- CBT methods
- Existential questions
- Fatherhood issues
About Matthew
Matthew "Matt" Forbes is a Utah-licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with nine years of practice. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, grief, and life changes. Matt also helps people with self-esteem, motivation, LGBT-related concerns, relationship and intimacy questions, and career matters.
He focuses on straightforward conversation and practical steps. Sessions begin by talking about what feels most urgent and what a person hopes to change. He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and existential ideas to identify unhelpful thinking, and to look at meaning and values when decisions feel unclear.
Matt often supports people navigating fatherhood questions, family of origin issues, and parenting stresses. He also addresses guilt, shame, isolation, panic, and seasonal mood shifts. For people questioning gender or sexuality, he offers a direct, nonjudgmental approach to talk through concerns and options.
His work balances skill practice with reflective discussion. That might mean trying short behavioral experiments, practicing different ways to respond to anxious thoughts, or weighing choices against personal values. Sessions aim to be practical and grounded, with a focus on what can change next.
People describe starting by filling out a brief matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session. Costs vary by location and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. International clients are accepted and sessions are offered in English.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Matt uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot and change thinking patterns that feed anxiety or low mood. CBT focuses on clear steps such as tracking thoughts, trying small behavioral experiments, and using practical exercises to test what works. Existential Therapy is about asking what matters to someone now and how their choices align with those values; it helps when life changes make direction feel unclear.Finding the right approach is part of the work. He collaborates with clients to decide whether CBT techniques, existential reflection, or a mix will best match their goals and preferences. That decision is revisited as therapy progresses to keep sessions useful and relevant.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. These practical benefits can help people maintain momentum while they test new ways of thinking and acting.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Utah
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, life changes, LGBT-related concerns, relationship and intimacy issues, career and workplace problems, and related areas such as fatherhood, family of origin, and life purpose.
How would he approach feeling stuck or directionless?
He combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with existential conversation to identify unhelpful thoughts and to clarify values and meaning. Sessions pair practical exercises with questions about what matters next.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has nine years of professional therapy experience working with a range of stress, mood, identity, and relationship concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LCSW - licensed clinical social worker - and practices in Utah.
Can people who live outside the US work with him?
International clients are accepted. Sessions are offered in English.
Which session formats does he offer?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to be sure of video, phone, or other formats.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to get started?
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.