Profile / United States
Matthew Johnson, III, LCSW
Louisiana
LCSW - Addictions and Grief
See online therapy options- CBT methods
- Motivational interviewing
- Client centered
About Matthew
Matthew Johnson, III is an LCSW in Louisiana with 24 years of social work experience and 20 years as a licensed clinical social worker. He helps people who are dealing with addiction, grief, depression, anxiety, stress, relationship and family problems. He also addresses parenting and intimacy concerns, anger, self-esteem, career issues, and coping with major life changes.
He uses a client-centered lens combined with practical methods to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits. Matthew introduces everyday coping skills and steps people can try between sessions. He explains why certain reactions happen and then works with clients to test different responses in real life.
Sessions focus on clear problem-solving and emotional processing. Matthew offers constructive feedback and supports clients as they practice new behaviors. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice thought patterns that feed distress and then experiment with alternatives.
He also uses motivational interviewing techniques to help people clarify what they want and build small, realistic changes toward those goals. That approach is often used with addictions and when someone feels stuck about making a change.
Matthew has worked with individuals, couples, and families and has years of experience in bereavement and addiction services. His emphasis is on practical skills, steady emotional work, and helping clients take concrete steps toward the life they want.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Matthew commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and motivational interviewing when working with people online. CBT is a practical, skills-focused method that helps people notice thought patterns and try different behaviors to reduce distress. Motivational interviewing focuses on what matters to the person and helps build small steps toward change, which can be useful for addictions and life transitions.He also draws on a client-centered stance, which means sessions emphasize the client's goals and perspectives. Figuring out which approach fits best is a collaborative process. The therapist and client review progress and adjust methods based on needs, goals, and preferences so work stays practical and focused.
The therapist's session formats are not listed in the original biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit work into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They can also let someone focus on practice tasks and skill-building between sessions without rearranging a full day.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
24+ years
Listed in
Louisiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly address?
He works with addictions, grief, depression, anxiety, stress, relationship and family problems, parenting, intimacy, anger, self-esteem, bipolar concerns, and coping with life changes.
How does he use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
He uses CBT to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, then practice alternative responses and coping skills between sessions.
What is his professional background?
He has 24 years as a social worker and has been an LCSW for 20 years, with experience in addiction and bereavement services.
Where is he licensed to practice?
He is an LCSW licensed in Louisiana.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe, use the crisis numbers.