- Compassionate listening
- Practical tools
- Men's wellbeing focus
About Matthew
Matthew Schwer is a licensed clinical social worker with five years of professional experience in Minnesota. He focuses on practical support for stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and relationship and family concerns. He aims to make the first step into therapy feel manageable and respects the effort it takes to get started.
In sessions he creates an open space where people can talk about thoughts and feelings without judgment. He listens closely and helps clients clarify what matters to them. Conversations move at a steady, readable pace so clients can try new ways of coping between meetings.
Matthew uses a mix of approaches depending on the person and the problem. He draws on client-centered work to follow the client's priorities. He also uses cognitive behavioral strategies to spot unhelpful thinking and build different habits. Mindfulness and skills from dialectical behavior therapy are available when learning emotion regulation or grounding techniques is useful.
He pays attention to relationship patterns and attachment concerns, and he helps people who feel isolated or stuck regain a sense of connection and direction. He also supports men who want to address issues tied to identity, guilt, shame, or life purpose.
Sessions are straightforward and focused on small, practical changes. People who prefer clear steps and a respectful, listening clinician may find his approach helpful. To begin, clients follow the site's start process and schedule according to availability.
How his approaches translate to online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on following the client's lead and creating a respectful conversation. Online sessions using this approach let the therapist listen closely and help clients set their own goals and pace.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people identify unhelpful thinking and develop different behavior patterns. In an online setting this often means working together on concrete exercises and trying small experiments between sessions to test new ways of thinking.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, contributes skills for managing intense emotions and improving communication. Online work with DBT tools can include practicing grounding, distress tolerance, and communication skills in real life between meetings.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't worked before. Together they try methods that fit the client's needs and adjust as progress is reviewed.
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Confirm the available online and in-person options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time so therapy fits into daily life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
Minnesota
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Matthew commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, relationship and family problems, plus related issues like abandonment, attachment, body image, and men's issues.
What is his general therapy style?
He offers a warm, client-centered style that prioritizes open conversation and practical steps. Sessions combine listening with skill-building from cognitive behavioral and mindfulness approaches.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has five years of professional experience working in clinical settings and community care in Minnesota.
What credential and region should I know about?
He holds a Minnesota Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker credential, shown as MN LICSW, and practices in Minnesota.
Can I work with him if I live in another country?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not specify session formats. Please confirm the current session options before booking.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.