- CBT methods
- Client-centered work
- Mindfulness skills
About Matthew
Matthew Schwer is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Minnesota with five years of professional experience. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strains, family conflict, bipolar disorder, and depression. He works with clients who are wondering what comes next after changes in work, relationships, or health and who are searching for clearer direction in daily life.
Matthew uses straightforward conversation to identify immediate concerns and what matters most to each person. He encourages honest talk about emotions, behavior patterns, and situations that cause distress. Sessions focus on practical steps and small changes rather than abstract goals.
His approach draws on client-centered work, cognitive behavioral methods, dialectical behavior strategies, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. That mix supports people who struggle with impulsivity, guilt, shame, attachment and abandonment wounds, or problems with communication and control. He also addresses issues like body image, gender dysphoria, first responder stress, and questions of life purpose.
In session, Matthew listens for recurring patterns and offers tools to interrupt them. He teaches simple skills to manage anxiety and mood shifts, and he helps people practice different ways of relating. Conversations include checking what worked between sessions and adjusting the next steps.
People meet him to talk about specific problems such as infidelity, jealousy, isolation, or forgiveness, or to work on broader life direction. He provides a steady, practical style that is goal-focused and collaborative.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what a person says. Online sessions let the therapist and client talk through immediate concerns and decide which issues to prioritize. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches concrete skills to change them; online sessions can include practicing those skills and reviewing homework between meetings. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers emotion regulation and distress-tolerance techniques that fit people who struggle with impulsivity or intense moods, and these skills can be taught and rehearsed in virtual meetings.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Matthew will help figure out which methods match a person’s goals and preferences. He treats this as a collaborative process, checking what helps and adjusting the plan based on progress and feedback.
The therapist’s biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available online options before booking. Many people choose virtual sessions because they fit into daily routines more easily, reduce travel time, and allow focused check-ins between obligations. Others prefer formats that use less bandwidth or a shorter meeting to fit a work break. Discussing these practical details helps shape sessions that fit everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Minnesota
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship strains, family conflict, bipolar disorder, and depression, plus related areas such as abandonment, attachment, and life purpose.
How does he approach feeling stuck?
He uses a mix of client-centered conversation and practical techniques from CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to identify patterns and try small changes.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has five years of professional experience working with adults on mood, relationship, and stress-related concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Minnesota LICSW and practices in Minnesota.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he does not accept international clients.
What session formats does he provide?
The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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