Matthew Rich L.S.W.
Matthew graduated from Ursuline College in 2020 with a Bachelor of Arts in Social Work. He earned a Masters in Social work in 2023 from Ohio State University. Matthew holds the following licenses and certifications:
- Licensed Social Worker – State of Ohio
- American Association of Christian Counselors
- Financial Social Work Certification
- Farm Stress Certification
Matthew has several years of experience working with adults and older adults in a variety of settings that include:
- Nursing Home
- Independent Living facility
- Military Setting
- Department of Veteran Affairs
Matthew is skilled at working with individual adults, elderly adults and families. He is trained to work with most areas of clinical disorder. He employs a faith-based approach using Integrative and Solution-Focused Therapies. He has extensive experience in addressing the following areas:
- Addictions
- Alcohol abuse
- Anger Management
- Anxiety and Depression
- Career Counseling
- Family Conflict
- Racial Identity
- Self Esteem
- Spiritual Issues
- Suicidal Ideation
- Substance Abuse and Addiction
- Trauma and Abuse
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Military and Veterans Issues
Matthew integrates Faith-Based Counseling by incorporating biblical principles and prayer in each session. He has been an active church member for many years.