Licensed Trauma Therapist. Veteran Resilience Trainer. Gritty Creative.

Welcome to the intersection of mental health, media, and mission. Whether you're hiring for a keynote, casting a role, or collaborating on a brand campaign, this page gives you everything you need to know about Matthew Carlson, LPC, LMHC — aka Willy Bearden.

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Speaking & Clinical Resume

Matthew Carlson, LPC, LMHC
Licensed in Florida, Texas, and Colorado
Founder of Challenger Point Practice
Creator of the CLIMB Protocol
Clinical trauma specialist for first responders, veterans, and trauma survivors

Featured In:

• Fire Engineering, Counseling Today, Firefighter Close Calls

• National & regional peer support conferences

• POST-funded police wellness initiatives (CO)

• VA & DOD provider networks (via SonderMind)

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📄 Download Clinical & Speaking Resume (PDF) (Coming Soon)

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Acting & Creative Resume

Stage Name: Willy Bearden
Founder of 16 Cent Productions
Co-host of the Undercover Dumpster Fire podcast
Actor, producer, UGC creator, and resilience filmmaker

Notable Credits:

• Zero Day (Netflix, 2024) – Government Agent (6 weeks)

• Dexter: Original Sin (Showtime, 2024) – Miami Metro Cop

• Major Heist – Military Veteran Monologue (Post-Production)

• One Little Lamb – Police Officer (Post-Production)

• Roll Call (In Production) – Lead role, writer, director

• Visit Orlando (Global Commercial, 2024)

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📄 Download Creative Resume (PDF) (Coming Soon)
🔗 Backstage Profile

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UGC & Brand Campaigns

Industries Served:

• Travel & Hospitality

• Sleep, Fitness, & Recovery

• Health & Wellness

• Tactical, Outdoors, & Adventure

• Mental Health, Mindfulness, & Service Dog Gear

Recent Campaigns:

• Eight Sleep Pod 5 – Sleep recovery & nervous system regulation

• Rise App – Circadian rhythm UGC with firehouse & military angles

• Tork Straps – Strength training & rehab for first responders

• Zpacks, Snap Supplements, Everglow Shower Filter, and more

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📄 Download UGC Portfolio (PDF) (Coming Soon)
📸 Instagram: @willybearden

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Podcast & Film Production

Undercover Dumpster Fire (UDF)
Podcast + Nonprofit = Story-driven mental health advocacy
Hosts: Willy Bearden & Matt Pitcher (retired undercover detective)
Guests: First responders, survivors, advocates, actors

From ashes to action.

🎧 Watch on YouTube
📽️ Watch the Resilience Films

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Download Full Media Kit

• Speaker Bio

• Resumes (Clinical + Creative)

• UGC One-Sheet

• Brand Collabs & Metrics

• Contact Info

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📎 Download Media Kit PDF (Coming Soon)
📧 Booking & Inquiries: matthew@challenger-point.com

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Quick Links

• Speaking & Consulting

• CLIMB Protocol

• Roll Call TV Show

• Submit a Story

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Ready to collaborate? Let’s talk grit, purpose, and creative resilience.