- ACT
- CBT
- Mindfulness
About Matthew
Matthew Hughes is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Utah with five years of clinical experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, and depression. Matthew also focuses on concerns like guilt and shame, forgiveness, life purpose, panic attacks, and social anxiety.
He uses practical, evidence-informed methods in sessions. Matthew draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness work, client-centered principles, and psychodynamic ideas. Sessions usually involve talking through problems, noticing patterns, and trying small changes to see what helps.
Matthew emphasizes collaboration. He and the person in therapy set goals and experiment with approaches to find what fits. Sessions can include mindfulness exercises, thought-challenging, and looking at past experiences that influence present feelings.
He frames treatment around everyday problems and steps people can take between sessions. That can mean short behavioral experiments, practicing new ways to respond to anxiety, or writing about troubling memories. The focus is on manageable work rather than abstract theory.
People who feel stuck after a change in work, relationships, or health may find his focus on life purpose and practical strategies relevant. He offers straightforward talk therapy aimed at reducing upsetting symptoms and helping people notice options for what comes next.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small steps toward those values despite difficult thoughts or feelings. It often involves noticing thoughts and committing to actions that align with personal priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms such as panic attacks or persistent worry. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention practices to reduce reactivity and increase day-to-day focus and calm.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Matthew will talk with each person about goals, symptoms, and preferences to decide which methods to try first. That collaborative process may combine techniques from different approaches and change over time based on what helps most.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm the current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by removing travel time and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. It can also make practicing skills between sessions simpler, since exercises like mindfulness or behavior experiments can be tried in everyday settings and then reviewed with the therapist.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Utah
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with adults on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, and depression. Additional focus areas include guilt and shame, life purpose, panic attacks, and social anxiety.
How would he approach feeling stuck or directionless?
He uses a mix of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, client-centered and psychodynamic ideas. Work is collaborative and focuses on practical steps to try between sessions.
What is his clinical background?
Matthew has five years of clinical experience working with adults on mood, anxiety, and trauma-related concerns. He combines solution-focused practices with longer-term exploration when useful.
Is he a licensed clinician and where does he practice?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in the state of Utah.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know which formats are available.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.