- Warm interactive style
- Values-based work
- Skill focused
About Matthew
Matthew Kiefer is a licensed professional counselor who helps people facing anxiety, depression, parenting strain, and relationship stress. He is listed as LPC and LCPC and works from a warm, encouraging stance. People often come to him for help with codependency, grief, addiction, or coping with major life changes.
He brings 11 years of clinical experience and a background in youth mentoring to his sessions. He uses simple, direct conversation rather than jargon. Sessions aim to be interactive and sometimes playful, with an emphasis on respect and sensitivity.
Matthew blends several practical approaches to match each person's needs. He relies on cognitive behavioral strategies to notice and change unhelpful thinking. He also uses acceptance and commitment ideas to help people name values and take small steps toward them.
Attachment-based work shows up when early relationship patterns matter, especially around abandonment or foster care concerns. Dialectical behavior tools are offered for managing strong emotions and building skills for distress tolerance and emotional regulation.
He avoids stigmatizing labels and adapts the conversation to each person's situation. His goal is to support people as they find clearer direction and greater stability in daily life. To begin, readers should use the site Start Therapy button and complete the intake steps to match and schedule.
How his approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify what matters to them and take small actions toward those values. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and navigating life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like depression and worry. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns and can be helpful for abandonment concerns and attachment issues.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate with each person to see which methods fit their goals and preferences. That means trying things, checking what helps, and adjusting the work as needed so it matches daily life and personal strengths.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time. It also lets some people engage from wherever they are, which can help maintain continuity of care during life transitions. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT, CBT, and attachment-focused work to an online setting while focusing on practical skills and steps rather than abstract theory.
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Experience
11+ years
Credentials
South Carolina, Utah, Georgia, Idaho
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with common struggles such as anxiety, depression, stress, and grief. Other areas listed include codependency, addictions, parenting strain, and trauma or abuse.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His style is warm, interactive, and sometimes playful. He emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and adapting the approach to each person's needs.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 11 years of experience as a counselor and has also worked in youth mentoring roles previously. That background informs his work with attachment and childhood concerns.
Where is he based and what are his credentials?
He practices in Utah and holds LPC and LCPC credentials. The profile lists SC LPC and ID LCPC as his license details.
Can I work with him if I live in another country?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking so you know whether online, phone, or in-person sessions are offered.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.