Matthew Hughes, LCSW

Matthew Hughes is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Utah with five years of experience. He works with adults who struggle with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, and depression. He also addresses related concerns like guilt, shame, forgiveness, life purpose, panic, and social anxiety.

He approaches therapy as a collaborative process. Sessions focus on practical steps and clear goals rather than abstract talk. He combines several therapeutic methods to help people reduce distress and regain control over daily life.

For trauma-related difficulties he uses cognitive approaches that look at how experiences affect current thoughts and feelings. This includes working through distressing memories and the beliefs that keep pain active. For mood and anxiety concerns he uses solution-focused techniques and cognitive-behavioral tools to identify unhelpful thinking and test new behaviors.

Mindfulness practices are used to help people notice reactions without immediately acting on them. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) ideas are introduced to help clarify values and commit to steps that matter despite discomfort. Psychodynamic ideas may be used to understand patterns that repeat across relationships and situations.

Sessions are aimed at steady, practical change. Matthew helps people build skills to manage intense moments, reduce recurring worry, and repair self-trust. He guides straightforward work on anger, resentment, and the shame that often follows those feelings.

Therapeutic approaches for remote sessions