Therapist profile
Matthew Christensen, LCSW
LCSW focusing on relationships and parenting
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- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting concerns
- Trauma and addiction
About Matthew
Matthew Christensen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Idaho with 13 years of experience in the mental health field. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, relationship strain, parenting challenges, grief, anger, and intimacy-related concerns. He also gives attention to issues such as ADHD, caregiver stress, fatherhood concerns, and relationship structures like polyamory.
Matthew uses a person-centered approach that focuses on listening and practical steps. Sessions are conversational and paced to the client's needs. He draws on several therapy methods, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy, choosing tools that fit the situation.
In session he helps people notice what matters to them, practice new behaviors, and manage intense emotions. For trauma-related concerns he combines memory-focused work with skills for emotion regulation. For parenting or relationship strain he concentrates on communication patterns and problem-solving that can be used day to day.
Matthew frames therapy as collaborative problem-solving. He pays attention to strengths and breaks problems into doable steps. People can expect straightforward talk, practical skills, and attention to how life responsibilities affect progress.
His clinical background includes work with mood disorders, substance-related concerns, grief, developmental differences, chronic illness stress, and separation or divorce. He speaks English and practices in Idaho as an LCSW, drawing on that experience to support adults handling pressures at home.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches used in online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to clarify what matters to them and to take small steps in that direction. It can help with anxiety, depression, and life role stress by focusing on values and practical actions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and replace them with more useful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, mood problems, and managing day-to-day stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for handling strong emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness, which can help with intense conflict or anger.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and current struggles and then suggest methods to try. This is a collaborative process and techniques can be adapted as needs change.
Confirm which session formats are available before booking, since the profile does not list specific options. Online sessions can make it easier to schedule appointments around parenting, work, or caregiving duties. They also let people choose shorter check-ins or more in-depth sessions depending on what fits their week. The focus is on practical tools and ways to weave therapy into everyday life rather than on a single rigid format.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Idaho
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of home and relationship problems does he help with?
He works with adults coping with relationship strain, parenting challenges, grief, intimacy issues, anger, and general family-related stress.
How would he describe his therapy style?
Sessions are person-centered and collaborative. He uses conversational, practical methods and matches techniques to what the client needs.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 13 years of experience in the mental health field working with mood disorders, trauma, addictions, ADHD, and parenting concerns.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He holds the LCSW credential and practices in Idaho.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are in English and he is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the profile.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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