Matthew Cote

My communication style

I’m conversational, direct, and engaged rather than distant or overly clinical. I’ll listen carefully, but I’ll also ask difficult questions, point out patterns, and offer another perspective when it may be useful. Therapy with me is collaborative and genuine, with room for seriousness, curiosity, and humor.

My journey to mental healthcare

I became a therapist because I’ve always been interested in why people become who they are and why certain patterns persist even when we understand them. My work across inpatient, outpatient, substance use, and private practice settings has reinforced my belief that good therapy requires curiosity, honesty, and genuine human connection.

My goals for you

We start with what you actually want to be different, not what therapy is supposed to look like. Some goals are concrete and behavioral; others involve understanding longstanding patterns or relationships differently. We revisit goals as therapy develops so treatment remains relevant rather than becoming a checklist.

Our first session

The first session is a conversation, not an interrogation. I’ll want to understand what brought you to therapy, what has and hasn’t helped before, and what you hope will change. You’ll also have a chance to get a sense of how I work and whether we seem like a good fit before deciding where to go next.

I identify as...

• Male
• Biracial or Multiracial, Caucasian or White
• Agnostic, Buddhist, Christian