Matthew Christensen, LCSW

Matthew Christensen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 13 years in the mental health field. He offers straightforward support for people facing anxiety, depression, stress, addiction, trauma, and relationship or parenting strains. Matthew uses a calm, respectful style and aims to meet each person where they are.

Matthew keeps sessions practical and focused on everyday problems. He listens first, then helps people set small, doable steps toward their goals. His approach is warm and person-centered, which means the client's priorities guide the work.

He draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to help people notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas to help people live by their values even when things are difficult. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills and emotion-focused techniques appear when emotional regulation or relationship patterns are central concerns.

Matthew has experience helping people with ADHD, grief, intimacy-related issues, anger, chronic pain and illness, and substance use concerns. He also supports people working through abandonment wounds, caregiver stress, codependency, and life-purpose questions. His track record includes work with trauma and post-traumatic stress.

Sessions are offered from Idaho and are conducted in English. Matthew emphasizes collaboration and slow, steady progress so people can build on small successes toward a more stable daily life.

How Matthew Uses Practical Approaches Online

Matthew often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going, and then practice small changes that lead to better daily routines. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, ADHD challenges, and patterns that affect relationships.

He also blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify their values and take action toward them even when emotions are hard. ACT can help with chronic pain, grief, and ongoing stress by shifting focus from fighting feelings to building a meaningful life.

Finding the right approach is a team effort. Matthew works with each person to decide which tools fit their needs and goals, and adapts techniques as progress is made. This collaborative process helps tailor sessions whether someone needs skills training, values work, or emotion-focused conversations.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video allows face-to-face interaction for skills practice and deeper conversation. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging offer brief check-ins, ongoing support between sessions, and a flexible way to stay connected during busy days.

These options give practical flexibility so therapy can fit into work, parenting, and daily life while keeping the focus on real change and steady progress.