Therapist profile
Matthew Kiefer
Compassionate counselor for life transitions
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- Warm and interactive
- Skills focused
- Strengths oriented
About Matthew
Matthew holds the LPC designation and the LCPC credential and brings 11 years of clinical experience. He has supported people dealing with trauma and abuse, attachment concerns, parenting challenges, addictions, grief, and work or career stress. He also works with issues such as ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, and compassion fatigue.
His style is warm, interactive, and often playful. He focuses on respect and sensitivity, avoiding labels that feel stigmatizing. He adapts his approach to fit each person and their situation rather than using a single method for everyone.
Matthew draws on a mix of approaches including cognitive behavioral strategies, acceptance and commitment ideas, dialectical behavior tools, attachment-based thinking, and client-centered practices. In session he helps people notice patterns, build practical skills, and identify small steps they can try between meetings.
He practices in Utah and conducts work in English. People who want straightforward, strengths-focused support for life changes and related concerns may find his approach practical and down-to-earth.
How his approaches translate to online care
The therapist uses cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy as practical tools. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and trying alternative behaviors to reduce distress. ACT helps people clarify values and take small steps toward a life they find meaningful, even while difficult feelings remain.He also incorporates attachment-based ideas that look at how early relationships shape how someone connects to others now. Together these methods are used collaboratively - the therapist and client decide which approach fits the person's goals and preferences, and may combine techniques over time to see what helps most.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session formats before booking. The main practical benefit is fitting therapy into a busy life - sessions can be scheduled around work, school, or caregiving duties and can make regular check-ins easier to keep. Online work also lets therapists use worksheets, brief skills practice between sessions, and regular progress checks without requiring long travel. The therapist will talk with each person about how to shape sessions so they fit daily routines and goals.
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Experience
11+ years
Credentials
South Carolina, Utah, Georgia, Idaho
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
He helps people with anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with life changes, plus issues like trauma, parenting, addictions, grief, and ADHD.
What is the typical therapy style and approach?
The style is warm and interactive, often playful and encouraging. He uses a blend of methods such as CBT, DBT, ACT, attachment-based, and client-centered ideas to match each person's needs.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 11 years of clinical experience working in mental health settings and as a counselor and youth mentor.
What credentials and region are listed for this clinician?
He holds LPC and LCPC credentials and practices in Utah, with licensure details noted as SC LPC and ID LCPC in his background.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are costs and payment 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 this therapist?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.