- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
About Matthew
Matthew Schwer is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Minnesota with five years of professional experience. He helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, and bipolar disorder. He also addresses related issues such as isolation, communication problems, and guilt and shame.
He focuses on listening first and creating a straightforward space to talk through what’s on a client’s mind. Sessions are meant to let people say what they’re feeling and think about practical next steps. He uses familiar approaches like client-centered work, cognitive behavioral ideas, and mindfulness to guide conversations.
In the therapy room he encourages clear goals and small, manageable changes. That can mean looking at thought patterns, practicing new ways of communicating, or learning skills to handle strong emotions. He will help a person notice patterns and try practical alternatives.
Matthew draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills and Motivational Interviewing when emotion regulation or readiness for change are central concerns. These tools are used to build coping skills, manage intense feelings, and support decision-making around relationships and life direction.
He keeps explanations plain and focuses on concrete actions people can try between sessions. To begin, a person completes a short matching questionnaire and schedules a first meeting. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How Matthew uses approaches in online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what a person says. It helps when someone needs space to talk through feelings and clarify goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety and stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills for managing intense feelings and improving relationships.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the first conversations. He works collaboratively to identify what fits a person’s needs, goals, and preferences. That may mean trying CBT techniques for thought patterns, adding DBT skills for strong emotions, or using client-centered talk to process relationship concerns.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a weekday or work break, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. The focus is on practical skills and clearer communication that can be practiced between sessions rather than on any single format.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Minnesota
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, and bipolar disorder, plus related issues like isolation and communication problems.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses a client-centered approach that emphasizes listening and practical steps, along with CBT and mindfulness techniques when helpful.
How much experience does he have?
He has five years of professional work experience as a clinician.
What are his credentials and location?
He is a Minnesota LICSW practicing in Minnesota.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people from other countries work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.