Matthew "Matt" Forbes, LCSW - Therapist in Utah

About Matthew

Matthew "Matt" Forbes uses straightforward talk therapy rooted in practical methods. He is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, licensed in Utah. Matt draws on nine years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, grief, and self-esteem concerns.

He creates a calm space where clients can share thoughts and feelings without judgment. He focuses on everyday problems like motivation, confidence, and coping with loss. He also addresses LGBT-related questions, intimacy and relationship concerns, and issues that affect work and life purpose.

Background and approach

Conversations are direct and geared toward finding small, usable steps forward. Matt blends cognitive behavioral techniques with an existential perspective. That means he looks at unhelpful thoughts and also helps people clarify what matters most to them.

Sessions are practical and reflective, with attention to choices and meaning as well as skills to manage emotions. He emphasizes collaboration and clear goals. Together clients and Matt identify manageable changes and track progress over time.

The process aims to build confidence and reduce overwhelm so daily life feels more manageable. Matt works with people who want honest conversation and tangible tools. His approach suits those facing depression, panic, parenting stresses, workplace strain, or the general strain of life transitions.

He encourages small steps that add up to meaningful change.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Matt combines cognitive behavioral therapy and existential therapy into a practical online practice. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It can help with anxiety, panic attacks, low mood, and stress by teaching skills that reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning.

Existential therapy centers on values, choice, and meaning. It invites clients to consider what matters most and how to live in line with those priorities. This approach can help with life purpose, grief, identity questions, and feelings of isolation.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Matt will collaborate with each person to decide whether CBT, existential ideas, or a mix fits best based on goals and preferences. Together they set clear aims and adjust methods as progress is made.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility. These formats let people fit therapy into busy schedules, check in between appointments, and maintain continuity when travel or relocation occurs. The variety of options makes it easier to access consistent support and to try different ways of meeting that feel most comfortable.

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.

Existential Therapy

Takes the larger questions seriously: meaning, choice, mortality, responsibility. Suited to periods when the difficulty is less a symptom than a sense that something has to change.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Matt address?

He helps with stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, coping with life changes, parenting, relationship and intimacy issues, depression, and related areas listed in his profile.

What is his therapeutic style like?

His style mixes practical, skill-based work with conversations about meaning and values. Sessions focus on both changing unhelpful thoughts and clarifying what matters to the client.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has nine years of professional therapy experience working with a variety of concerns including anxiety, grief, LGBT-related issues, and motivation.

What are his credentials and where is he located?

He is a licensed clinical social worker - LCSW - licensed in Utah with licence UT LCSW 9816120-3501.

In which languages can sessions be held?

Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to match different needs and schedules.

How are costs and payment handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; 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 scheduling according to therapist availability.

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Experience: 9 years
Licensed: Utah
Languages: English

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