About Matthew
Matthew Arego is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress and anxiety. He has nine years of practice in clinical settings and focuses on practical ways to make life easier day to day. Matthew believes clients are the experts on their own lives.
He looks for each persons strengths and uses those as a starting point for change. His style is straightforward and supportive, aimed at helping people take small, manageable steps forward.
Background and approach
In sessions he talks through current problems and builds coping skills for anxiety, depression, and addiction concerns. He also works with people dealing with trauma and abuse, compassion fatigue, and major life transitions. First responder issues and hoarding are additional areas he addresses.
Matthew aims to help clients set clear goals and practice new habits between meetings. He focuses on what can be changed now and how to reduce symptoms that get in the way of daily life. Progress is tracked in simple terms so people can see what is working.
He offers several remote session formats to fit different schedules and needs. People who live in Utah and who prefer English language sessions will find his practice aligns with those preferences. Matthew emphasizes collaboration and respect throughout the therapeutic process.
Approaches and online therapy options
Matthew uses practical, evidence-based techniques that focus on skills people can use right away. One approach emphasizes identifying personal strengths and building on them to manage anxiety and stress; it helps people break problems into smaller steps and practice new responses. Another common focus is teaching coping and relapse-prevention skills for addictions and mood concerns, which are concrete strategies for handling triggers and reducing harmful behaviors.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to clarify goals, try techniques in session, and adjust methods based on what feels most useful. Clients help decide which strategies fit their needs and daily life.
Online therapy offers several practical benefits for this practice. Video calls allow face-to-face conversations when a visual check-in is helpful. Phone sessions can be more flexible and require less bandwidth. Live chat or text-based messaging supports shorter check-ins, frequent brief updates, and easier scheduling around work or family commitments. These options make it simpler to maintain regular sessions and to practice skills between meetings.
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- Experience
- 9 years
- Licensed
- Utah
- Languages
- English
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