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Dr. David Mathews

MN LICSW 8113
Credentials
MN LICSW 8113
NPI Number
1093815136
Location
Minnesota
Languages
English
Dr. David Mathews
35 years experience

About Dr. David Mathews

I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with a Doctorate in Psychology practicing in Minnesota with over 35 years of experience working as a counselor or therapist. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including trauma, victims-survivors of intimate partner violence, those who have been abusive toward a family member or others and those who have witnessed hurtful behaviors in the home or Community, parenting problems, sexual violence, bullying experiences, emotional regulation, depression, anxiety, relationship issues and chemical health concerns.

My counseling style is warm and interactive. It has been my experience that the best results leading to any healing or through a helping process are based in establishing a professional mutually respectful relationship. I believe in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don’t believe in the use of stigmatizing labels. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral therapy, Adlerian thinking, a Feminist – Oppression perspective, with a Developmental and attachment lens. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.

It takes courage to seek support, information and to take the first steps towards a change. If you are ready to take that step I am here ready to be by your side to support and empower you as you are journeying on your current life path.

I look forward to working with you!

Licenses

LICSW
8113

Professional experience

  • Addictions
  • Anger management
  • Depression
  • Family conflicts
  • Grief
  • Intimacy-related issues
  • LGBT
  • Parenting issues
  • Relationship issues
  • Self esteem
  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Trauma and abuse

Clinical Approaches

  • Attachment-Based Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)

Languages

  • English

13 Reviews

“Dr. Matthews has been extremely helpful in listening and providing clarity in issues that I have regarding seeing people, and helping clarify issues that may come up.”

“A wealth of knowledge and has great techniques to help dysregulation in day to day life and when approaching transitionary points in life. He includes helpful pneumonics and ways to structure what can be tense but necessary conversations with other people and how to provide care when doing so. <br /> <br /> I can't recommend him enough.”

“He is a great listener, very compassionate person. Gives helpful and thoughtful advice”

“I have been meeting with DR Mathews for a year and half and I truly appreciate the way he supports me, helps me continue to improve myself, and challenges me when need be. He’s everything you would want in a therapist in my opinion”

“Kind, thoughtful, relatable and flexible scheduling.”

“Dave has been very helpful with helping me find peace with things that previously stressed me out.”

“Best of the best hands down; if youre looking for results contact Dr. Mathews immediately.”

“Nothing but good things have taken place with my counselor.”

“I feel so very thankful for having happened across Dr. Mathews through BetterHelp during my time of need. I've found that the electronic communication serves a similar function as journaling, but better, because it's a message to my therapist, who can respond to and reflect on my "journaling" using his therapeutic expertise. I'm glad I stuck with Dr. Mathews when we weren't sure that our schedules were jiving. The matching process used by BetterHelp seems to really have connected me with the person most well-suited to meet my unique needs. That was a major concern when I initially reached out for support. I deeply grateful for Dr. Mathews and BetterHelp. I look forward to seeing this type of service expanded upon to continue reaching more and more of us - we who struggle to connect with more traditional therapeutic services for a variety of reasons, from scheduling conflicts to transportation struggles, and the social anxiety that gets in the way of picking up the phone to schedule an intake session en route to meeting a new therapist.”

“He’s been very helpful and very respectful. I have learned a lot from him.”

“Dr. David Mathews has been fantastic. His response time has been surprisingly quick even given the 7 hour time difference between him and myself. He has been genuinely enthusiastic from the word go and has given me some really helpful advice.”

“Dr. Mathews is an experienced and efficient counselor.”

“Dr. Mathews was someone I could turn to while I was living somewhere where help wasn't available. He understood the challenging logistics of my situation and was flexible and accommodating. He helped me get started getting help, and didn't hesitate to recommend me to another therapist when I needed it. I look forward to maintaining a connection with Dr. Mathews as My frequent overseas relocations continue.”

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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