Matthew Schwer
Practical, collaborative therapy for everyday challenges
LICSW Minnesota
- Experience
- 5 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
- Languages
- English
About Matthew
Matthew Schwer is a licensed independent clinical social worker (LICSW) practicing in Minnesota with five years of professional experience.
Background and approach
He focuses on concerns such as stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, family conflict, bipolar disorder, and depression, and also addresses related areas like attachment and communication difficulties, body image, guilt and shame, and issues around life purpose and men's concerns. Matthew emphasizes building an open, nonjudgmental therapeutic space where clients can explore thoughts and feelings at their own pace.
He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside client-centered and dialectical behavior approaches to help people identify patterns, develop coping skills, and work toward clearer goals. Mindfulness and motivational interviewing also inform his collaborative style when appropriate.
Clients who choose Matthew can expect an approachable, steady presence that prioritizes practical skill-building and thoughtful reflection. He encourages taking the first step toward change and supports clients through the matching and scheduling process so therapy can begin when they feel ready.
Approaches that guide online work and practical support
Matthew frequently integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy into online sessions. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and teaching concrete skills to shift them, which can be helpful for anxiety, depression, and stress. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathic listening and building a trusting therapeutic relationship so clients feel understood and able to explore their concerns.He also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques when needed, offering skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness to address strong emotions and relationship challenges. Throughout the process he works collaboratively with each person to determine which mix of approaches best fits their goals and preferences rather than imposing a single method.
Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and accessibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it possible to engage in the same skill-building and reflective work as in-person therapy while fitting around daily life and commitments.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Licensed
Minnesota
Languages
English