About Matthew
Matthew Hughes is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Utah who helps people cope with stress, anxiety, depression, and the fallout from trauma. He meets people where they are and focuses on practical steps to feel steadier and more able to face daily life.
He uses straightforward talk and collaborative planning to address problems like panic attacks, anger, low self-esteem, and social anxiety. Sessions look at thoughts and behaviors that keep distress going and test small changes that can make a real difference.
Background and approach
He also addresses guilt, shame, forgiveness, and questions about life purpose and self-love. Matthew blends several approaches in therapy rather than relying on a single method. He draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, mindfulness practices, client-centered work, and psychodynamic ideas to tailor sessions to each person.
That flexibility lets him pick tools that match someone’s situation and goals. His practice emphasizes clear goals and steady progress. People can expect to set practical steps between sessions, learn ways to manage intense feelings, and build routines that reduce overwhelm.
He explains techniques in simple terms and checks in on what is working. With five years of clinical experience, Matthew brings both practical experience and patience to the work. Conversations are focused on helping the individual reduce symptoms and increase the things that matter most to them.
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice unhelpful thoughts without getting caught up in them, and then take actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, avoidance, and getting unstuck from worry. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to test and change patterns that maintain anxiety and depression. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental conversation where the therapist follows the person's lead and helps them clarify their own goals.Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the person about goals, life demands, and what methods feel most comfortable. Together they try methods, track what helps, and adjust the plan so it fits daily life and priorities.
Online therapy offers flexibility with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversations and guided exercises. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for brief check-ins, homework support, and quick coping reminders between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and keep continuity when life is hectic.
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What this therapist works with
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- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
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- Experience
- 5 years
- Licensed
- Utah
- Languages
- English
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