About Matthew
Matthew "Matt" Renken is an LPC, LPCC who focuses on practical, relational work to help people manage stress and anxiety. He aims to meet people where they are and offer steady support through life’s ups and downs. His manner is positive and straightforward, with an emphasis on respect and compassion.
Matt has about 10 years of clinical experience helping people with anxiety, depression, addictions, and low self-esteem. He also supports people navigating major life changes and those struggling with social anxiety or phobia.
Background and approach
Sessions usually focus on building motivation, improving communication, and strengthening self-worth. Faith is an important part of his life, and Matt says it informs how he shows care. He does not use that to push beliefs on others and intends to respect each person's own faith or worldview.
His work centers on tailoring conversation and practical steps to each person’s needs. In sessions people can expect straightforward dialogue and a plan that fits their goals. Matt aims to combine empathy with actionable strategies to reduce stress and improve daily functioning.
He helps people break problems into manageable steps and build small habits that add up. Starting therapy is framed as a courageous step, and Matt offers steady support throughout the process. He encourages clients to set realistic goals and adjusts pace based on how the work is going.
How evidence-based approaches work online
Matt uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear, practical steps people can use between sessions. One common approach teaches skills to manage anxious thoughts and reduce avoidance so daily life feels easier; it helps with generalized anxiety and social anxiety by practicing new reactions to stressful situations. Another approach centers on building motivation and healthier habits to address addictions and low mood, using structured goals and small, repeatable actions to create change.Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they choose strategies and adjust them over time so the work fits the client’s life and moves at a comfortable pace.
Online therapy offers flexibility that suits many schedules. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when more connection is helpful. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging let people send updates, ask quick questions, or work through ideas between sessions. These options make it simpler to keep therapy consistent while balancing work, family, and other commitments.
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- Experience
- 10 years
- Licensed
- Minnesota, Oregon
- Languages
- English
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