- Warm and encouraging
- Skill focused
- Values driven
About Matthew
Matthew Kiefer is a licensed professional counselor who focuses on practical support for men’s wellbeing and everyday struggles. He speaks plainly, listens carefully, and aims to help people take small steps that make life feel more manageable. Matthew holds LPC and LCPC credentials and brings a direct, encouraging presence to sessions.
He draws from approaches like cognitive behavioral work and dialectical behavior strategies to help manage mood, anxiety, and stress. Attachment-based ideas shape how he looks at relationship patterns and early wounds. Matthew also uses client-centered methods to keep the work grounded in each person’s goals and values.
Over 11 years he has worked with concerns such as depression, bipolar symptoms, anxiety, ADHD, addiction, grief, and trauma. He also supports people facing parenting challenges, career stress, blended family issues, and the fallout of separation or domestic violence. He aims to treat each person with respect and without stigmatizing labels.
In sessions he keeps the tone warm, interactive, and often gently encouraging. He tailors conversations and tools to what a person needs rather than following a fixed script. That can mean learning practical skills, working on communication, or addressing long-standing patterns tied to attachment.
People who want straightforward guidance and techniques alongside empathy may find his style helpful. If someone is ready to try a different approach to stress, mood, or relationship struggles, Matthew offers consistent, goal-focused support.
Therapeutic approaches that translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on clarifying what matters most and taking small actions that reflect those values. It can help with anxiety, depression, and feeling stuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for mood and anxiety concerns. Attachment-Based Therapy examines how early relationships shape current patterns in close relationships and can be useful for people who want to understand recurring connection problems.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Matthew will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. That may mean trying a few techniques and adjusting the plan as progress is made.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by removing travel time and allowing check-ins during work breaks or evenings. It can also let someone use video, phone, or shorter sessions depending on what best fits their schedule and comfort. Licensed professionals adapt tools like ACT and CBT for remote sessions so skills practice and goal setting still happen effectively.
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Experience
11+ years
Credentials
South Carolina, Utah, Georgia, Idaho
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with a wide range of issues including depression, anxiety, bipolar symptoms, ADHD, addiction, grief, trauma and stress related to parenting and career.
What is his general therapeutic style?
His style is warm, interactive, and often playful while staying focused on practical change and skill building tailored to each person.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Matthew has 11 years of experience working in mental health as a counselor and youth mentor.
What credentials and location apply?
He holds LPC and LCPC credentials and practices in Utah with ties to South Carolina noted in his background.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and billing 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?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.