Matthew "Matt" Daues, LCSW, CSW - Therapist in Missouri

About Matthew

Matthew "Matt" Daues is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 25 years of experience. He offers a calm, down-to-earth style that focuses on practical steps. He helps with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, mood concerns such as depression and bipolar, plus parenting and broader life changes.

Sessions aim to clarify goals and build skills that fit each person’s life. Matt pays attention to the whole person, including emotional and physical health and financial or social factors that matter.

Background and approach

He listens first, then helps clients set clear, realistic goals. Sessions may include short mindfulness or relaxation exercises done together. His background includes long clinical experience across a range of mental health issues.

He uses techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Client-Centered approaches. These methods are chosen to match what a person needs and prefers. Therapy with Matt is collaborative.

He works with people to find solutions, develop coping skills, and make concrete changes. Parents reading this will find straightforward guidance on parenting stress and related concerns. Matt holds LCSW and CSW credentials and practices from Missouri.

He offers video, phone, live chat, and text-based sessions for flexible scheduling. To begin, follow the platform’s sign-up steps to match and schedule a first appointment.

Approaches that translate to online support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on clarifying what matters most and taking small actions toward those values. It helps with stress, anxiety, and making life changes by teaching practical ways to move forward even when feelings are uncomfortable.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses concrete exercises and short experiments to reduce anxiety, manage mood symptoms, and improve sleep or daily routines.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental conversation where the therapist follows the person's lead. This approach supports self-direction and helps people build confidence and clearer goals.

Finding the right fit is part of the work. Matt will collaborate with each person to try approaches that match their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they refine what helps most and adjust methods over time.

Online therapy makes regular sessions easier to keep. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions offer a simpler option, and live chat or text messaging work for brief check-ins or messaging between appointments. These formats add flexibility for busy schedules and support steady progress without requiring travel.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Matt address?

He works with stress, anxiety, anger, self-esteem, mood conditions like depression and bipolar, parenting issues, sleeping problems, ADHD, and related concerns.

What is his therapy style like?

His style is laid back and practical. He listens first, then helps set goals and tries techniques that fit a person's daily life.

How much experience does he have?

He brings 25 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of mental health issues.

What credentials and location are listed?

He holds LCSW and CSW credentials: CA LCSW 105291 and CO LCSW CSW.09930701, and practices from Missouri.

Are sessions offered in other languages?

Sessions are offered in English.

Which session formats are available?

He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs.

How does pricing work?

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

How do I start working with him?

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

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Anger management
Self esteem

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 25 years
Licensed: Missouri, California, Colorado
Languages: English

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