Matthew Frank, LICSW - Therapist in Minnesota

About Matthew

Matthew Frank is a licensed clinical social worker who focuses on practical support for everyday struggles. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, depression, and life changes. He meets clients where they are and helps them take small, manageable steps forward.

His approach emphasizes personal strengths and clear, down-to-earth guidance. Matthew uses tools from therapies that teach skills you can use right away. He draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice difficult thoughts without getting stuck in them.

Background and approach

He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and replace them with more helpful ones. Mindfulness-based practices are part of sessions when settling the body and mind is useful. Sessions are conversational and goal-focused.

He helps people set realistic goals and practices between sessions so progress carries into daily life. Matthew encourages self-compassion while addressing issues like guilt, shame, and isolation. With three years of experience as a LICSW - Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker - in Minnesota, he blends practical strategies with a collaborative attitude.

He explains tools plainly and adapts them to each person’s needs. Parents reading this will find direct guidance for parenting stress and communication problems. The pace is steady and the work is collaborative, aimed at building skills that help at home and beyond.

Therapeutic approaches and online care that fit your life

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting controlled by them. It focuses on values and small, consistent actions that move a person toward what matters. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and gives practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns and reduce anxiety or low mood.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences, then try techniques that match those needs. If something isn’t working, methods are adjusted so the plan fits the person rather than forcing a single model.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy easier to fit into a busy life. These formats let people check in from home, follow up between sessions with short messages, or use a regular video appointment for deeper work. The variety aims to give practical flexibility while keeping the focus on building skills and steady progress.

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.

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.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Concrete skills for riding out strong emotion, tolerating distress, and handling relationships without things escalating. The skills are practised in daily life, so between-session support by message or phone fits naturally.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does he help with?

Common concerns include stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, depression, and coping with life changes. He also addresses related areas like communication problems, guilt and shame, and loneliness.

What is his therapy style like?

Sessions are conversational and goal-focused with an emphasis on practical skills. He helps people set achievable steps and practices to use between meetings.

What training and experience does he have?

He holds the LICSW credential and has three years of professional experience working with the listed concerns. He frames therapy around each person’s strengths and story.

Where is he licensed to practice?

He is licensed in Minnesota as a LICSW with license number MN LICSW 25810. Sessions are provided by a licensed professional operating from that state.

Which languages and regions are supported?

Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are accepted.

What session formats are available?

He meets with clients through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to allow different modes of communication.

How is cost handled?

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

How do I begin working with him?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.

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Experience: 3 years
Licensed: Minnesota
Languages: English

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