- Stress and anxiety
- LGBT concerns
- Social anxiety
About Matthew
Matthew Howard is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) and Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Michigan with 10 years of professional experience. He works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, LGBTQ concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, and intimacy-related issues. He also focuses on social anxiety and phobia and related struggles such as isolation and shame.
Matthew approaches sessions by treating the person as the expert on their own life. He listens for strengths and practical options. Sessions aim to identify small steps that reduce overwhelm and help people regain a sense of control.
He often talks through communication problems, issues around forgiveness, and the heavy feelings of guilt and shame. He helps clients notice patterns that keep them stuck and then tries out new ways to respond in everyday situations. Work can include short-term focused plans or longer conversations, depending on what the person needs.
Matthew also supports people looking for clearer life direction, improved self-love, and reduced loneliness. He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide those conversations and focuses on methods that match each person’s goals. Practical homework and simple experiments between sessions are commonly used.
To begin, the usual process involves a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session. The subscription model for sessions can be canceled at any time, and costs vary by location.
Approaches and how online sessions work
Matthew draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on changing patterns that maintain distress. One approach he uses helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of thinking and behaving; this often fits worries and low mood. Another approach centers on building practical coping skills and step-by-step exposure to feared situations, which can be useful for social anxiety and phobias.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Matthew collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. He checks in regularly and adjusts the plan based on what helps most in real life.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week and reduce travel time. It can also allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight and let people join from a quieter place that suits them. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises for video or phone sessions to keep progress moving between appointments.
Areas of expertise
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Florida, Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, intimacy-related issues, and social anxiety and phobia.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He treats the client as the expert on their own story, listens for strengths, and focuses on practical steps to reduce overwhelm and improve daily functioning.
How much experience does he have?
He has 10 years of professional experience working in clinical settings and community care.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds LMSW and LCSW credentials and is licensed in Michigan.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.