- Practical coping skills
- Values and life meaning
- Parenting support
About Matthew
Matthew "Matt" Forbes is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Utah with nine years of experience. He helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, and challenges around motivation and confidence. He aims to create a calm, open space where people can speak honestly about what’s on their mind.
Matt focuses on practical steps as well as exploring what matters most to each person. He draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to spot unhelpful thinking and try small, doable changes. He also uses existential approaches to look at values, meaning, and the bigger questions people face.
Clients often bring relationship or intimacy concerns, parenting strain, career stress, and identity issues such as LGBT concerns or gender dysphoria. He also supports people dealing with anger, loneliness, guilt, and family-of-origin problems. The work balances short-term coping skills with deeper reflection about life direction.
Sessions are conversational and direct. Matt listens, asks clear questions, and offers concrete strategies to test between sessions. He encourages small experiments that can shift mood and confidence over time.
People choosing therapy with him can expect a collaborative process. He helps set goals together and adjusts methods based on what’s working. His approach is practical, respectful, and focused on helping people move toward a more satisfying life.
How CBT and Existential Work Translate to Online Sessions
Matthew integrates cognitive behavioral ideas and existential thinking into therapy so each session has both practical steps and space for deeper questions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety and improve mood. It is useful for stress, panic, low motivation, and symptoms of depression.Existential Therapy helps people clarify their values, find purpose, and face life transitions with more honesty. This approach can help when someone feels stuck, questions identity, or wants to explore meaning after loss or big changes.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist invites clients to try methods and gives feedback about what helps. Together they shape goals and choose techniques that fit the client's needs and preferences.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people continue work while living in another state or country, since this therapist accepts international clients.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Utah
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting issues, LGBT-related concerns, and relationship and intimacy-related difficulties.
What is his general therapy style?
The style is conversational and collaborative, combining practical skill-building with time for reflecting on values and life meaning.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He brings nine years of professional therapy experience to his work with clients.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds the LCSW credential in Utah and practices there.
Which languages and international arrangements are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and the therapist accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.