Matthew Wisniewski

Matthew Wisniewski is a licensed professional counselor, educator, and entrepreneur based in Cleveland, Ohio, with a professional focus on helping individuals navigate mental health concers around anxiety, relationship issues, anger management, and court ordered concerns. He is the owner and founder of MW Counseling LLC, a private practice established to provide clients with a personal, straightforward counseling experience centered on being heard and understood. Since beginning his counseling career in 2022, Matthew has worked in community mental health and private practice, providing mental health assessments, treatment planning, individual psychotherapy, and care coordination for adult clients. His approach emphasizes attentive listening, open communication, and meeting clients where they are rather than imposing a predetermined agenda on the counseling process. Through MW Counseling LLC, Matthew provides individual, couples, and group counseling services while also working with court-involved clients who may be completing probation requirements. His areas of focus include anxiety, relationship issues, anger management, and he has experience working with the substance abuse population, intensive outpatient groups, and educational programs. He has developed his practice with an emphasis on accessibility and responsive service, including working with probation departments and helping clients complete required counseling and educational programs efficiently. In addition to his clinical practice, Matthew serves as an instructor with Balancing Life's Issues, where he provides mental health training for organizations seeking to help managers and employees understand specific mental health concepts and develop practical coping skills. Matthew's academic and professional background reflects a strong foundation in psychology and clinical mental health counseling. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from John Carroll University in 2019 and returned to the university to complete a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in 2022, graduating with a 3.95 grade point average and a concentration in Substance Use Disorder Counseling. He was also recognized on the Dean's List during multiple semesters of his undergraduate studies. Matthew became a Licensed Professional Counselor in Ohio in January 2022, further establishing his professional credentials in the mental health field. Combining clinical training, private-practice ownership, counseling experience, and mental health education, he continues to build a practice focused on accessible services, genuine client relationships, and practical support for individuals working to improve their lives.