Profile / United States
Matthew "Matt" Forbes, LCSW
Utah
Utah LCSW - anxiety and life changes
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Existential Therapy
- LGBT related issues
About Matthew
Matthew "Matt" Forbes is a Utah-licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with nine years of practice experience. He helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, and issues related to LGBT identity. He also supports concerns such as self-esteem, motivation, and coping with life changes.
Matt uses clear, practical methods in sessions. He listens to what is happening now and helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and patterns. From there he offers tools to test different ways of responding to stress, sadness, or relationship pressures.
He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thought-behavior links. That approach is aimed at spotting specific thinking habits and trying concrete alternatives. He also brings ideas from Existential Therapy to help people reflect on meaning, values, and life choices when facing big transitions.
Sessions are conversational and focused on next steps. Matt encourages short experiments between meetings so changes can be tested in daily life. He keeps plans straightforward and checks progress regularly.
People contact him about a wide range of concerns beyond mood and anxiety, such as fatherhood issues, workplace conflict, panic attacks, and isolation. He notes gender dysphoria, forgiveness, and sexuality among his focus areas. Those topics are discussed in ways that link back to everyday decisions and coping strategies.
How CBT and existential ideas are used in online sessions
Matthew uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot thinking patterns that keep problems going and to try concrete alternatives. CBT sessions often focus on short, practical exercises, tracking thoughts, and testing new behaviors to see what changes.He also draws on Existential Therapy when people are weighing meaning, values, or life direction. That approach involves discussing choices, responsibility, and what matters most when coping with major life transitions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Matt will review the person's needs, goals, and preferences and suggest whether CBT, existential ideas, or a mix makes the most sense. This is done collaboratively, with regular checks to see what is helping.
Confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into daily life - for example a shorter check-in during a work break, or avoiding travel time. They also allow continuity of care when schedules or locations change, while keeping sessions focused on practical steps and follow-up between meetings.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Utah
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he address most often?
He commonly helps with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and self-esteem concerns. His work also covers relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting and fatherhood topics, and workplace problems.
How does he use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions?
He uses CBT to identify links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and then tests small changes. Sessions focus on practical steps and short experiments to try between meetings.
What is his professional background and experience?
He holds an LCSW and has nine years of professional therapy experience working with a range of mood and life concerns.
Where is he licensed to practice?
He is licensed as an LCSW in Utah and practices from that state.
Does he offer sessions in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He accepts international clients; confirm any regional or scheduling details when arranging sessions.
How are sessions arranged and paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Pricing details are provided during the scheduling process.
What should I do to start working with him?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing the short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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