- Client-centered care
- Practical strategies
- Focus on healing
About Matthew
Matthew Hughes is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, trauma, anger, low self-esteem, and depression. He works with adults who are trying to make sense of painful experiences and find ways to move forward. His approach centers on listening closely and shaping care around each person’s goals and values.
He brings five years of practice in Utah to his therapeutic work. Sessions combine client-centered conversation with practical strategies drawn from cognitive behavioral methods and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Mindfulness and psychodynamic ideas also appear in his work when they fit a person’s situation. This mix aims to reduce distress and build everyday coping skills.
Matthew often helps people who struggle with panic attacks, social anxiety, mood disorders, and post-traumatic stress. He also supports those wrestling with shame, guilt, forgiveness, life purpose, and self-love. Therapy focuses on clear steps clients can try between sessions as well as reflection during meetings.
People can expect a straightforward, collaborative style. The therapist and client set goals together, test what works, and adjust plans over time. Progress is measured in practical changes such as fewer panic episodes, calmer reactions to stress, or clearer direction in life.
To begin, readers should use the site’s Start Therapy flow to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions according to availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How therapeutic approaches shape online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person’s experience and priorities, so sessions begin by understanding what matters most to the individual and shaping meetings around those goals. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) teaches ways to accept difficult feelings while taking action aligned with personal values, which can help with anxiety, depression, and life direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and provides step-by-step techniques to reduce symptoms like panic and persistent worry.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods fit best. Plans are adjusted over time based on how well strategies are working and what the client prefers.
Confirm the available session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into daily life by reducing travel and allowing appointments during breaks or evenings. It can also allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and let clients choose quieter times that work for them. Licensed professionals, including this therapist, tailor online sessions to match goals and practical needs rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Utah
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist address?
He focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, and depression, plus related areas like panic attacks and social anxiety.
What is his general therapy style?
His work is client-centered, meaning he listens and builds therapy around each person’s goals while using practical techniques from other approaches.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has five years of professional experience providing mental health care in Utah.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds the title LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and practices in Utah.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with this therapist?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.