Matt Sato(He/Him/His)
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
Colorado•New Jersey•New York•Pennsylvania
Anxiety - LGBTQIA, gender, & sexuality topics- Relationship issues-College & graduate student mental health- Life transitions- Work stress-
Matt Sato
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Many health insurance plans reimburse 50-80% of session fees with out-of-network therapists. Learn if your plan qualifies.
Professional statement
Matt Sato is a licensed psychotherapist in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Colorado who works with adults and couples. He supports clients struggling with overwhelming emotions, difficult patterns, and feelings of disconnect from themselves or others.
Matt’s relationally-focused approach integrates elements of CBT to help clients identify the narratives shaping their lives.His work centers on nonjudgemental curiosity and exploration of clients’ relationships with themselves and others. Through a lens of understanding and acceptance, his approach challenges clients to connect the influence of their relational patterns to struggles they face in the present.
Matt helps clients clarify where they are now, how their past has shaped them, and where they would like to go next. His areas of expertise include anxiety, relationship challenges, life transitions, gender and sexuality concerns, and cultural pressures. Work with Matt is collaborative, affirming, grounded, and leaves clients with new insights to reflect on.
With a background in higher education administration and business, and as the child of immigrants, Matt brings an understanding of how cultural and environmental influences shape people’s experiences. His attunement to intersectionality as a gay, first-generation, Filipino-American therapist himself, allows clients to feel seen, heard, and safe.
Matt offers virtual sessions, with evening and weekend availability.
Work and Education
Years of Experience: 3 years
The City Psychotherapy New York, Associate Psychotherapist, 2025 - Present
University of Pennsylvania, MSW Program Coordinator, 2023 - 2025
Rutgers University, Master of Social Work (MSW), 2023
Stockton University, B.S. in Business Studies & Accounting, 2020
Licensure
New York: 123171 - Pennsylvania: SW141907 - New Jersey: 44SL07419800 - Colorado: LSW.0009927254Supervisor: Dr. Daniel Olavarría(LCSW NY-086060; PA-CW025421; NJ-44SC06085800; CO-CSW.09932740)
Languages
EnglishSpecialties
Anxiety - I help clients manage anxiety by understanding underlying patterns, building coping skills, and creating a greater sense of calm and confidence in daily life.
LGBTQIA, gender, & sexuality topics - I offer an affirming, collaborative space for LGBTQIA+ clients to explore gender, sexuality, and identity within the context of relationships and lived experience. This can also include coping with discrimination and oppression; and navigating relationship, family, and cultural challenges.
Relationship issues - I help clients navigate relationship challenges, including communication difficulties, conflict, and emotional disconnection, to build healthier and more fulfilling relationships.
College & graduate student mental health - I work with college and graduate students managing high expectations, burnout, imposter syndrome, and life transitions. Together, we focus on building toward emotional resilience and sustainable success.
Life transitions - I work with individuals facing life transitions, including changes in work, relationships, health, or family roles. Together, we explore what’s ending, what’s emerging, and how to stay grounded during periods of change.
Work stress - I help clients manage work-related stress, burnout, and overwhelm. Together, we build practical tools for setting boundaries, improving work-life balance, and coping with workplace demands.
General expertise
Treatment approaches
Clientele
- Adults (24+)
- Couples
- Seniors (65+)
- Young adults (18-24)
- Loveland Therapy Fund Clients
Locations & Hours
Insurance
Matt Sato is not in-network with any insurances.
Read about the benefits of seeing an out-of-network provider here.
Out-of-pocket fees
Get reimbursed for sessions with Matt Sato
Many health insurance plans reimburse 50-80% of session fees with out-of-network therapists. Learn if your health insurance plan qualifies.
- Individual sessions:$120 (45min)
- Couples sessions:$140 (50min)
- Free 15-minute Video Consultation:$0 (15min)
Additional session information
Out-of-network billing options
This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:
Payment options
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
Session frequency
Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.
- Weekly
- Multiple times a week
Therapist's note
The City Psychotherapy New York is an insurance-friendly, out-of-network, private pay practice.
Step #1: Clients pay the full session fee at the time of session. Session fees start at $120 per session, depending on the specific provider, and are payable by all major credit cards.
Step #2: If you are interested in using your insurance, PPO insurance plans often cover anywhere from 30-80% of the session cost for out-of-network therapy after your deductible has been met. We offer a Free Benefits Checker to help you clarify your out-of-network benefits.
Step #3: As a courtesy to our clients, we are happy to submit your out-of-network insurance claims on your behalf at no additional cost to you. Any reimbursement will be sent directly to you from your insurance company.
Questions? Feel free to reach out - we're happy to help make this process simple!
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