- CBT focused
- Relationship work
- Life purpose
About Matthew
Matthew Carleton is a licensed master social worker, LMSW, practicing in Michigan with seven years of individual therapy experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, anger, self-esteem, addictions, trauma and abuse, parenting, career change, depression, and coping with life changes. He also lists life purpose among his areas of focus.
Matthew works mainly with adults who feel stuck after a change in work, relationships, or health. He helps people talk through what matters now and what practical steps they can try. Sessions tend to be straightforward and action-oriented, with attention to clear thinking and everyday choices.
His primary approach is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at how thoughts influence feelings and behavior. He also uses elements of the Gottman Method for relationship work when relevant. That means sessions often include concrete strategies people can practice between meetings.
Clients can expect direct conversation about current problems, short-term skills practice, and planning for next steps. Matthew draws on his experience with individual therapy and many years running groups on relationships and domestic violence to inform his work with adults.
People seeking help with life purpose, midlife questions, parenting strain, addiction, or smoking and vaping cessation will find his stated interests match those topics. He offers sessions in English and works from Michigan. To confirm current session options before booking, use the matching and scheduling flow on the site.
How his approaches guide online work
CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on identifying and testing the thoughts that shape feelings and actions. It is useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and problems that come from unhelpful thinking patterns. The Gottman Method offers structured tools for relationship conversations and conflict management when relationship issues are a focus.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Matthew will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That means checking in about what helps and adjusting techniques as the work progresses.
Confirm the current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online sessions can help fit therapy into a busy week by removing travel time and making it easier to schedule shorter check-ins or follow-up sessions. They can also make it simpler to keep continuity after a move or a schedule change. Discussing practical needs at the first appointment helps align session length and frequency with daily life while using CBT and Gottman-informed tools to guide the work.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, anger, self-esteem, addictions, trauma and abuse, parenting, career matters, depression, and coping with life changes.
How does he approach feeling stuck or directionless?
He primarily uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thought patterns that affect mood and behavior and applies practical steps clients can practice between sessions.
What is his background and experience?
He is a licensed master social worker with seven years of individual therapy experience and about 12 years running groups focused on relationships and domestic violence.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He holds an LMSW credential and practices in Michigan.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the site.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.