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- CBT methods
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness practice
About Matthew
LICSW, Minnesota, 5 years of experience. Matthew Schwer focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family concerns, bipolar disorder, and depression. He practices client-centered work alongside cognitive behavioral tools and mindfulness methods to help people manage symptoms and make practical changes.
Matthew keeps sessions straightforward. He listens to what matters most and helps people name their goals. Conversations cover current problems, patterns that repeat, and small steps that can reduce distress between meetings.
His style mixes Client-Centered Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills when useful. That means sessions include space to talk openly, along with concrete strategies for thinking differently and managing strong emotions.
Matthew also draws on mindfulness and motivational interviewing. Mindfulness practices are used to increase attention to the present moment. Motivational interviewing helps with finding personal reasons to change and staying motivated.
People commonly bring concerns such as abandonment, attachment issues, body image, communication problems, control issues, first responder stress, gender dysphoria, guilt and shame, impulsivity, infidelity, isolation or loneliness, jealousy, and questions about life purpose or men's issues. Sessions aim to address the immediate problem while building skills to handle future challenges.
He works in English and holds the Minnesota LICSW credential. To start, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session via the service's booking flow.
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How his approaches work in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the client's perspective. In practice that means the therapist offers nonjudgmental attention and follows what the client brings up, helping them clarify goals and options.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches people to recognize thinking patterns that contribute to distress and to try different behaviors. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems because it offers concrete exercises and homework to practice between sessions.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills help with intense emotions and impulsive actions. DBT includes techniques for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving interpersonal effectiveness.
Choosing the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to identify what fits their needs, goals, and preferences and adjust methods over time as progress or challenges emerge.
Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Discuss with the therapist whether video, phone, or another supported format suits your schedule and comfort.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Minnesota
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, bipolar disorder, and depression. Additional areas include attachment, body image, first responder issues, and men's issues.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses a client-centered approach combined with practical CBT and DBT skills. Sessions blend open conversation with concrete strategies and mindfulness practices.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has five years of professional experience providing mental health support. That experience informs a mix of talk-based and skills-focused work.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds a LICSW credential and is licensed in Minnesota. Location details beyond the state are not provided here.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact fees are provided during the sign-up or matching process.
How do I begin working with him?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the booking flow.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.