Men’s Issues therapy for the men of Johnson City, Tennessee
Need Help Navigating Challenging Emotional Terrain?
Life can feel like navigating rugged emotional terrain—uncertain, overwhelming, and hard to face alone. Having an experienced guide makes all the difference.
At Field Guide Counseling, I provide specialized men’s therapy in Tennessee, with a local focus in Johnson City. My work is designed to help men better understand themselves, manage stress, and move through challenges with clarity and confidence.
Interested in learning more? Book a consultation so we can chat!
Is working with Matt for you?
I help men with:
Anxiety and stress
Depression and burnout
Relationship challenges
Anger and emotional regulation
Identity, purpose, and life transitions
My approach is practical, grounded, and tailored specifically to the unique ways men experience and process mental health. Whether you're feeling stuck, disconnected, or overwhelmed, therapy can help you find direction and regain momentum.
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 lifelong Tennessean, husband, father, and someone who enjoys fly fishing, gardening, and living a grounded, everyday life. Most people would describe me as a “normal guy”—and that’s exactly the point.
I’m also a licensed therapist in Johnson City, Tennessee, specializing exclusively in men’s mental health therapy. I work with men navigating challenges such as:
ADHD
Anxiety and chronic stress
Depression and burnout
Trauma
Relationship and communication issues
I focus on how these struggles uniquely show up for men—often beneath the surface, masked by frustration, disconnection, or pressure to “handle it” alone.
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.
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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I specialize in working with men suffering from ADHD, Anxiety/Depression, Relationship Issues, and burnout.
Do you offer virtual sessions?
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Yes, I offer virtual therapy via a HIPAA Secure telehalth platform called Simple Practice. You can access the session from either your phone, tablet, or computer.
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.
How do I get started?
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Schedule a free 20 minute consultation call! We will get to know each other a bit and you will get a feel for if I will be the right fit for you.
Trusted By:
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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 in Nashville 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
