- Motivational interviewing
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Mindfulness exercises
About Matthew
Matthew "Matt" Daues is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, with 25 years of experience and holds licenses in California and Missouri. He works with stress, anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, phobias, sleep problems, relationship and family concerns, and a range of mood and life-change issues. He speaks English and practices in Missouri.
Matt keeps a relaxed counseling style. He listens first, then helps people set simple, practical goals. Sessions may include mindfulness and meditation exercises done during the meeting. He also uses cognitive-behavioral tools and motivational interviewing to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and take small, manageable steps.
He considers physical health and social factors when talking through problems. That means addressing things like sleep, work stress, money worries, and daily routines alongside emotions. He focuses on concrete skills people can use between sessions.
Matt often draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas to help people accept hard feelings while moving toward what matters to them. He also uses solution-focused techniques to identify immediate next steps and build momentum. These methods are used alongside client-centered listening.
People who find social situations hard, feel isolated, or who struggle with panic and specific fears may find sessions geared toward building steady skills. The work is collaborative and paced to the person’s needs. He asks about current routines and goals, then outlines practical steps to try before the next meeting.
How therapeutic approaches work in remote sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then choosing actions that match personal values. It can help with persistent anxiety, avoidance, and getting back to valued activities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps identify thought patterns and test them with manageable behavioral changes, which is useful for panic, phobias, and low mood. Mindfulness therapy usually includes brief exercises to practice present-moment awareness, often used to reduce reactivity and improve focus.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to try methods and decide what fits best based on goals and preferences. Sessions can combine techniques and adapt over time so the plan reflects practical needs rather than a fixed label.
The biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into work or family schedules, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and let people practice skills in their usual routines. The focus remains on building manageable skills, pacing work according to the person, and agreeing on practical homework to use between meetings.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Missouri, California, Colorado
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he work with?
He works with anxiety, stress, depression, bipolar disorder, phobias, sleep problems, relationship and family concerns, and related mood issues.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His style is laid back and client-centered. He listens first, helps set goals, and uses practical skills you can try between sessions.
How much experience does he have?
He has 25 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of mental health and life-change issues.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, with licenses in California and Missouri and practices in Missouri.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English only.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.