Therapist profile
Matthew "Matt" Forbes, LCSW
Utah
LCSW - Anxiety and Anger support
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- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, Utah / 9816120-3501
- NPI1184088247
- Experience9 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationUtah
About
- CBT
- Existential Therapy
- Stress management
About Matthew
Matthew "Matt" Forbes is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Utah with nine years of clinical experience. He helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, and issues around self-esteem and motivation. He also works with clients on LGBT-related concerns, relationship and intimacy difficulties, parenting questions, and anger.
Matt focuses on straightforward conversation and practical steps. Sessions look at what's happening now and what patterns keep repeating. He uses clear exercises and questions to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try out different responses. That can reduce reactivity and make everyday interactions easier.
People come to him worried about workplace stress, trouble connecting with partners, or resentment that builds over time. He also supports those processing family of origin problems, fatherhood issues, and questions about gender and sexuality. He can address panic symptoms, seasonal mood shifts, and the fatigue that comes from care roles.
His approach blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with elements of existential thinking. That means he helps people spot thought patterns and also brings attention to values, life meaning, and decision points. Conversations are practical and direct, aimed at clearer choices rather than jargon.
Matt offers a straightforward way to start change. He asks about goals, what has been tried already, and where small adjustments could make a noticeable difference. The focus is on manageable steps that fit into everyday life and reduce the moments of snapping, shutting down, or avoiding hard conversations.
How sessions work
How his approaches work for online sessions
Matthew uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Existential Therapy in ways that translate well to online work. CBT involves identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavioral experiments to reduce reactivity and mood swings. That approach can help with anger outbursts, workplace stress, and panic symptoms through concrete skills and short homework tasks.Existential Therapy focuses on values, meaning, and the practical choices people make. It helps when frustration comes from life transitions, questions about identity, or feeling stuck. These conversations are about clarifying priorities and making more deliberate decisions rather than relying on impulse.
Finding the right mix of methods is collaborative. He will discuss goals and try approaches to see what fits the client's preferences and needs. That process is ongoing and adjusts as progress is made.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Many clients find this helps them practice new responses in everyday life and keep momentum between sessions.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Utah
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, LGBT-related concerns, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting, anger, and related areas such as career and depression.
What is his general therapy style?
He uses a practical, conversational style that combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and existential thinking to focus on thought patterns and life choices.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has nine years of professional therapy experience working with a range of concerns including stress, grief, and motivation.
What are his credentials and location?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Utah.
Which languages and international clients are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Matthew accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not listed in the biography; confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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