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Matthew "Matt" Forbes

Compassionate CBT-informed therapy for life transitions

LCSW Utah

Experience
9 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy
Languages
English
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About Matthew

Matthew "Matt" Forbes brings a cognitive behavioral orientation to his clinical work, pairing practical skills with reflective exploration.

Background and approach

Matt is a Utah-licensed LCSW with nine years of experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and major life changes while addressing issues such as self-esteem, motivation, and compassion fatigue. He offers a supportive, nonjudgmental setting where clients can examine thoughts and behaviors that influence emotional well-being and try out new coping strategies.

In addition to core concerns like relationship and intimacy-related struggles, Matt works with clients facing LGBT-related matters, gender dysphoria, fatherhood and family of origin challenges, workplace stress, and questions about life purpose and identity. Matt emphasizes collaboration, empowering clients to set goals and build practical tools for everyday life.

He aims to help people reduce distress, increase self-understanding, and move toward values-driven choices, tailoring his approach to each person’s needs and circumstances.

Applying CBT and Existential Perspectives Online

Matt commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thought patterns and develop concrete strategies for managing symptoms like anxiety, panic, and low mood; CBT focuses on changing thinking and behavior to reduce distress and improve daily functioning. He also incorporates Existential Therapy elements, inviting clients to explore meaning, values, and life choices when navigating issues such as grief, life transitions, purpose, and identity.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. He works with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and adapts tools and questions as therapy progresses to ensure a good fit and practical relevance.

Online formats provide flexibility for busy schedules and varied locations, and he delivers care via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to access ongoing support, practice skills between sessions, and maintain continuity of care when life or work requires more adaptable scheduling.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
Areas of focus include stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, relationship and intimacy-related issues, compassion fatigue, and LGBT-related concerns among other life challenges.
What therapeutic style does he use in sessions?
He uses cognitive behavioral techniques alongside existential approaches, blending practical skill-building with exploration of meaning and values to address thoughts, behaviors, and life direction.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has nine years of professional therapy experience working with a range of emotional and life concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he licensed?
He holds the LCSW credential and is licensed in Utah with licence number UT LCSW 9816120-3501.
Can non-Utah or international clients work with him?
Yes, he accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.
Which session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How is pricing structured for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in beginning therapy with him?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule appointments according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyGriefSelf esteemCoping with life changes

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepressionCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Family of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesPanic disorder and panic attacksSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexualityWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential Therapy

Experience

9+ years

Licensed

Utah

Languages

English