- Warm interactive style
- Attachment informed care
- Practical coping skills
About David
Dr. David Mathews welcomes people who are looking for steady, respectful help with relationship and family concerns. He is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with a Doctorate in Psychology and brings 35 years of counseling experience. He aims to make the first step feel manageable and to provide straightforward support for parenting, stress, anxiety, grief, addiction-related concerns, and other common struggles.
He uses a warm and interactive style and focuses on building a professional, mutually respectful relationship. Sessions tend to be conversational and goal-focused, with an emphasis on understanding how attachment and development shape current difficulties. He also draws on cognitive-behavioral ideas to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses.
Dr. Mathews has worked with people affected by trauma, intimate partner violence, bullying, and harmful behaviors witnessed in homes or communities. He also supports those dealing with emotional regulation, depression, sexual violence, and intimacy-related issues. He avoids stigmatizing labels and treats people with sensitivity and compassion.
His approach blends Attachment-Based Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), along with perspectives that consider power and development. He explains options clearly and tailors conversations and plans to each person’s needs.
If someone feels ready to start, he invites them to take that first step and offers steady support as they work through their current life challenges.
How attachment, emotions, and thoughts guide online work
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns in closeness and trust. It helps people notice long-standing ways of relating and try different responses in relationship and family situations.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on how thoughts and behaviors keep problems going. It offers clear strategies to test unhelpful thoughts and practice new behaviors for anxiety, depression, and stress management.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy centers on the experience of feelings in relationships. It helps people name emotions, see what they mean, and respond to one another in ways that strengthen bonds and reduce conflict.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to identify goals and try methods that fit their needs and preferences. That collaborative process helps shape which of these approaches is emphasized over time.
Confirm the current session options before booking so you know how sessions are delivered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day and reduce travel time. They also allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and can be scheduled to match work and family rhythms. Licensed professionals can use these options to keep progress moving forward while tailoring session length and frequency to practical life demands.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
35+ years
Listed in
Minnesota
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Dr. Mathews address?
He works with relationship and family issues as well as trauma and abuse, parenting struggles, stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, intimacy concerns, anger, self-esteem, and depression.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His style is warm and interactive. He focuses on building a respectful professional relationship and uses conversational, goal-oriented sessions.
What is his professional background?
He has a Doctorate in Psychology and 35 years of experience as a counselor and therapist working with a wide range of concerns.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
He is a LICSW and practices in Minnesota.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.