Matthew Christensen

LCSW

Idaho

Compassionate, practical support for change

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At a glance

Credentials

LCSW

License

LCSW, Idaho / LCSW 36921

NPI

1013275544

Experience

13 years

Languages

English

Location

Idaho

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.

1. • Person-centered approach
   • Motivational interviewing
   • Values-based action

   About Matthew

   Matthew Christensen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Idaho who helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, and trauma. He uses a calm, down-to-earth style and focuses on meeting people where they are. Matthew speaks English and draws on 13 years of experience in mental health work to support practical change.

   He works in a person-centered way that places the client’s goals first. That means sessions are guided by what feels most important to the person sitting in the room. He also uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons for change and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to build values-based action when skills are needed.

   Matthew blends talk-based methods with tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy when helpful. He aims for straightforward, useful strategies for problems like parenting stress, relationship concerns, grief, anger, and attention difficulties. He also supports people facing long-term conditions such as chronic pain, intellectual disability, or mood disorders.

   Clients can expect a respectful and nonjudgmental tone. Matthew emphasizes pacing sessions to match each person’s comfort and readiness. He recognizes the courage it takes to seek change and aims to make the process approachable.

   To begin, readers should use the site’s Start Therapy button to complete a brief matching questionnaire and then schedule according to therapist availability. The subscription used for sessions can be canceled at any time.

2. How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

   Matthew draws on Motivational Interviewing to help people clarify their own reasons for change and build motivation at a comfortable pace. This approach is useful for substance concerns, habits, and when someone feels stuck. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people identify what matters to them and take small steps toward those values, which can be helpful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions.
   
   He also practices a client-centered style, which means sessions are shaped around the person's goals and priorities rather than a fixed agenda. Finding the right approach is part of the work together; the therapist will collaborate with each person to choose techniques that fit their goals, needs, and preferences rather than assuming one method will suit everyone.
   
   The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example, reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during a work break, or letting someone choose a quieter place that works for them. Licensed professionals can adapt Motivational Interviewing and ACT for virtual sessions, using conversation, goal-setting, and home practice to keep progress moving.

4. Areas of expertise

   Primary focus

   Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseDepressionADHD

   Also works with

   Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger management

   Additional focus areas

   AbandonmentAutism and Asperger SyndromeCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionFatherhood issuesGuilt and shameIntellectual disabilityLife purposeMood disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)

   Therapeutic approaches

   Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Gottman MethodMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

   Experience

   13+ years

   Listed in

   Idaho

   Languages

   English

5. Frequently asked questions

   What problems does this therapist commonly address?

   Matthew works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, ADHD, relationship strain, grief, parenting issues, anger, and related concerns.

   What is Matthew's therapeutic style like?

   He offers a warm, laid-back, person-centered approach that keeps the client's goals front and center and adapts pace to each person's comfort.

   How much clinical experience does he have?

   He brings 13 years of experience in the mental health field, working with a range of concerns including mood issues, trauma, and developmental differences.

   Where is Matthew licensed and based?

   He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Idaho.

   Which languages are supported in sessions?

   Sessions are offered in English.

   What session formats are available?

   The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

   How does payment and cost work?

   Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

   How do I start working with him?

   Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.

6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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