Profile / United States
Matthew Christensen, LCSW
Idaho
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Anxiety and Relationships
See online therapy options- CBT informed
- Skills focused
- Values based
About Matthew
Matthew Christensen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Idaho with 13 years of experience. He works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, ADHD, relationship and family concerns, grief, intimacy issues, parenting struggles, and anger.
Matthew focuses on practical, structured work that helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. He uses approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy to guide sessions. Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented, with an emphasis on real-life skills and specific steps to try between meetings.
In early meetings he helps people clarify what they want to change and which small skills could help. He pays attention to thoughts, behaviors, and relationship patterns that keep problems going. When trauma or addiction are part of the picture, he looks for manageable ways to reduce their impact on daily life.
Matthew describes his style as relaxed and respectful. He works at a pace the person is comfortable with and focuses on concrete goals rather than abstract talk. He aims to help people build routines and reactions that better match their values and priorities.
He has experience supporting people through divorce and separation, caregiver stress, chronic pain or illness, codependency, substance concerns, fatherhood issues, polyamory and non-monogamous relationships, and mood or grief-related difficulties. People who want practical, step-by-step help with thinking patterns and behaviors may find his approach useful.
How his approaches translate to online work
Matthew commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) which focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce distress. CBT is practical and often includes brief exercises or experiments to try between sessions that address anxiety, depression, and patterns that keep problems going.He also draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which helps people clarify what matters to them and take committed steps toward those values while learning to live with difficult feelings. Client-Centered Therapy informs his approach too, keeping sessions grounded in what each person finds most useful and pacing work according to individual needs.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. He will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals and preferences, adjusting strategies as progress or challenges emerge.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so sessions can be scheduled around work or caregiving. Licensed professionals can adapt the methods described above to remote sessions through whichever formats are offered.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Idaho
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, ADHD, relationship and family concerns, grief, intimacy issues, parenting, and anger.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a practical, person-centered style that emphasizes clear goals, skill-building, and changes in thinking and behavior.
What is his clinical background?
He has 13 years of experience working in the mental health field and has supported people with a wide range of concerns including trauma, addiction, and developmental differences.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Idaho.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and services. 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 a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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