Welcome to my blog! My name is Clinton Matheny, but feel free to call me Clint. Here, I share insights and practical strategies for fostering emotional well-being.
In November 2024, I started including ‘Deep Dive’ podcasts in my posts after realizing that people increasingly rely on audiobooks and podcasts—not just while driving, but as a primary way to consume information instead of reading.
This is a 19-minute introductory “Deep Dive” Podcast into my blog:
Research shows that positive emotions—like joy, gratitude, and contentment—play a vital role in improving overall health, building resilience, and reducing stress. This blog focuses on overcoming negative emotional states that hinder your ability to thrive, offering actionable steps you can take to transform your emotional experiences.
With 40 years of experience in “Brief Therapies” and 79 years of life lessons, I’ve witnessed the growing need for accessible mental health support. Unfortunately, the shortage of qualified therapists has left many people waiting far too long for help.
My Mission
My primary goal is to provide a self-help resource that empowers individuals to address emotional challenges without relying solely on paid professionals. Instead of abstract theories, I emphasize “how-tos” that lead to real change.
For therapists, I aim to share tools that help clients resolve trauma without needing to relive or analyze the traumatic events. My focus is on facilitating healing, not dwelling on the past.
Why This Blog?
I joined LinkedIn in 2022, and since then, over 10,500 psychiatrists and psychotherapists have followed my work. This blog includes over eight posts detailing safe, effective methods to heal traumatic memories without re-traumatizing clients.
I’m a firm believer in science and avoid “psychobabble.” Most emotional states, unless influenced by medication, trace back to early life experiences. Like many others, I’ve rejected the outdated “chemical imbalance” theory of mental health, which was discredited in 2022.
While I avoid magical thinking, I am results-driven. Some severe mental health issues can be resolved without medication through a strategic approach. Many of the trauma-healing techniques I share can be self-administered. If you actively apply these methods, you’ll see improvement in your emotional well-being.
Evidence-Based Success
This blog includes videos and audio sessions with 22 clients (all approved for public viewing), some with follow-ups years after a single session. These sessions demonstrate the transformative power of effective, repeatable therapeutic techniques when applied with trust and rapport.
My Journey
After serving in the U.S. Army, I pursued undergraduate and graduate studies, yet found myself unprepared to help myself or others in a mental health crisis. It wasn’t until a 1984 therapy workshop that I discovered tools to heal trauma, including my own PTSD from witnessing a fatal airline crash.
Since then, I’ve spent 40 years as a results-oriented international therapist and coach. Along the way, I’ve worn many hats: 38 years as an air traffic controller, 4 years as a wildlife photography in East Africa, business owner, and co-founder of the FAA/NATCA’s Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) program for over 15,000 air traffic controllers and staff.
I’ve trained in various modalities, including EMDR, CBT, BrainSpotting, NLP, RTM, Flash Therapy, and Clean Language—a revolutionary method for healing trauma. I became a workshop junkie and a life long learner.
Free Resources
I believe mental health support should be accessible to everyone. That’s why I am sharing these resources. If you’re struggling and unable to afford professional help, I hope this blog serves as a resource to guide your healing journey. However, if you can access professional support, I encourage you to do so.
If you or someone you know is suicidal contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Trained crisis workers are available to talk 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Just dial 988. Your confidential and toll-free call goes to these near by centers to provide crisis counseling and mental health referrals.
You can also text 988 to be connected with a trained crisis counselor and receive free support via text messages.
Veterans experiencing a mental health emergency can contact the Veteran Crisis Line through 988 or at 1-800-273-8255. Callers should select option 1 for a VA staffer. Veterans, troops or their family members can also text 838255 or visit VeteransCrisisLine.net for assistance.
No matter what amount of training you have, you can save a life:
Without the support of my wife, Laurie and my son Darren, whom started this site, I would not be online. My email address is:
clint77090@gmail (dot) com
Clint Matheny, Ph.T
Disclaimer
Before participating in any of the blog’s recommendations, I recommend that you consult with a physician or other Medical and Mental Health Provider.
If you choose to ignore the above advice and decide to use this material for your own or another’s recovery from prior trauma – for instance you are a trained facilitator or therapist – you are accepting full responsibility for your own actions and through this you absolve the author of any liability for any repercussions from your actions.
clint77090(at)gmail.com