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Dating, relationships, and life can get messy. You do not have to figure all of it out by yourself.
I’m Dr. Matthew Brinkley, a therapist, dating and relationship coach, and educator. I help people understand their patterns, communicate better, and build relationships that actually feel good to be in.
Whether you are working through something deeper, trying to date with more intention, or just tired of repeating the same relationship patterns, you’re in the right place.
THERAPY
A Space to Work Through the Real Stuff
Therapy is a place to slow down, get curious about what is happening underneath the surface, and make sense of the things that keep showing up in your life and relationships.
We might work on things like:
• Anxiety, stress, or feeling overwhelmed
• Dating and relationship struggles
• Communication and conflict
• Grief, change, and major life transitions
• Attachment and recurring relationship patterns
• Identity, sexuality, and LGBTQ+ experiences
• Sex, intimacy, and connection
• Monogamy, non-monogamy, and relationship agreements
My style is warm, direct, affirming, and practical. Yes, we can talk about your feelings. We can also talk
about what you are actually going to do with them.
DATING COACHING
For Gay and Queer Men
Coaching is for when you know you want something different in your dating or relationship life and you are ready to be more intentional about creating it.
We can work on:
• Breaking frustrating dating patterns
• Understanding your attachment style
• Dating with more confidence and intention
• Setting boundaries without feeling guilty about it
• Communicating what you actually want
• Spotting consistency and emotional availability
• Navigating monogamy or non-monogamy
• Building relationships that fit your life, not somebody else's rulebook
Expect honest conversations, practical tools, and actual next steps. The goal is not to become perfect at dating. Nobody needs that kind of pressure. The goal is to make better choices and build better connections.
*** And please note that coaching is NOT therapy. Coaching does not involving receiving a diagnosis or using insurance to pay for services. ***
HELLO!
What's Tea! I’m Dr. Brinkley
I’m a licensed marriage and family therapist, dating and relationship coach, educator, and founder of AuthenticiTea Coaching & Consulting.
A lot of my work centers dating, attachment, communication, intimacy, identity, and helping people create relationships that feel honest, secure, and actually aligned with who they are.
I especially enjoy working with LGBTQ+ people, gay and queer men, people of color, and people creating relationships outside of the traditional script.
