- Relationship support
- Parenting guidance
- Self-esteem work
About Matthew
Matthew Spencer is an LCSW with 19 years of experience helping people sort through relationship and family concerns. He focuses on practical support for parenting challenges, communication problems, and the impact of separation or divorce. He also helps people who are struggling with low self-esteem, motivation, and depression.
He aims to create an open, nonjudgmental space where clients can talk about what matters to them. Sessions focus on clear steps and small changes that make daily life feel more manageable. He encourages honest conversation and works with each person at their own pace.
Matthew draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions toward useful, real-world goals. He listens for patterns in relationships and communication that get in the way, then helps clients practice different ways of responding. He supports people in building self-respect and steadier motivation over time.
People meet him in a straightforward, goal-oriented way. Conversations often cover specific situations at home, ways to improve connection, and coping strategies for low mood. He emphasizes skills people can use between sessions.
Matthew is licensed in Oklahoma and conducts his work in English. He recognizes that starting therapy takes courage and aims to make the first steps simple and clear for those ready to try.
How evidence-based techniques fit into online work
Matthew uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions toward clear, practical goals. One common approach focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and trying different, more balanced ways to respond; this helps with low mood, self-esteem, and motivation. Another approach emphasizes communication skills - learning how to describe needs, listen without reacting, and practice new behaviors in everyday conversations to ease relationship and family tension. Finding the best approach is a joint process. The therapist will ask about current concerns, goals, and what has or hasn’t helped before, then suggest methods to try. Clients and the therapist check in together and adjust the plan based on what works for the person. If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session options before booking since specific formats are not detailed here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people attend from a quieter location, avoid camera use if preferred, or use a phone when bandwidth is limited. Licensed professionals adapt techniques for remote sessions so people can continue skill practice and progress toward their goals.Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
19+ years
Credentials
Oklahoma
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Matthew help with?
He focuses on relationship and family concerns, parenting challenges, communication problems, divorce and separation, men's issues, self-esteem, and depression.
How would you describe his approach in sessions?
He creates an open, nonjudgmental space and works toward clear, practical steps. Sessions emphasize conversation, skill practice, and strategies to use between meetings.
What experience does he bring to therapy?
He has 19 years of professional work experience helping people with relationship, family, parenting, motivation, self-esteem, and depression concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LCSW licensed in Oklahoma and practices there.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Do you accept clients from other countries?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.