- Client-centered approach
- CBT strategies
- Motivational interviewing
About Matthew
Matthew Johnson, III is an LCSW with 24 years in social work and two decades as a licensed clinical social worker. He helps people who are facing addiction, grief, depression, anxiety, relationship strain, and stress. He also supports those dealing with parenting concerns, intimacy struggles, career stress, and major life changes.
Matthew uses a client-centered style that aims to make people feel heard and understood. He pairs that with cognitive behavioral techniques to help identify unhelpful thoughts and try practical alternatives. Motivational interviewing is used when people are ambivalent about change or need help finding the reasons to move forward.
Sessions focus on talking through emotions, finding coping strategies, and practicing new ways of thinking and acting. Matthew works collaboratively with each person to set small, realistic goals and measure progress over time. He pays attention to family of origin issues, attachment and abandonment concerns, and patterns that affect current relationships.
His experience includes working with addiction and bereavement, and he applies that background to issues like first responder stress, compassion fatigue, and fatherhood concerns. People can expect straightforward conversation and constructive feedback aimed at helping them cope and grow.
Based in Louisiana, Matthew helps people learn skills to manage anger, improve communication, handle separation or divorce, and rebuild self-esteem. He emphasizes steady steps toward becoming the person clients want to be.
How his approaches translate to online work
Matthew uses a client-centered approach that focuses on your goals and feelings, making room for what matters most to you. This approach helps when the main need is to be heard and understood before taking next steps.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with more useful ones. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress where changing thought patterns can reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning.
Motivational interviewing helps when someone feels stuck or unsure about change. It uses guided conversation to build motivation and clarify personal reasons for moving forward, which can be helpful for addiction or lifestyle changes.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. Matthew works collaboratively to match methods to your needs, goals, and preferences, and he will adjust the plan as progress is made.
Please confirm which online session formats are offered before booking since the biography does not list specific formats. Online work can make scheduling easier, allow shorter check-ins during a busy day, and reduce travel time so therapy fits into everyday life more readily.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
Matthew works with concerns such as addictions, grief, depression, anxiety, relationship and family issues, parenting stress, anger, and career-related strain.
How would he approach my situation in therapy?
He uses a client-centered approach to create space for your concerns, then applies cognitive behavioral techniques to shift unhelpful thoughts and motivational interviewing when change feels difficult.
What is his professional background?
He has 24 years of social work experience and has been a licensed clinical social worker for 20 years, with particular experience in addictions and bereavement.
Where is he based and what credential does he hold?
He practices in Louisiana and holds the LCSW credential as listed in his biography.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify the formats used.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.