Matthew Christensen
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
About Matthew
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.
What Matthew helps with
- Addictions
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Relationship issues
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
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- 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)
How Matthew works
- 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
What clients say
- “I can tell Matthew listens and cares about doing his job well by his responses during our sessions. He prompts me to look inwardly and to get to the root of how I feel and why. I'm fortunate to have Matthew as my therapist, and happy that BetterHelp simplifies the process.”
- “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”
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- “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”
These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.
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