Therapist profile
Matthew Christensen, LCSW
Idaho
LCSW in Idaho - Relationships and Codependency
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- License
- LCSW, Idaho / LCSW 36921
- NPI
- 1013275544
- Experience
- 13 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Idaho
About
- ACT
- CBT
- Client-centered
About Matthew
Matthew Christensen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Idaho with 13 years of experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, ADHD, relationship and family concerns, grief, parenting strains, anger, and codependency-related patterns.
Matthew uses clear, down-to-earth conversation to help people make practical changes. Sessions focus on what is happening now and on small steps that change daily life. He listens for patterns like people-pleasing, trouble saying no, or getting lost in another person's needs, and then helps people practice different responses.
His approach draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Client-Centered methods. That means Matthew helps people notice thought and behavior patterns, try new actions in real situations, and keep attention on personally chosen values. He also uses skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy when they fit the person's goals.
Matthew aims for straightforward, respectful work. Sessions move at a practical pace and focus on skills, problem solving, and relationship changes the person wants. He frames challenges like guilt, abandonment worries, caregiver stress, or struggles around intimacy in concrete steps people can try between sessions.
People who want clear tools and a collaborative partner often choose him. To begin, readers should follow the site's booking path to review session options and schedule an initial appointment.
How sessions work
How therapy approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and practice actions that match those values, even when difficult thoughts or feelings show up. It can help with anxiety, avoidance, and patterns of people-pleasing. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce distress and improve daily functioning. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental conversation where the person sets the pace and goals while the therapist follows and reflects back what matters most.Matthew treats finding the right approach as a shared task. He will discuss how these methods fit the concerns you bring, try techniques in session, and adjust plans based on what helps. The aim is to pick tools that match your goals, preferences, and everyday life demands.
The original biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm the available session options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, and reduce travel time so therapy fits more easily around work or caregiving. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT and CBT exercises to remote sessions so people practice skills between meetings and track what changes in daily routines.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Idaho
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, ADHD, relationship and family concerns, grief, parenting strain, anger, and codependency-related issues.
What is his general therapy style?
His style is person-centered and practical, focusing on conversation, skill building, and small steps you can try between sessions.
How much experience does he have?
He has 13 years of experience in the mental health field working with a wide range of concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Idaho.
Does he work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English only.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment work or what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Use the site's See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.