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Matthew Harvey

Compassionate, practical support for life changes

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Credentials
LCSW
Experience
3 years
Licensed in
Tennessee
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Matthew

Matthew Harvey is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Tennessee. He focuses on stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and addiction-related concerns. He encourages people to lean on their own strengths when facing hard changes.

Matthew aims to support and empower those who want a more fulfilling life and are ready to take the first steps toward change. Matthew has three years of professional experience as an LCSW. He centers sessions on listening first and helping clients make practical plans they can try between meetings.

Background and approach

Conversations are straightforward and goal-oriented, with attention to motivation, confidence, and everyday coping skills. He works with concerns that often come up together, such as grief, trauma and abuse, anger, and life transitions. Matthew also addresses issues tied to identity and relationships, including LGBT concerns and relationship struggles.

He brings calm, steady guidance while helping clients break larger problems into small, manageable steps. Sessions may include exploring patterns that keep problems stuck, building skills to manage emotions, and setting realistic goals for change. Matthew treats each person as the expert of their own story and partners with them to use their strengths.

His approach is practical and supportive, aimed at helping people take real action in their daily lives. Clients who choose his service can expect short-term planning alongside longer-term work as needed. Matthew offers in-person care in Tennessee and online session options to fit different schedules and needs.

He conducts sessions in English as part of his practice.

Practical therapeutic approaches offered online

Evidence-based techniques form the backbone of his work. Cognitive-behavioral approaches focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to improve mood and reduce anxiety. This method is useful for stress, low mood, and patterns that keep problems going.

Skill-building strategies teach emotion regulation and coping tools people can use day to day. These techniques help with anger, cravings tied to addiction, and intense emotional reactions by giving clear steps to try when feelings rise.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Matthew will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before. Together they decide which techniques to try first and adjust the plan based on what works.

Online therapy makes regular support easier to fit into busy lives. Video calls allow face-to-face work, phone sessions provide a simpler option, and live chat or text messaging offer shorter check-ins and flexible communication between sessions. These formats help people keep momentum and practice new skills where they live and work.

Frequently asked questions

What issues does Matthew commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, self-esteem problems, depression, and addictions among other concerns like grief and trauma.
What is his general therapy style?
Sessions are direct and practical, with an emphasis on listening, building coping skills, and making small actionable plans between meetings.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has three years of professional experience as a licensed clinical social worker.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He is an LCSW licensed in Tennessee with credential TN LCSW 7272 and provides services based in Tennessee.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as ways to meet.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
3 years
Licensed
Tennessee
Languages
English

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