Matthew Johnson, III, LCSW - Therapist in Louisiana

About Matthew

Matthew Johnson, III is a licensed clinical social worker in Louisiana with 24 years of experience. He focuses on family and parenting concerns along with relationship and addiction issues. He aims to create a calm space where people can say what they feel and think without judgment.

He uses a client-centered stance that starts by listening closely to each person's story. That helps him understand what feels stuck and what strengths are already present.

Background and approach

He also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to identify patterns in thinking and behavior that keep problems going. Motivational interviewing is part of his toolbox when people need help finding reasons to change. That approach is useful for addictions and for making sustained shifts in habits.

Sessions combine validation of feelings with clear, practical steps to try between meetings. In sessions he works collaboratively, offering feedback and concrete coping strategies. He aims to help people process difficult emotions and learn new ways to handle stress, grief, anger, and relationship conflicts.

The goal is steady emotional growth rather than quick fixes. Matthew has experience with individuals, couples, and families and brings that background into conversations about parenting and family roles. He invites people to explore changes in thinking, feeling, and acting so they can move toward the life they want.

Approaches that fit online family work

Client-centered therapy is about listening first and following each person's pace. It helps people feel understood and builds a working relationship before tackling problems. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect and offers practical experiments to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress. Motivational interviewing helps people find their own reasons to change and can be especially helpful with addictions or when motivation is low.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Matthew will talk with each person about goals and preferences and then test what feels most helpful. That collaborative process lets the plan shift as progress happens and as needs change.

Online sessions using video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging add flexibility for people juggling family and work. These options let conversations fit into busy schedules and allow follow-up between sessions when useful. Many people find the range of formats makes it easier to keep momentum and try new coping strategies in real life.

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.

Motivational Interviewing

A way of working through mixed feelings about change without being pushed. The therapist helps you weigh things up and find your own reasons, which often makes a difficult decision feel less stuck.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he help with?

He works with a wide range of issues including addictions, relationship and family problems, grief, depression, anxiety, stress, parenting challenges, anger, self esteem, and coping with life changes.

How would he describe his therapy style?

He emphasizes a client-centered approach that listens first, then offers practical feedback. He combines that with cognitive behavioral techniques and motivational interviewing when useful.

What is his professional background?

He has 24 years of social work experience and has spent much of that time working with addictions and bereavement alongside family issues.

What credentials and location are listed?

He is an LCSW licensed in Louisiana under LA LCSW 5531 and practices from that state.

Which languages are supported and does he work internationally?

Sessions are offered in English and he does not accept international clients.

In what formats are sessions offered?

He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as session formats.

How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?

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

How do I begin working with him?

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

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Addictions
Relationship issues
Family conflicts

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 24 years
Licensed: Louisiana
Languages: English

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