- Laid-back collaborative style
- Mindfulness and CBT
- Focus on life changes
About Matthew
Matthew "Matt" Daues is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 25 years of experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and problems related to money and finances. Matt takes a relaxed, straightforward approach and focuses on helping people set clear goals they can try between sessions.
He looks at the whole person - emotional health, physical health, and social or economic factors that affect everyday life. Sessions are collaborative: he listens, asks questions, and helps clients decide what they want to change. Matt uses practical tools to help people cope and find small, steady improvements.
His methods include elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, mindfulness, and Motivational Interviewing. He also draws on solution-focused techniques and relaxation exercises that can be practiced during a visit. Mindfulness and meditation skills may be introduced and practiced in session when helpful.
Matt has worked with a broad range of concerns across his career, including mood disorders, sleep problems, anger, relationship strain, parenting challenges, career transitions, and compassion fatigue. He aims to help clients build skills for managing everyday stressors and make choices that match their values.
People who prefer a calm, goal-oriented style may find his approach fitting. He emphasizes practical steps, clear goals, and collaboration so clients can track progress and adjust plans as life changes.
How his approaches translate to online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify what matters most to them and take small, value-based steps. It’s useful for stress, anxiety, depression, and decisions about work or finances. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills for changing unhelpful patterns. It can help with mood disorders, panic, and sleep problems. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus, and these skills are often paired with other techniques.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Matt will discuss goals and preferences and try methods that fit the person’s needs. He tailors exercises and homework to what feels doable in daily life and adjusts the plan over time based on progress and feedback.
The therapist biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people practice mindfulness or relaxation between appointments. Licensed professionals can still use structured CBT exercises, motivational interviewing, and guided mindfulness in remote sessions, and these techniques translate well to conversations and home practice.
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Matt commonly help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, sleep problems, anger, relationship and family issues, parenting, career transitions, and money and financial issues.
How would you describe his therapy style?
His style is relaxed and collaborative. He listens, helps people set goals, and uses practical exercises to work toward those goals.
What experience does he bring to sessions?
He has 25 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of mood and life concerns, and he applies that background in a straightforward, problem-solving way.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
He holds LCSW and CSW credentials and practices in Missouri. The biography also notes licensure in California.
Which languages are sessions provided in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How is cost handled for therapy with him?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; 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 a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.