Matthew Christensen - Mental Health Counselor | The Center for Internet & Technology Addiction

Accepting new clients

13 years experience

About Matthew Christensen

Hi, My name is Matt. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Idaho with over 10 years of experience working in the Mental Health field. I have worked with clients with various concerns, including depression, anxiety, parenting problems, autism spectrum disorder, Couples issues, ADHD, and trauma. I am a person-centered counselor with a warm and compassionate and laid-back style. I believe in treating others with respect and dignity. I will meet you where you are and move along at your pace to assist you with achieving your goals. I acknowledge the strength and courage it takes to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and commend you for your choice to reach that goal.
I look forward to working together.

Licenses

LCSW

LCSW 36921

Professional experience

Addictions
ADHD
Anger management
Depression
Family conflicts
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Parenting issues
Relationship issues
Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse

Additional Focus Areas

Abandonment
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Codependency
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Divorce and separation
Drug and alcohol addiction
Fatherhood issues
Guilt and shame
Intellectual disability
Life purpose
Mood disorders
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Post-traumatic stress
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)

Clinical Approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Client-Centered Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Gottman Method
Motivational Interviewing
Narrative Therapy
Solution-Focused Therapy
Trauma-Focused Therapy

Languages

English

5 Reviews

“Great therapist. Patient and understanding. Knows how to find the real issues.”

“Matt is quite astute and his breadth of knowledge is much appreciated. I was hesitant at first to try Telehealth but I am very glad to have given this a shot. Kudos Matt”

“Matthew is extremely patient and has significant expertise in many subjects. Very down to earth. If you are struggling and want to make changes for the better, he is a great mentor and source of help to have.”

“Matt is both a good listener and a good teacher. He has shown me practical techniques for dealing with my challenges, techniques I would never have found on my own. Matt has also been very helpful with finding a schedule for our sessions that suits my calendar. I have noticed significant improvements while working with Matt.”

“Matt really understands me and helps me through my tough parts in life”

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