About Matt

SPORTS PERFORMANCE, HEALTHY GAMING, AND OTHER RELATED MENTAL HEALTH CONCERNS

Matt Missar is a clinician with The Better Institute and a recent graduate from the University of Pittsburgh’s School of Social Work. Matt holds a Masters of Social Work degree with a focus in Direct Practice and certificate in Mental Health. Matt has also recently obtained his International Gaming Disorder Certificate (IGDC).

Matt values working with individuals of all ages and specializes in working with younger individuals regarding stress, anxiety, and problematic gaming. Matt has a unique ability to genuinely engage and connect with each client. Matt brings an extraordinary research background to The Better Institute in which he has conducted in-depth research examining the vulnerability and resilience among children at-risk for maladaptive psychosocial outcomes.

As a former athlete and coach, Matt also has a strong foundation of working with young athletes and gamers seeking to improve their performance.

Matt also works closely with the Back in the Game program. As a former athlete and basketball coach, Matt understands the impact that mental health can have on athletic performance and vice versa. Through Back in the Game, Matt has worked with athletes and teams to help them reach their sports performance goals. Matt utilizes the six core mental skills of Back in the Game to help athletes develop mental strength and improve their athletic performance.

He is currently scheduling appointments with adolescents and adults.