- Men's wellbeing focus
- Direct listening style
- Goal oriented work
About Matthew
Matthew Daleo is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, trauma, and self-esteem struggles. He presents as calm and direct, and focuses on practical steps people can use between sessions. Matthew aims to make therapy feel manageable rather than overwhelming.
He brings nine years of experience across child and adult work, including time supporting youth in foster care and people coping with traumatic histories. That background informs how he listens for patterns that keep problems repeating and helps people try different approaches in everyday life.
Sessions center on active listening, reflection, and empathy. Matthew prioritizes clear communication and works side by side with people to set realistic goals. He encourages steady progress at a pace a person finds comfortable.
His practice involves straightforward strategies to reduce distress and improve how people show up in relationships. Matthew pays attention to family of origin issues, fatherhood concerns, communication and control problems, and common struggles such as guilt, impulsivity, and feelings of emptiness.
People looking for help with men's issues, caregiver stress, commitment issues, or challenges following separation or domestic violence can expect a practical, supportive approach. To start, he asks questions to understand each person's needs and then collaborates on a plan that fits their life and goals.
How evidence-based approaches translate to online work
Matthew draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that emphasize clear steps and real-world practice. One approach focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful patterns of thinking and behavior, helping people manage anxiety, mood problems, and impulsivity by trying small experiments between sessions. Another approach emphasizes building stronger communication and problem-solving skills, which can ease relationship strain, commitment doubts, and family of origin conflicts.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Matthew treats therapy as a collaboration and will help clients choose techniques that fit their goals, needs, and day-to-day life. He checks in about what is helping and adjusts the plan together as progress is made.
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let people meet from a quieter space or connect without needing to be on camera, depending on the available session formats. Ask about which formats are offered when arranging the first appointment.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
9+ years
Credentials
Indiana, Kentucky
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist commonly help with?
Matthew helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief, and low self-esteem. He also focuses on related areas like caregiver stress, communication problems, fatherhood issues, and men's issues.
What is his therapy style like?
He uses active listening, reflection, and empathy to guide sessions. The work is practical and goal oriented, with steps people can try between meetings.
How long has he been practicing?
He has nine years of clinical experience working with both children and adults, including youth in foster care and people with trauma histories.
What credentials and region are listed?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, with licensure in Kentucky (KY LCSW) and Indiana (IN LCSW), and his practice is based in Indiana.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin working together?
Click the Start Therapy button, fill out a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.