are on the brink of divorce and just after the first session we were left with Hope's of saving our marriage even after infidelity. It's going to be a long process but Matthew has been there every step of the way. He's always been able via text to give awesome advice and guidance on the spot and was even able to give us an emergency last minute session to get the ball rolling. I cannot speak highly enough about him and his drive and compassion for wanting to truly help. If you are thinking of divorce or need a relationship or parent counseling session you need to reach out to Matthew first. I promise that you wont regret it! read more

Dont bother, I basically paid him to hear me and my partner break up He didn't guide us to deal with why we were still here.. 11 years later and he saw us as an end all Not even advice on how to end amicably He told my partner she was free to leave before the session was over Didn't handle any of the issues at hand Obviously if she showed up it was cause she cared She would never go otherwise read more

We had tried a marriage counselor before and hated it. We felt like she was just checking off a check list of standardized questions. Marriage coaching with Matthew was the best investment in my happiness I could make. I have been married for 13 years and have three children from 6-13. Matthew helped my wife and I each find what we needed to feel happy and emotionally connected. Once we were a team again, parenting and talking about our problems was much easier. I still can't believe how quickly we felt the change in a marriage after just a few sessions. read more

Matthew isn't like any other kind of marriage counseling you've tried before. I knew that we needed something different this time to really make it work and he did. He was patient and understanding with my husband and I but was also firm and didn't hesitate to call us on our behavior when he saw it in action, which I wanted. I didn't want to just keep replaying the same scenario. He doesn't watch the clock and make us feel rushed and we made significant progress in just the first session alone. You don't have to go to 3-4 sessions before you can even scratch the surface. He also gave us coffee mugs that serve as a constant reminder of the steps we should be taking. My husband and I could not be more grateful for his help. He will always be my first reference for anyone in need of some core marriage work. read more

Where should I even start... I think it was meant to find parent marriage coaching on Yelp right when I was loosing hope. Matthew is amazing and he made me see the light on my marriage when it was dark ... I am very thankful for give us the chance of trying the coaching. We still not perfect, but definitely better. Thanks Matthew for sharing your knowledge with us and for your patience. Thank youuuuuu!!!! read more

Wonderful parent-marriage coaching. My wife and I have enjoyed learning more about each other and communication skills through our sessions with Matthew. Highly recommend the 3-day course. read more

I have worked with Matt for over a year now and I can speak to his passion about relationship coaching. I recommend Matt to my clients who need relationship coaching and I'm confident that he is the best coach for the package he offers. He offers clients a trusting and warm environment and is very flexible with his hours. More importantly, he has developed the ability to cut through the chase and dive into the issues that stand in the way of a successful marriage. read more

A big thank you to Matt. He helped us mediate some issues and get some better communication going. It was like we injected a healthy dose of love in our relationship. I would recommend him to anyone needing to let some tension and gain a better understanding of their partner. Looking forward to some more sessions. read more

I wish I could post a good review. I really do. Unfortunately, it was the worst investment of a couple hundred dollars for me. We got nothing out of the session that was personalized to our problems and no follow up afterwards. I was really hoping to learn strategies and skills to address some relationship issues but never even got an email I was promised with reading information on the subject. I keep thinking that maybe if we had a better experience with counceling, we could have had a shot at healing and moving forward with our relationship in a positive way. I'm only posting this because I saw all the overwhelmingly positive replies and I think Matt is probably very good at what he does, but in my particular case, I don't think the effort was placed to zone in on our particular issues to help us improve on them and follow up with the first session like was offered. read more

Extremely insightful and can relate with any issue. Very patient and approachable with any topic. Well experienced and knowledgeable in many facets. read more

I was recommended Mathew by a friend of mine she was so happy with the results she was getting in her relationship she was sure i would be very happy as well. From the moment we walked in we felt very relatable to him we felt more as if we where having a conversation and getting feedback from a friend than the pressure of telling our business to a stranger. My husband and i were able to open up about a lot of things and understand each other's motives for certain actions which were causing issues. We booked him for more sessions and my hubby is actually excited to go. I highly recommend him read more

I want to start out by saying that my spouse and I were having pretty major problems and Matt helped us get through that. That was about 3 years ago and we are doing better than ever! He helped us understand one another again and got us to the point where we let go of all that was keeping us from finding our place of peace. He'll help you get to a good place and keep you there! Could not say it enough... THANK YOU MATT!! read more

If you're reading this & not sure if you should pursue some marriage coaching, PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE ! Matt is very welcoming, very relaxed & super understanding. There's nothing to be afraid of, and while there will be a ton to discuss with him & your partner it will give you clarity and understanding that you will need for yourself and your relationship. Please don't wait until it's too late. Also, you have to come in willing to share it ALL and take ownership for your part in the problems your marriage is facing. It might have been too late for us, but I still had a positive take away from my experience with Matt. Well worth the money & he didn't nickel and dime us one bit. Good luck ! read more

I whole heartedly believe that the best decision you could make if your marriage is on the rocks is to book an appointment with Matthew at parentmarriage. He is very easy to talk to and explains things in a very digestible and often funny way. I felt at ease discussing issues with him and he has a vast breadth of knowledge on how to have successful relationships. It's clear that he cares and is invested in the well being of his clients. I know that it was the right move to call Matthew, I believe no one else in Miami could have been as effective and honest with us while attempting to put us back on track. Thank you Matthew. read more

Mathew was exactly what my fiancé and I needed in our relationship. We started with a phone conversation and he made us feel like we chose the perfect person to counsel us in our wrongs. We went on his website and saw his videos, which were immensely helpful already. We made an appt to see him the same day we called. We got in there and immediately started getting to work. Mathew understood us and made us feel like there is hope, he pushes and strives for the better of ones relationship. With just one session, my fiancé and I left with some very helpful tools that will definitely better our relationship. We paid for our 3 session package because of how awesome our experience was with Mathew, but don't even think we may need them. If your having any issues in your relationship don't hesitate to contact Mathew, he puts his all in what he does and it shows. read more

I have known Matt professionally for many years. When I decided to get married, I scheduled a pre-martial counseling session with Matthew to help work thru all the issues of marriage with my fiancee. Matthew's powerful questions got thinking about all the things no one tells you about before getting married. I feel so good to marry the love of my life and know that we have the tools we need settle any argument and stay emotionally connected to one another. read more

Matthew is incredibly helpful! He is honest and understanding. You will feel better after just the first visit. I know I did! He is a great coach! read more

My wife and I have two girls and business with her family. My family lives with us. My wife locks herself in our bedroom every night after work. I knew I need some marriage counseling help soon or we could lose everything we have. We drove over 20 miles to work with Matthew because he understood us. He really helped me get clear on my priorities and helped sort our my desicion making. Matthew helped me understand what my wife was feeling. He helped show me the right answers have to be logical and feel good to both of us. read more