Matthew Kiefer

A collaborative, practical approach to change

LPC, LCPC Utah

Experience: 11 years in practice
Focus areas: Family, Trauma and abuse, Anger
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Matthew

Matthew Kiefer is a licensed counselor who focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, mood concerns, relationship and parenting struggles, and the aftermath of trauma or abuse.

Background and approach

He brings eleven years of professional experience to his work in Utah and aims to create an environment that is responsive to each person's needs while avoiding stigmatizing labels. His therapeutic stance emphasizes warmth, encouragement, and active collaboration.

Matthew integrates cognitive behavioral techniques alongside acceptance-focused and attachment-informed interventions to address thoughts, emotions, and interpersonal patterns. He also draws from client-centered and skills-based methods when helpful, tailoring conversations and exercises to fit what a person finds most useful.

Matthew works with a wide range of concerns including depression, bipolar and mood disorders, ADHD, grief, addiction, compassion fatigue, anger, and life transitions. He attends to complex family and relational themes such as adoption and foster care, attachment issues, blended family dynamics, and communication or control struggles.

His approach aims to support practical change while honoring each client's experience and goals.

How evidence-informed approaches translate to online care

Matthew often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behavior cycles; CBT is straightforward and well suited to addressing anxiety, depression, and many stress-related problems. He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which focuses on clarifying values and building psychological flexibility so people can respond differently to difficult thoughts and feelings. Attachment-Based ideas inform his work on relationship patterns and early bonding issues, helping clients explore how past connections shape present interactions.

Choosing the right therapeutic approach is part of the work together. Matthew approaches treatment collaboratively, listening to each person's goals and preferences and adjusting methods over time so strategies fit the client's life and needs rather than following a fixed protocol.

Online sessions include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to offer flexibility around work, caregiving, or geographic limits. These formats allow for ongoing skill practice, check-ins between meetings, and varied ways to engage with therapy that can make it easier to maintain continuity of care while balancing daily responsibilities.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Matthew address?

He works with a broad set of issues including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, grief, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, parenting and career concerns.

What is his therapeutic style and approach?

The style is warm, interactive, and encouraging while adapting methods to each person. He uses approaches such as CBT, ACT, DBT, attachment-informed work and client-centered techniques to meet different needs.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has eleven years of experience working in mental health as a counselor and mentor, supporting people with a range of emotional and relational challenges.

What are his credentials and where is he located?

Matthew holds LPC and LCPC credentials. He practices in Utah and is listed with SC LPC 7526 and ID LCPC 7371854.

Can sessions be conducted in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English only, and he is not accepting international clients at this time.

Which session formats are available for online work?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.

How are fees and payment structured?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions operate through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What steps should I take to begin therapy?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Family conflictsTrauma and abuseAnger managementSelf esteem Coping with life changes

Also works with

Stress, Anxiety Addictions GriefParenting issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepression Compassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shame ImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacks Post-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Jungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

11+ years

Licensed

South Carolina, Utah, Georgia, Idaho

Languages

English