About Matthew
Matthew "Matt" Daues is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood challenges, and sleep problems. He also supports those coping with parenting strain, work pressure, relationship tension, attention difficulties, and the fatigue that comes from caregiving. Matt practices from Missouri and brings 25 years of experience to his work.
Matt keeps a relaxed, down-to-earth style in sessions. He listens first, then helps people set clear goals.
Background and approach
He works with each person to find practical steps that fit their life and values. Meditation and breathing exercises can be tried right in a session. His approach looks at the whole person - emotional health, physical concerns, and life circumstances like money or work.
He draws on cognitive behavioral methods to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas to help people act on what matters to them. Motivational interviewing techniques are part of how he helps people find the will to change.
Solution-focused ideas keep conversations practical and goal-oriented. Sessions aim to build skills people can use between meetings. Matt has a background in social work and holds the Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential, along with CSW.
He has worked for 25 years in clinical settings and with older adult concerns among other issues. He offers several online formats to fit different needs.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thinking patterns and trying new behaviors to feel better; it often helps with mood issues, panic, and obsessive thinking. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the person sets the pace and goals and the therapist reflects and supports their direction.Finding the right mix of approaches is collaborative. The therapist will work with each person to test methods and decide what fits best for their goals and circumstances. Sessions can shift over time as needs change, and choices are guided by what the person finds helpful.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Video works well for face-to-face conversation and practicing skills together. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging let people share thoughts between sessions and get brief, timely support. These options give flexibility and help people maintain continuity of care while balancing work, family, and other commitments.
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Specialties and expertise
Top specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Anger management
- Self esteem
Also works with
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Bipolar disorder
- Blended family issues
- Career difficulties
- Codependency
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Divorce and separation
- Family conflicts
- Family problems
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Parenting issues
- Phobias
- Relationship issues
- Self-love
- Sleeping disorders
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 25 years
- Licensed
- Missouri, California, Colorado
- Languages
- English