VIRTUAL THERAPY ACROSS Massachusetts
You don’t have to hold it all together here.
Specialized care for LGBTQ+ and male clients navigating body shame, eating concerns, and identity-related stress.
You’re here because
You’ve spent years trying to fix your body instead of feeling at home in it.
Maybe you’ve gotten through by staying in control—tracking, striving, holding it all together. Or maybe questions around identity and fears of not being accepted have left you feeling disconnected, like you’re always onstage.
For men and LGBTQ+ folks, the pressure to fit narrow expectations—around masculinity, appearance, or success—can be exhausting and lonely. You might be introspective and thoughtful—someone who’s used to digging deep, even when it’s uncomfortable. Yet despite your effort, you feel stuck repeating patterns around food, self-worth, and acceptance.
If you’re here, it’s because you’re ready for something different. You want to feel more at ease in your body. More confident. More connected. I’m here to help you move toward that.
Maybe you…
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You hold parts of yourself back because you’re afraid the people in your life won’t accept the real you. It feels safer to keep certain things hidden, even if it leaves you feeling disconnected.
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You criticize your body and overthink everything you eat, striving for control—but somehow always feeling like it’s slipping away.
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You center your life around the gym, like your worth depends on how hard you push—and feel shame when you fall short.
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You tell yourself to “man up” or “get over it,” while ignoring the parts of you that need care and attention.
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You convince yourself no one would truly understand—or that opening up will only make things worse.
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You replay conversations in your head, worry you said the wrong thing, or feel like you’re always one step away from messing it all up.
You don’t have to keep bracing for impact.
Your body was never meant to be a battleground. You deserve peace—not performance.
Hey. I’m Dr. Matt Richardson.
You’ve always been enough. I’ll help you believe it.
I work with men and LGBTQ+ folks who feel stuck in cycles of body shame, food struggles, and pressure to hold it all together. If you’ve been keeping up appearances but feel disconnected underneath it all, you’re not alone. The expectation to be strong, desirable, or unfazed—while pushing your needs aside—can take a real toll on your confidence and sense of self.
This work is deeply personal to me, and it’s where I’ve chosen to focus my training and clinical expertise. Not many therapists are specifically trained to work with men navigating body image or disordered eating—and even fewer approach it from an affirming, nuanced lens. As a gay psychologist, I bring both lived experience and clinical depth to the therapy space. I know how powerful it can be to feel understood—not pathologized, not minimized.
We’ll work together to understand what’s keeping you stuck, untangle old patterns, and help you build a life that feels more connected, authentic, and your own.
MY AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Take a deep breath. You’re not alone in this anymore.
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Living authentically as an LGBTQ+ person can bring unique joys and challenges, especially in a world that doesn’t always feel accepting. You may be questioning your identity, managing family or societal rejection, or carrying the weight of harmful messages about who you “should” be. Therapy provides a safe, affirming space to explore your experiences, build resilience, and create a life that feels true to you.
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Society often tells men to stay strong, suppress emotions, and handle everything on their own, but this pressure can lead to feelings of isolation, stress, and disconnection. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, perfectionism, or relationship struggles, therapy offers a space to unpack these challenges, explore what’s really driving them, and learn to approach life with greater confidence and balance.
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Struggling with body image or disordered eating can feel overwhelming, especially when it feels like your worth is tied to how you look or what you eat. Therapy can help you challenge unhelpful beliefs, break free from harmful patterns, and build a healthier, more compassionate relationship with your body and yourself.
How to get started
01 - Reach Out
Take a look around to get a feel for who I am and how I work. If it seems like we might be a good fit, fill out the contact form. I’ll get back to you within two business days to schedule a free 15-minute Zoom call where we can talk through what you’re looking for, answer any questions, and see if working together feels right. If not, I’m happy to offer referrals.
02 - Jump In
Once we’ve scheduled your intake, I’ll guide you through setting up your client portal on Sessions Health. Before we meet, you’ll fill out a few forms to help lay the groundwork. During our first session, we’ll go over your history, talk through what’s bringing you in, and start shaping some therapy goals together.
03 - Feel Better
Sessions are 55 minutes and typically happen once a week, unless we decide otherwise. Together, we’ll explore your past, make sense of what’s happening now, and build tools to help you move forward. Between sessions, you’ll have chances to apply what we’ve worked on—and ideally, start feeling more grounded and more yourself.
