Therapist profile
Matthew "Matt" Daues, LCSW, CSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Family and parenting focus
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- CBT strategies
- Mindfulness exercises
- Motivational interviewing
About Matthew
Matthew "Matt" Daues is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 25 years of experience, licensed in California and Missouri. He focuses on common household pressures like stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, relationship strain, family concerns, and parenting challenges. He also lists ADHD, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes among his areas of focus.
Matt’s manner is described as laid back. He listens first and then helps people set practical goals. Sessions often include straightforward strategies to manage mood, stress, and everyday conflicts at home.
He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness, and Motivational Interviewing. That means sessions may involve noticing unhelpful thoughts, building small behavior changes, practicing mindfulness or brief motivational conversations to move toward goals.
Meditation and simple mindfulness exercises can be done during sessions when helpful. Matt also considers medical, physical, and social factors that affect someone’s daily life. He aims to help people make their own choices about next steps rather than prescribing one path.
People looking for help with parenting strain, family problems, or relationship stress will find an approach geared to practical coping skills and clearer decision making. He works with adults and frames work around achievable steps for daily life, sleep, mood, and managing worry.
To begin, adults are invited to use the site’s matching process and schedule an initial appointment to discuss current concerns and goals.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking committed steps toward them. Online work with ACT often uses short exercises to notice what matters most and small actions to reduce avoidance. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and offers simple skills to test new ways of behaving. Online sessions can include homework and brief practice between meetings. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and collaboration; in a session the therapist reflects concerns and helps the person steer toward their own goals.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try techniques, and adjust what is used based on what helps. That collaborative process aims to match practical methods to daily life issues like sleep, mood, parenting strain, and relationship stress.
The original biography does not specify particular online formats, so confirm the session options before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into a busy home life because meetings can be scheduled around work, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, or remove travel time. The focus remains on workable strategies and exercises that can be practiced between sessions to manage stress and improve routines.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Missouri, California, Colorado
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Which family and parenting concerns does he address?
He supports adults dealing with parenting stress, blended family issues, divorce and separation impacts, and other family problems. These topics are listed among his focus areas.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His style is laid back and practical. He listens, helps set goals, and uses brief exercises such as mindfulness and relaxation during sessions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 25 years of experience as a social worker working with mood and anxiety concerns and aging-related issues.
What credentials and region are listed?
He is listed as LCSW and CSW, with licensure in California and Missouri.
In what language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current online session options before scheduling.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.
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