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- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Existential Therapy
- Self esteem and motivation
About Matthew
LCSW in Utah with nine years of clinical experience, Matthew "Matt" Forbes helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, and questions around identity and sexuality. He also focuses on self-esteem, motivation, and relationship and intimacy concerns. Sessions are described as direct and practical, with attention to everyday challenges and decision points.
Matt uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Existential Therapy in his work. He leans on CBT to map how thoughts, behaviors, and feelings interact. He uses existential ideas to help people clarify values, meaning, and choices during life transitions.
In sessions he listens for practical patterns that cause distress. Matt helps people notice unhelpful thinking, try small behavioral changes, and reflect on what matters to them. He aims to make tasks manageable rather than overwhelming.
He has particular experience with LGBT-related concerns, gender dysphoria, fatherhood and parenting issues, and work-related stress. He also supports people dealing with panic, seasonal mood shifts, isolation, guilt, and forgiveness questions.
Matt works in English and welcomes international clients. His credential is LCSW, licensed in Utah. To begin, clients use the site's matching process to schedule a first session and select a subscription plan that can be canceled at any time.
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How CBT and Existential approaches guide online work
CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavioral changes. It is useful for anxiety, panic, low mood, and stress by giving clear steps to try between sessions.Existential Therapy looks at values, meaning, and personal choices. It helps when life changes, questions of identity, or concerns about purpose are causing distress.
Choosing an approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That choice can shift as problems and priorities change over time.
The biography does not list specific session formats here, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a weekday or work break and to keep check-ins concise when schedules are tight. Some formats may allow shorter phone or video meetings when a quieter or lower-bandwidth option is needed, while others support fuller discussion on a regular schedule. Licensed professionals often use different formats to match someone’s routine and goals, and Matt will discuss what works best during the first scheduling steps.
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Areas of expertise
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Utah
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he focus on?
He focuses on stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, and identity-related concerns including LGBT and gender dysphoria issues.
What therapeutic approaches does he use?
He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Existential Therapy to address thoughts, behaviors, values, and life choices.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has nine years of professional therapy experience working with a range of emotional and life concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LCSW, licensed in Utah, and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.
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