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Matthew Christensen, LCSW

  • Experience13 years
  • LocationIdaho
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Addictions
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Matthew

Matthew Christensen is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in Idaho with 13 years of experience supporting people facing a range of challenges, including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, ADHD, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting difficulties, and grief.

Background and approach

He approaches care with a warm, person-centered manner, aiming to meet clients where they are and move at a pace that feels manageable while helping them pursue clearer goals and greater well-being.

Drawing on several evidence-informed methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy, he blends practical skills with an emphasis on respect and dignity. Matthew emphasizes collaboration and recognizes the courage it takes to seek change, offering a calm, compassionate presence for people navigating life transitions, mood concerns, or relational strain.

He encourages clients to identify meaningful values, build coping strategies, and strengthen emotional awareness as part of an individualized care plan. Matthew accepts sessions through multiple remote formats and works with each person to find an approach that fits their goals and circumstances.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Matthew frequently draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which helps clients clarify personal values and develop psychological flexibility by learning to accept difficult thoughts and commit to meaningful actions. He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a practical, skills-based approach that identifies unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and teaches strategies to change them. Both approaches can support work on anxiety, depression, stress, ADHD-related challenges, and coping with life transitions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and is done collaboratively. Matthew works with clients to explore which methods fit their goals, preferences, and pace, adjusting techniques as progress unfolds so treatment feels personalized rather than prescriptive.

Online therapy with Matthew is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and accessibility. These formats make it easier to schedule consistent sessions, practice skills between meetings, and maintain continuity of care when life or location changes. Licensed professionals can adapt interventions effectively across these remote formats to support steady progress toward client goals.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Matthew commonly help with?
He works with issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, ADHD, relationship and intimacy difficulties, parenting challenges, grief, and anger among other related concerns.
What is his therapeutic style and approach?
Matthew uses a person-centered, collaborative style and integrates approaches like ACT, CBT, DBT, and EFT to combine skill-building with emotional processing depending on client needs.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 13 years of experience working in the mental health field supporting a wide range of presenting concerns and life transitions.
Where is Matthew licensed and practicing?
Matthew is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Idaho and holds the credential ID LCSW 36921.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are conducted in English, and he is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats does he offer?
He offers a variety of remote formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How are fees and payment structured?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability; sessions are provided via a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to his availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseDepressionADHD

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger management

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAutism and Asperger SyndromeCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionFatherhood issuesGuilt and shameIntellectual disabilityLife purposeMood disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Gottman MethodMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

13+ years

Licensed

Idaho

Languages

English

What Matthew can help with

Matthew Christensen works with clients on stress and anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, and ADHD.

Matthew works with clients with concerns including depression, anxiety, parenting problems, and autism spectrum disorder.

How Matthew approaches therapy

Matthew's clinical approaches include 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, and Motivational Interviewing.

Experience and training

Matthew is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Idaho.