Matthew Ercolani

Matt Ercolani believes in the goodness in people, and in empowering people to use therapy to find the best in themselves. He is an expert in working with queer and trans kiddos and their families in therapeutic settings, and he utilizes Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in this work. Matt graduated magna cum laude from Rowan University with Bachelor’s degrees in both education and music. He worked as a music teacher around New Jersey, before realizing that a career change was necessary to find his calling. He went on to earn his Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from West Chester University. Today, Matt works as the clinical coordinator for The College of New Jersey’s graduate counseling program, where he also works as a course instructor. Additionally, maintains a private therapy practice as a Licensed Professional Counselor, where he strives to help people grow into who they truly are. He recently published his first peer-reviewed work in the Journal of Dual Diagnosis, entitled “Mental Health and Substance Use Treatment Provider Assessment of Telehealth Effectiveness for Adults and Adolescent Service Provision During the Covid-19 Pandemic”.

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Matthew Ercolani has employment relationships with Juniper Counseling and Wellness, Pediatric Psychology Center of Chester County, the College of New Jersey, Chestnut College, and Wilmington University. He is an Exam Item Analyst and Committee Member with the National Board for Certified Counselors. Matthew Ercolani receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc. He has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Matthew Ercolani is a member of the American Counseling Association.