- Stress and anxiety
- Eating and body image
- Career and motivation
About Matthew
Matthew Lawson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Colorado with 14 years of experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, disordered eating, self-esteem, and career difficulties, and he lists social anxiety and phobia among his areas of focus.
Matthew also works as a certified personal trainer and combines attention to movement, habits, and nutrition with talk therapy. He helps people address emotional eating, build consistent motivation, and set realistic health goals alongside mental health work.
In sessions he talks through patterns that keep problems going and helps clients try practical changes. Conversations may include coping skills for anxiety, strategies to manage social fears, and steps for improving body image and confidence. He uses straightforward, practical tools rather than clinical jargon.
Matthew’s background in both counseling and fitness means sessions can bridge mood, behavior, and lifestyle. He supports people deciding on career direction or tackling relationship stress while also looking at daily routines that affect mood and energy. The approach is meant to be action-focused and down-to-earth.
People who want help with stress, social anxiety, eating concerns, or life direction will find a clinician who integrates physical wellness with psychological work. Before booking, readers should confirm session formats and scheduling details to make sure they fit their needs.
How evidence-based approaches translate to online work
Matthew uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques alongside his background in personal training. One common approach is behavior-focused work that identifies unhelpful habits and replaces them with manageable actions to reduce anxiety and improve mood. This helps with social fears, daily routines, and motivation. Another approach is skills-based anxiety work that teaches practical coping strategies for moments of high stress or social discomfort, such as breathing, grounding, and stepwise exposure to feared situations.Choosing the right method is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with clients about goals, try approaches that fit their preferences, and adjust plans as progress is tracked. That means methods can shift over time based on what helps most for social anxiety, eating concerns, or career stress.
The biography does not specify session formats, so confirm the current online session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel time and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people work on skills between sessions and bring real-life situations into conversation more readily than planning around travel would allow.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Colorado
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he work with?
He lists stress, anxiety, relationship issues, disordered eating, self-esteem, career concerns, and social anxiety and phobia among his focus areas.
How does he approach therapy?
He blends talk therapy with practical behavior changes and lifestyle habits. Sessions include coping skills, steps to change routines, and goal setting.
How much experience does he have?
He has 14 years of professional experience as a counselor.
What credential and location are listed?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Colorado.
Which languages are offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.