Matthew Conklin

Graduate Intern
matthew@connectiontherapygroup.com 615.967.8811

Matthew is our group coordinator. He believes everyone has the capacity to make positive change in their life and he truly desires to help facilitate that change. He works to create a safe space for people dealing with a wide range of issues. Matthew is passionate about walking with those struggling with drug and alcohol addiction as well as compulsive sexual behavior. He believes in treating the root causes of addiction and is dedicated to treating trauma and PTSD. Matthew is pursuing certifications with CSAT, LADC, and equine assisted therapy. He has facilitated Men’s Life Groups at CTG since 2022. He also started and led a 12-step recovery program for two years in his church.

  • Education & Organizations

    • Graduate Clinical Mental Health Counseling Student - Trevecca Nazarene University, Nashville, TN
    • American Counseling Association
    • Tennessee Licensed Professional Counselors Association

  • Trainings and Certifications

    • Cognitive Process Therapy                                                                                  Group Counseling                                                                                        
    • Compulsive Sexual Behavior Intensive                                                
    • Developmental and Relational Trauma                                                          
    • Mandatory Child Abuse Reporter Training                                                          Self-Compassion                                                                                             
    • Disaster Response Mental Health Services                                                    
    • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

  • Personal

    Matthew and his wife Joy have been married since 1991 and have 4 adult children. His most cherished title is to be called Grandad to 3 grandchildren. He is a U.S Army veteran and served with the 101st Airborne Division during Operation Desert Storm. Matthew enjoys playing with his grandchildren and going to baseball and football games. He also was a football referee for 6 seasons in recreational leagues, middle and high school level and in a semi-professional league. He has a great love of history and could easily find post-retirement employment as a guide on any of the local civil war battlefields. In his spare time, he enjoys being outdoors and traveling with his wife.