Therapy for Men in Johnson City and Across Tennessee
Practical, grounded counseling for ADHD, anxiety, burnout, trauma, and relationship challenges.
Now accepting new clients and BCBS of Tn
You may be functioning on the outside, but internally something feels off. Maybe you’re overwhelmed, disconnected, irritable, stuck, distracted, or carrying pressure you don’t know how to put down.
At Field Guide Counseling, therapy is not vague or passive. We work toward clarity, emotional steadiness, healthier patterns, and real change in your day-to-day life.
This might be a good fit if…
You feel stuck but don’t know exactly why
You’re dealing with ADHD, distraction, or lack of follow-through
You’re constantly stressed, anxious, or mentally overloaded
You’re burned out but still pushing yourself forward
You’re struggling in relationships or feeling disconnected
You’ve gone through something difficult and haven’t fully processed it
Therapy here is practical, direct, and human.
A lot of men worry therapy will be awkward, vague, or overly clinical. That’s not the goal here.
At Field Guide Counseling, we focus on what is actually happening in your life: the patterns keeping you stuck, the pressure you’re carrying, the emotions you’ve learned to override, and the decisions you need to make differently.
Together, we work on:
Understanding what is driving your stress, shutdown, anger, anxiety, or disconnection
Building tools that help you regulate your nervous system
Creating healthier patterns at work, at home, and in relationships
Processing unresolved pain instead of continuing to push it down
Moving toward a life that feels more steady, clear, and connected
Welcome! I am genuinely glad you are here.
About Matt Dean – Men’s Therapist in Johnson City, TN
I’m Matt, the therapist behind Field Guide Counseling. I’m a licensed marriage and family therapist in Johnson City, Tennessee, and I specialize in helping men work through ADHD, anxiety, depression, burnout, trauma, and relationship challenges.
Most people describe me as a normal guy, and that’s intentional. I want therapy to feel approachable, honest, and useful—not stiff, confusing, or disconnected from real life.
My work is practical, grounded, and focused on helping men understand what is happening beneath the surface so they can move toward clarity, steadiness, and real change.
Why I Started Field Guide Counseling
Field Guide Counseling was built from personal experience. Through my own therapy, I discovered that real change is possible—healing, clarity, and a deeper sense of peace are all within reach.
Therapy gave me practical tools for everyday life and helped me address the root causes beneath my struggles. That experience drives my work today. I’m committed to helping other men in Tennessee access the same kind of growth, resilience, and lasting change.
Choose Your Starting Point
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For men who struggle with focus, follow-through, emotional regulation, task paralysis, or the exhaustion of constantly trying harder.
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For men who feel overwhelmed, numb, irritable, checked out, heavy, or stuck in survival mode.
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For men who keep functioning but feel depleted, disconnected, restless, or unable to slow down.
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For men who want to show up differently in their marriage, dating life, family, friendships, or work relationships.
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For adults outside Tennessee or people looking for practical systems, structure, and accountability rather than therapy.
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Areas Served:
Kingsport
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Bristol
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Johnson City
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Across Tennessee Via Telehealth
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Kingsport 〰️ Bristol 〰️ Johnson City 〰️ Across Tennessee Via Telehealth 〰️
FAQs
What issues do you help with?
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ADHD (focus, follow-through, overwhelm)
Depression and burnout
Trauma and unresolved past experiences
Relationship issues and communication
Identity, direction, and life transitions
What does therapy look like?
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Therapy here is not vague or passive.
It’s a structured conversation focused on helping you:
Understand patterns that keep you stuck
Make clearer decisions
Take action in your life
We focus on what’s actually happening in your day-to-day—not just abstract ideas. Need more info? Click Here
What makes you different?
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My clients consistently tell me I'm a "normal guy" – and that's exactly the point. That approachability makes it easier to open up and face the challenges bringing you to therapy. It's common for men to face unique struggles: relationship conflict, difficulty managing stress, or feeling overwhelmed by big emotions and behaviors. I help men navigate these challenges, develop emotional maturity, and lead lives that are more connected, purposeful, and fulfilling. If you would like to know more about me - Click Here.
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What’s the process?
Free consultation (20 minutes)
We talk through what’s going on and whether this is a good fitFirst session
We get clear on what’s actually happening and what needs to changeOngoing work
We focus on patterns, decisions, and real-life movementInterested in reading more about what therapy is like? Click Here
Where do I start?
If you’re not sure where to start, that’s normal. The first step is just a conversation.
Testimonials:
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![Andrea Santa Maria]()
Matt is such a warm and authentic therapist, he creates such a safe atmosphere for his clients to tell their stories
Andrea Santa Maria - Owner of Delilah Counseling, Counselor, MA, LPC, MHSP, C-DBT
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![Darrell Jones]()
Matt guides men through counseling issues with the skill of a surgeon. His desire to see men recover their hearts so their lives and homes can be restored is a chief principle of his practice. He sets an approachable environment for his clients to feel seen, heard, and safe. A session with Matt is a refuge from the world, an opportunity to retreat, regroup, and reclaim all those places of our hearts that have been taken.
Darrell Jones, Associate Pastor, Midtown Fellowship 12 South
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![Brett Rutledge]()
Where empathy meets authenticity. Matt is truly genuine with a dash of humor. He will guide you through life's challenges with honesty and compassion. Get ready for straightforward conversations that lead to real breakthroughs.
Brett Rutledge - MMFT, Experienced ministry and worship leader
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![Ryan Chappelle]()
1. Matt knows his stuff. He has taught me a lot about ADHD and working with men. 2. He is just a cool dude. Trout fishing enthusiast, bagel connoisseur- if I wasn't his friend, I would definitely want him as my therapist.
Ryan Chappelle - TLMFT, Founder of Crying with Ryan
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![Jammie Haigh]()
Matt is such a safe presence, and someone I have come to respect and value highly. He will meet you with knowledge and empathy in a very disarming way. Matt can navigate everything from addiction to ADHD with ease, all the while cracking jokes that w
Jamie Haigh - Counselor, Musician, Co-Founder Three Percent Co.
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![Close-up Steve Jackson smiling, wearing a light blue collared shirt, in front of a foliage background. Steve has provided a recommendation of working with Matt at Field Guide Counseling.]()
Matt cares deeply about his client’s healing and understands what is needed to create an environment that is conducive for that healing to occur for them.
Steve Jackson - Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, TBRI Educator
My Approach
I take a practical, grounded approach focused on awareness, nervous system regulation, and sustainable change.
Together, we work on:
Understanding the patterns keeping you stuck
Reducing overwhelm and mental noise
Reconnecting with your emotions instead of suppressing them
Creating a healthier relationship with stress, work, and responsibility