Matthew Paylo

Biography

Matthew John Paylo, Ph.D./LPCC-S (OH), LPC (GA), is the Director of Counseling at Concordia University Irvine. He has over 12 years of experience in counselor education and 20 years of clinical experience in various settings including community mental health centers, prisons, hospitals, adolescent residential treatment facilities, and college counseling centers.

Matthew is passionate about implementing evidence-based interventions within therapeutic relationships that highlight empathy, unconditional positive regard, and genuineness.

He has presented and published extensively in the areas of diagnosing and treating mental and emotional disorders. Matthew co-authored two books on assessing, diagnosing, and treating mental and emotional disorders, and has published numerous journal articles and book chapters on trauma, evidence-based treatments, offender treatments, adolescent counseling, social justice counseling, and the implementation of the DSM.

Matthew has received a number of teaching and research awards including the Distinguished Professor of Teaching at Youngstown State University and the Research and Writing Award from the Ohio Counseling Association (OCA). In addition, Matthew completed two terms as a governor-appointed member of the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist Board.

Degrees Earned

Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA

MA in Community Counseling, Slippery Rock University, Slippery Rock, PA

BS in Communication/Business, Grove City College, Grove City, PA

Work Experience

University Teaching and Supervising

Professor of Counseling (Core Faculty), Concordia University Irvine – Townsend Institute – Counseling Program (August 2020 – Present)

Associate Professor, Youngstown State University – Beeghly College of Education – Counseling Program (August 2014 – August 2020)

Counseling Program Director (August 2014 – August 2020)

Assistant Professor, Youngstown State University – Beeghly College of Education – Counseling Program (August 2009 – May 2014)

Counseling Program Director (August 2013 – August 2014) over the following CACREP Specialty Areas: Addiction Counseling, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, School Counseling, and Student Affairs & College Counseling

Adjunct Faculty – Yorkville University – Master of Arts in Counseling

Adjunct Faculty – Thomas University – Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health

Adjunct Faculty – Capella University – Harold Abel School of Social & Behavioral Science

Adjunct Faculty – University of Virginia – Curry School of Education – Counselor Education

Clinical Supervisor – University of Virginia – Curry School of Education – Clinical Psychology

Clinical Experience

Director of Mental Health Services – Fluvanna Correctional Center for Women, Troy, VA

University College Counseling Coordinator – The Personal and Career Development Center, UVA, Charlottesville, VA

In-Home Mobile Therapist – Family Preservation Services, Charlottesville, VA

Mental Health/College Counselor – The Personal and Career Development Center, UVA, Charlottesville, VA

Individual, Family, and Group Counselor – The Bradley Center (Residential Treatment Facility), Canonsburg, PA

Therapeutic Support Staff – Mercy Behavioral Health (In-Home & Day Treatment Center), Pittsburgh, PA

Child Development Specialist – The Bradley Center (Residential Treatment Facility), Pittsburgh, PA

Courses Taught

COUN 602 Theories of Counseling

COUN 603 Clinical Psychopathology and Diagnosis

COUN 604 Theories and Practice of Groups

COUN 607 Social and Cultural Foundations

COUN 614 Methods and Practice of Research and Evaluation

CES 701 Professional Orientation, Ethics, and Identity for Counselor Educators

CES 775 Research Seminar V

Professional Memberships

American Counseling Association (ACA)

Association of Counselor Educators and Supervisors (ACES)

American Mental Health Counselors Association (AMHCA)

Chi Sigma Iota

Honors and Awards

YSU – Distinguished Professorship Award of Service (2017-2018)

Ohio Counseling Association (OCA) – Research and Writing Award (2015)

ACES – Robert Frank Outstanding Counselor Education Program Award (2015)

YSU – Distinguished Professorship Award of Teaching (2012-2013)

Named to VA Department of Correction’s Mental Health Steering Committee (2008 & 2009)

Outstanding Teaching Assistant – UVA – Counselor Education (2007)

Curry Trustee Fellowship Award – UVA – Counselor Education (2005)

Chi Sigma Iota – Academic Honorary Society

Publications

Books

Kress, V. E., & Paylo, M. J. (2019). Treating those with mental disorders: A comprehensive approach to case conceptualization and treatment (2nd ed.). Pearson.

Kress, V. E., Paylo, M. J., & Stargell, N. A. (2019). Counseling Children and Adolescents. Pearson.

Kress, V. E., & Paylo, M. J. (2015). Treating those with mental disorders: A comprehensive approach to case conceptualization and treatment. Pearson.

Peer-Reviewed

Kress, V. E., McAllister, C., Paylo, M. J., & Stargell, N. (2021). Counseling adults who have intellectual disabilities. In ACA (Ed.), ACA: Practice Briefs. Alexandria, VA: American Counseling Association. Retrieved from: http://www.counseling.org/knowledge-center/practice-briefs

Gregory, A., & Paylo, M. J. (2020). Assessing a sexual history during intake: A preliminary study with professional counselors. Sexual and Relational Therapy, 35, 450-461. doi:10.1080/14681994.2020.1715933

Paylo, M. J., McAllister, C., Kress, V. E., & Stargell, N. A. (2020). Counseling children experiencing grief. In ACA (Ed.), ACA: Practice Briefs. Alexandria, VA: American Counseling Association. Retrieved from: http://www.counseling.org/knowledge-center/practice-briefs

Stargell, N., Kress, V. E., McAllister, C., & Paylo, M. J. (2019). Counseling youth who have intellectual disabilities. American Counseling Association: Practice Briefs. Retrieved from: http://www.counseling.org/knowledge-center/practice-briefs

Paylo, M. J., Protivnak, J. J., Choi, K. M., & Walker, M. (2017). Preparing mental health first responders: College counselors supporting residence life professionals. The Practitioner Scholar: Journal of Counseling & Professional Psychology, 6, 63-78. Retrieved from: http://www.thepractitionerscholar.com/article/view/17579/11540

Protivnak, J. J., Pusiteri, C. G., Paylo, M. J., & Choi, K. M. (2017). Invisible outsiders: Developing a working alliance with Appalachian clients. The Practitioner Scholar: Journal of Counseling & Professional Psychology, 6, 79-91. Retrieved from: http://www.thepractitionerscholar.com/article/view/17403/11557

Kress, V. E., Stargell, N. A., Zolden, C. A., & Paylo, M. J. (2016). Hoarding disorder: Diagnosis, assessment, and treatment. Journal of Counseling and Development, 94(1), 83-90. doi:10.1002/scad.12064

Kress, V. E., Sedall, S., & Paylo, M. J. (2016). Counseling adults who have bipolar disorders. In ACA (Ed.), ACA: Practice Briefs. Alexandria, VA: American Counseling Association. Retrieved from: https://www.counseling.org/docs/default-source/practice-briefs/bipolar-disorders.pdf?sfvrsn=4

Decker, K. M., Manis, A. A., & Paylo, M. J. (2016). Infusing social justice advocacy into counselor education: Strategies and recommendations. The Journal of Counselor Preparation and Supervision, 8(3). doi:10.7729/83.1092

Kress, V. E., Sedall, S., & Paylo, M. J. (2016). Counseling youth who have bipolar disorders. In ACA (Ed.), ACA: Practice Briefs. Alexandria, VA: American Counseling Association. Retrieved from: https://www.counseling.org/docs/default-source/practice-briefs/bipolar-youth.pdf

Stargell, N. A., Kress, V. E., Paylo, M. J., & Zins, A. (2016). Excoriation disorder: Diagnosis, assessment, and treatment. The Professional Counselor, 6, 50-60. doi:10.15241/mas.6.1.50

Paylo, M. J., Dari, T., & Kress, V. E. (2015). Treating anxiety disorders in youth. In ACA (Ed.), ACA: Practice Briefs. Alexandria, VA: American Counseling Association. Retrieved from: https://www.counseling.org/docs/default-source/practice-briefs/treating-anxiety-disorders-in-youth.pdf?sfvrsn=4

Kress, V. E., Dari, T., & Paylo, M. J. (2015). Depressive disorders in youth. In ACA (Ed.), ACA: Practice Briefs. Alexandria, VA: American Counseling Association. Retrieved from: https://www.counseling.org/docs/default-source/practice-briefs/depressive-disorders-in-youth.pdf?sfvrsn=4

Kress, V. E., Barrio Minton, C. A., Adamson, N. A., Paylo, M. J., & Pope, V. (2015). The removal of the multiaxial system in the DSM-5: Implications and practice suggestions for counselors. The Professional Counselor, 4, 191-201.

Paylo, M. J., & Stargell, N. A. (2015). Excoriation disorder. In ACA (Ed.), ACA: Practice Briefs. Retrieved from: http://www.counseling.org/docs/default-source/practice-briefs/excoriation.pdf?sfvrsn=6

Gilea, B. L., Nate, R., & Paylo, M. J. (2015). Treating insomnia. In ACA (Ed.), ACA: Practice Briefs. Retrieved from: https://www.counseling.org/docs/default-source/practice-briefs/insomnia.pdf?sfvrsn=7

Paylo, M. J., Darby, A., Kinch, S., & Kress, V. E. (2014). Creative rituals for use with traumatized adolescents. Journal of Creativity in Mental Health, 9, 111-121.

Kress, V. E., Paylo, M. J., Adamson, N., & Baltrinic, E. (2014). Teaching diagnosis in context: Guided imagery as a pedagogical technique. Journal of Creativity in Mental Health, 9, 275-291.

Paylo, M. J., Kinch, S., & Kress, V. E. (2013). Counseling the female sexual offender: Integrating a trauma focus into treatment. Annual Review of Addiction and Offender Counseling: Best Practices (JAOC), 1, 172-188.

Protivnak, J., Paylo, M. J., & Mercer, J. (2013). The perceived value of counselor preparation for student affairs professionals. The Journal of Counselor Preparation and Supervision, 5, 49-65.

Paylo, M. J., & Myer, L. (2013). Sexual offender treatment. In ACA (Ed.), ACA: Practice Briefs. Retrieved from: http://www.counseling.org/docs/practice-briefs/sexual-offender-treatments.pdf?sfvrsn=4

Kress, V. E., Adamson, N., DeMarco, C., Paylo, M. J., & Zoldan, C. A. (2013). The use of guided imagery as an intervention in treating non-suicidal self-injury. Journal of Creativity in Mental Health, 8, 35-47.

Kress, V. E., Adamson, N., Paylo, M. J., DeMarco, C., & Bradley, N. (2012). The use of safety plans with children and adolescents living in violent families. The Family Journal, 20(3), 249-255.

VanVoorhis, R. W., Paylo, M. J., & Ellenwood, A. E. (2012). Bridging clinical and school based practices: Using collaboration strategies involving technology to meet the emotional and behavioral needs of children and adolescents. The Ohio Psychologist (59), 15-19.

Paylo, M. J. (2011). Preparing school counseling students to aid families: Integrating a family systems perspective. The Family Journal, 19(2), 140-146.

Lopez-Baez, S. I., & Paylo, M. J. (2009). Social justice advocacy: Community collaboration and systems advocacy. Journal of Counseling and Development, 87(3), 276-283.

Paylo, M. J. (2005). Helping families search for solution: Working with adolescents. The Family Journal, 13(4), 456-458.

Book Sections and Chapters

Kress, V. E., Paylo, M. J., Stargell, N. A., & McAllister, C. A. (2023). Special populations and issues. In B. Erford (Ed.), Practicum and internship experiences in counseling (pp. 123-146). Routledge.

Kress, V., Paylo, M. J., & McAllister, C. A. (2022). Foundations of client advocacy. In C. Chang & C. A. Barrio Minton (Eds.), Professional counseling excellence through leadership and advocacy (pp. 116-135). New York, NY: Routledge.

Adamson, N. A., Paylo, M. J., Gongola, L., Kress, V. E., & Reevy, G. (2019). Behavioral theories and therapies. In M. Shally-Jensen (Ed.), Alternative healing in American history: An encyclopedia from acupuncture to yoga (pp. 94-97). Santa Barbara, CA: ABC-CLIO.

Paylo, M. J., Protivnak, J. J., & Kress, V. E. (2015). Professional credentialing. In V. F. Sangganjanavanich & C. Reynolds (Eds.), Introduction to Professional Counseling (pp. 267-292). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.

Kress, V. E., Paylo, M. J., & Adamson, N. (2015). Special populations and issues. In B. T. Erford (Ed.), Clinical Issues in Counseling (pp. 144-169). New York: Prentice Hall.

Paylo, M. J. (2015). Voices from the Field: Dealing with an aggressive, hostile woman in a prison setting. In L. Jackson-Cherry & B. T. Erford (Eds.), Crisis Intervention and Prevention (2nd ed.) (p. 37). New York: Prentice Hall.

Paylo, M. J., Adamson, N. A., DeMarco, C., & Kress, V. E. (2013). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (DSM). In M. Shally-Jensen (Ed.), Mental health care issues in America: An encyclopedia (pp. 174-185). Santa Barbara, CA: ABC-CLIO.

Paylo, M. J., Adamson, N. A., & Kress, V. E. (2013). Trauma and traumatic events. In M. Shally-Jensen (Ed.), Mental health care issues in America: An encyclopedia (pp. 801-807). Santa Barbara, CA: ABC-CLIO.

Adamson, N. A., Paylo, M. J., Gongola, L., & Kress, V. E. (2013). Behavioral theories and therapies. In M. Shally-Jensen (Ed.), Mental health care issues in America: An encyclopedia (pp. 83-88). Santa Barbara, CA: ABC-CLIO.

Paylo, M. J. (2009). Research and sampling section. In American Counseling Association’s Encyclopedia of Counseling. Alexandria, VA: ACA.

Manis, A., Brown, S., & Paylo, M. J. (2008). The helping professional as an advocate. In J. Carlson & C. M. Ellis (Eds.), Cross cultural awareness and social justice in counseling (pp. 23-44). New York: Routledge.

Dissertation

Paylo, M. J. (2007). Characteristics of counselors that advocate for clients (Doctoral Dissertation, University of Virginia, 2007). AAT 3260661, 172.

Non-Peer-Reviewed Publications

Paylo, M. J. & Zins, A. A. (2015). Excoriation disorder: A new diagnosis in the DSM-5. Counseling Today, 57(12). Washington, DC: ACA.

Paylo, M. J. (2012). Interview with CSI’s president Victoria Kress. Exemplar, 27(3). Greensboro, NC: CSI.

Paylo, M. J. (2010). Poor and low-income children in Ohio. OCA Guidelines, 36(2). Columbus, OH: OCA.

Paylo, M. J. (2010). 2008 Ohio family health survey: Special population report. OCA Guidelines, 37(1). Columbus, OH: OCA.

Paylo, M. J. (2009). Mental health problems of prison and jail inmates. OCA Guidelines, 36(1). Columbus, OH: OCA.