- Depression and anxiety
- Attachment issues
- CBT and DBT methods
About Matthew
Matthew Kiefer is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with 11 years of clinical experience. He practices in Utah and works with issues such as depression, anxiety, parenting concerns, ADHD, trauma, grief, and relationship struggles. Matthew focuses on practical help for people navigating big early-adulthood transitions like starting careers, changing relationships, and managing new responsibilities.
He uses straightforward conversation and active work in sessions. He draws on cognitive behavioral techniques and dialectical skills to help people notice patterns and try different responses. Attachment-based ideas guide how he looks at early relationship wounds and how those continue to affect adult bonds.
Matthew combines client-centered methods with acceptance and commitment approaches. That means sessions often include values-based goal setting, acceptance strategies, and skill practice for handling strong emotions. He also pays attention to family dynamics and parenting issues when relevant to a person’s current problems.
People meet him for help with stress, anger, addictions, or for support after abuse or loss. He works with concerns linked to adoption and foster care, attachment issues, and blended family dynamics. He also addresses challenges tied to neurodiversity, including autism and Asperger syndrome.
Matthew’s work is practical and conversational. Sessions focus on small, usable steps and clearer communication. To begin, users follow the site’s online matching process and schedule a first session to see how the approach fits their goals.
How his approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters to a person and taking steps toward those values even when feelings are hard. It can help with anxiety, low mood, and feeling stuck. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns shape current connections and helps people build more secure ways of relating to others.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Matthew collaborates with each person to decide which methods make sense for their goals and preferences. That means trying different techniques, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan as needed.
Confirm the specific online session formats before booking because the biography does not list them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around school, work, or parenting by removing travel time and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. They also allow using exercises, worksheets, and behavioral tasks between sessions so skills can be practiced in everyday life. Licensed professionals can adapt techniques like CBT and DBT exercises to work over video or phone, depending on the agreed format.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
11+ years
Listed in
South Carolina, Utah, Georgia, Idaho
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He helps people with depression, anxiety, stress, grief, trauma, addiction, ADHD, parenting concerns, and family-related problems.
What is his general therapy style?
His approach blends client-centered listening with practical techniques from CBT, DBT, ACT, and attachment-based work to build skills and clarify values.
How much experience does he have?
He has 11 years of experience working in mental health as a counselor and youth mentor.
What are his credentials and location?
He holds LPC and LCPC credentials and practices in Utah with licensure details listed as SC LPC and ID LCPC in his records.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. He does not accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are offered.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.
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