Matthew Zuch, Ph.D.
Dr. Matthew Zuch, Ph.D., is a licensed clinical psychologist, co-founder of Life InSight, and owner of Matthew Zuch, Ph.D., LLC, a private practice in New Jersey. He has over 20 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and their families, specializing in OCD, phobias, school refusal behavior, social anxiety, generalized anxiety, depression, ADHD, and behavioral regulation. Dr. Zuch has taught extensively, including as an Associate Research Scientist at NYU, Clinical Director of the NYU Child Study Center’s New Jersey campus, and currently as adjunct faculty and Head Clinical Chief Supervisor of the Doctoral Program at Fairleigh Dickinson University.
Dr. Zuch combines a strong clinical foundation with advanced training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, including four years of specialized training in anxiety disorders at North Shore – LIJ Hospital’s Anxiety and Stress Treatment Center. He has also trained at Westchester Jewish Community Services, North Shore/LIJ Hospital, and NYU Langone Medical Center. He has lectured widely on parenting techniques, social skills, oppositional behaviors, ADHD, anxiety, OCD, and depression in both children and adults. His approach blends clinical expertise with creativity and compassion, helping families navigate complex emotional and behavioral challenges effectively.
In addition to his clinical and academic work, Dr. Zuch has a rich background in music, having earned a Bachelor of Music in Trumpet Performance from the New England Conservatory and completed graduate studies at the Yale School of Music. He has performed as a trumpet soloist and orchestral musician across the U.S. and internationally, including as a long-time member of the Philharmonia Virtuosi Orchestra at Town Hall in New York. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his family and being near or on the water. Looking ahead, Dr. Zuch will be opening a second location in March, Neuro Boost, LLC, where he will focus on Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, expanding his ability to provide innovative treatment options for patients.
• Fairleigh Dickinson University - PhD
• Fairleigh Dickinson University -MS
• New England Conservatory of Music -BM
• APA
• TMSS
Areas of Specialization/Expertise
- Anxiety
- OCD
- Depression
- ADHD
What do you enjoy most about practicing medicine?
What I enjoy most about practicing medicine is being actively involved with my patients and guiding them toward achieving their health goals. I find it deeply rewarding to build meaningful relationships, understand their individual needs, and support them through every step of their care journey. Witnessing their progress and knowing that my expertise contributes to their well-being is both motivating and fulfilling, and it continually inspires me to provide the highest quality of care.