- Years in practice
- 9
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Utah
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Grief
- Focus
- Self esteem
About Matthew
Matthew "Matt" Forbes is a licensed clinical social worker who brings nine years of experience to therapy. He focuses on stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, and parenting concerns, and he supports people navigating LGBT-related issues and life transitions. Matt aims to create a calm, nonjudgmental space where clients can speak openly.
He encourages practical steps and small experiments that build confidence and reduce overwhelm. Conversations are straightforward and focused on what matters to the client now.
Background and approach
He often uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. He also draws on existential ideas to help people find meaning and direction during big life changes. Together these approaches help with mood, motivation, and decision making.
Matt works with issues such as anger, career strain, intimacy concerns, and compassion fatigue. He also addresses family of origin patterns, fatherhood questions, and feelings like guilt, shame, or isolation. Sessions aim to make daily life feel more manageable and purposeful.
Therapy can include short-term skills work or deeper conversations about values and life purpose. Matt supports clients in setting realistic goals and tracking progress. He frames therapy as a collaborative process toward clearer choices and greater self-respect.
What Matthew works with
Everything Matthew lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Matthew helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Compassion fatigue
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Matthew lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How CBT and Existential Work Translate Online
CBT focuses on how thoughts shape feelings and behavior. Online sessions can guide people in spotting unhelpful thoughts, trying small experiments between meetings, and tracking progress over time. This approach helps with anxiety, panic, depression, and everyday stress.Existential therapy looks at meaning, choice, and values. In remote sessions this can mean discussing life direction, handling loss, and clarifying what matters most. Those conversations support people facing big transitions or questions about purpose.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to decide whether more skills-focused CBT or deeper existential conversations make the most sense. Goals, preferences, and practical needs shape that plan together.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls are useful for full conversations and nonverbal cues. Phone sessions are good when bandwidth is limited or for a shorter check-in. Live chat and text messaging support ongoing reflection, quick check-ins, or flexible communication between meetings. These options aim to make therapy easier to fit into a busy life.
Questions people ask about Matthew
What kinds of concerns does Matt help address?
He works with stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, parenting challenges, LGBT-related issues, relationship and intimacy concerns, and career or workplace strain.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Sessions are direct and practical while remaining compassionate. He combines thought-and-behavior work with conversations about meaning and values.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has nine years of professional therapy experience working with a range of emotional and life concerns.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Utah and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in and can international clients connect?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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