- Men's wellbeing
- Mindfulness practices
- Goal focused
About Matthew
Matthew "Matt" Daues is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 25 years of experience. He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood concerns, ADHD, sleep problems, anger, low self-esteem, and issues tied to work and parenting. He also focuses on men's issues and life transitions. Matt practices in Missouri and works in English.
Matt keeps a relaxed, straightforward style in sessions. He listens first, then helps people set clear goals. He encourages practical steps and uses mindfulness exercises and breathing work right in session when helpful. Sessions are collaborative and paced to each person's needs.
His background spans community and clinical settings across a long career as a social worker. He draws on a whole-person approach that considers emotional and physical health as well as social and financial factors that affect wellbeing. That outlook guides how he and a client decide on priorities and next steps.
Matt uses a mix of methods rather than a single technique. He commonly draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy to match the moment and the client's goals. He aims for practical tools people can use between sessions.
People who choose Matt can expect a calm presence, direct conversation, and an emphasis on small, achievable changes. He helps people make decisions, manage mood shifts, and build routines that support better daily functioning.
How his approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts while committing to actions that reflect their values; it can help with mood problems and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on changing patterns of thinking and behavior to reduce anxiety and depression symptoms and improve daily routines. Mindfulness Therapy teaches awareness and simple attention practices to calm the mind and manage stress, and these practices can be practiced during sessions.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to a person's goals and experiment with techniques together. If one method isn't helping, he can try different strategies or combine approaches to better match what the person needs and prefers.
Confirm current session options before booking, as specific online formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow people to use brief check-ins or guided mindfulness practice during a break. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT exercises, ACT values work, and mindfulness practices to work over distance while helping clients build skills they can use day to day.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
25+ years
Credentials
Missouri, California, Colorado
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood concerns, ADHD, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem issues, and related life challenges like parenting, career stress, and relationship strain.
What is his therapy style like?
Sessions are described as relaxed and collaborative. He listens, helps set goals, and focuses on practical steps people can try between sessions.
How much experience does he have?
He has 25 years of experience as a social worker across community and clinical settings, which informs a whole-person approach to care.
What credentials and location should I know about?
He holds LCSW and CSW credentials and practices in Missouri. He also holds a California LCSW credential.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule based on the therapist's availability.