- Practical coping skills
- Men's wellbeing focus
- Values and purpose
About Matthew
Matthew "Matt" Forbes is a licensed clinical social worker in Utah with nine years of professional experience. He focuses on practical, day-to-day concerns like stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, and motivation. He also addresses issues commonly raised by men, including fatherhood and identity-related questions. His approach is straightforward and centered on helping people take the next step toward a more manageable life.
Matt favors a conversational, collaborative style in sessions. He creates space for people to say what they really mean and to name what feels hard. He uses concrete techniques to reduce anxious thoughts and to build routines that support confidence and energy. He also brings conversations about meaning, values, and purpose into the work when people are wrestling with life direction.
Clients can expect clear goals and regular check-ins on progress. Matt blends evidence-based strategies with open discussion about feelings and identity. He pays attention to family of origin issues, workplace stress, and struggles tied to relationships and intimacy. He works with clients on parenting concerns and fatherhood issues when they come up.
He has experience with LGBT and gender dysphoria concerns and supports people exploring sexuality and self-love. Matt also helps with grief, forgiveness, guilt and shame, and isolation or loneliness. For seasonal mood shifts and panic symptoms he uses focused tools to reduce immediate distress and to plan longer-term coping.
If someone wants to begin, they select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist’s availability.
How CBT and Existential Work Translate to Online Therapy
CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on noticing and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It provides practical exercises and step-by-step strategies to reduce anxiety, manage panic symptoms, and improve mood. Existential Therapy helps people clarify values and life purpose. It centers conversations about meaning, responsibility, and what matters day to day when someone feels stuck or unfulfilled.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose which methods fit their goals and preferences. That collaborative process includes trying techniques, checking what helps, and shifting focus when something is not working.
The profile does not specify which session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Phone sessions can be helpful when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Video options often let the therapist use worksheets and visual tools during a session. Licensed professionals aim to adapt tools like CBT exercises and values-based conversations so they work in whatever format is chosen.
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Experience
9+ years
Credentials
Utah
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, self-esteem, and motivation. He also addresses workplace issues, relationship and intimacy concerns, and questions around sexuality and gender identity.
What is the therapeutic style like?
The style is conversational and collaborative with a focus on clear goals. Sessions blend practical coping techniques with deeper discussion about values and life direction.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has nine years of professional therapy experience working with a range of issues including grief, anxiety, and men’s wellbeing topics.
What credential does the therapist hold and where is he based?
He holds an LCSW, which is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and is licensed in Utah.
Are sessions available in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.