Dr. Matthew Diner, PhD, LCSW
College and early adulthood can be exciting, but they can also feel overwhelming. You may be trying to balance classes, work, relationships, family expectations, and questions about your future, all while wondering if you’re the only one who doesn’t have everything figured out. Maybe you’re feeling anxious, burned out, lonely, stuck, or like you’re constantly overthinking.
Many of the students I work with are thoughtful, motivated, and care deeply about doing well. From the outside, they often appear to have it together, but internally they’re struggling with stress, self-doubt, perfectionism, relationship challenges, or feeling disconnected from themselves. Therapy offers a place to slow down, make sense of what you’re experiencing, and move forward with greater confidence and clarity.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and genuine. I won’t just sit back and nod, I ask thoughtful questions, help you recognize patterns that may be keeping you stuck, and support you in developing healthier ways of coping, communicating, and relating to yourself and others. My goal is to create a space where you feel heard, understood, and challenged in ways that promote meaningful growth.
I provide virtual therapy for college students and young adults throughout Florida, New Mexico, New York, and Texas, making it easier to fit therapy into your busy schedule. If you’re looking for a therapist who is compassionate, engaged, and committed to helping you navigate this stage of life, I’d be honored to work with you.
Specialties
Alcohol Misuse or Abuse Anger management Anxiety Athletic Performance Behavioral Issues Bias and Discrimination Body Image Career Concerns Chronic Medical Condition Chronic Pain College adjustment Community Violence Cultural Adjustment Depression Diet and Nutrition Divorce Emotional Regulation Executive Functions Existential Challenges / Crises Family Conflict Financial Insecurity Food Insecurity Gambling Gaming Addiction Gender Identity Grief and Loss Housing Insecurity Identity Development Immigration Stress Impulse Control Infertility Internet Addiction Intimate Partner Abuse Learning Disability Life Transitions Marital and Premarital counseling Neurodevelopment Disorders Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) Parenting Perfectionism Personality Disorders Phobias Pregnancy and Postpartum Race Based Trauma Racial Identity Relationship Issues Religion or Spirituality Self-esteem Self-harm Sexual Abuse Sexual Health Sleep Social Anxiety Social Isolation Stress Stress from Academics Substance Abuse Suicidality Trauma & PTSDInsurance & Payment
In-Network Insurance Plans
Dr. Matthew Diner, PhD, LCSW is in network for the following plans:
Aetna Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Choice Select PPO Carelon Cigna and Evernorth Empire BlueCross Optum Oscar Oxford Quest Behavioral Health UnitedHealthcarePaperwork:
I can provide you with paperwork for reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network sessions.
NPI Number
1518354984Rates
| First session | $260 |
| Ongoing sessions | $260 |
Locations
Practice Hours
| Monday | 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
| Tuesday | 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
| Thursday | 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
| Friday | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| Saturday | 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. |
| Sunday | -- |
Treatment Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Play Therapy Psychoanalytic PsychodynamicModalities
IndividualsAge Groups
Children (6-10) Preteens (11-12) Adolescents (13-17) Young Adults (18-25) Adults (26-64) Seniors (65+)Communities
Activists Artists Athletes Deaf or Hard of Hearing First-Gen Immigrants Indigenous Peoples International Kink / BDSM LGBQ+ Neurodiverse People of Color People with Disabilities Polyamorous STEM Trans non-binary gender fluid Undocumented VeteransMeeting Options
Qualifications
- License(s): FL-SW19019, NY-085728, TX-108575
More About Me
- Languages Spoken: English, Spanish