Matthew "Matt" Forbes, LCSW
Utah · 9 years in practice
Matthew "Matt" Forbes is a licensed clinical social worker in Utah with nine years of therapy experience.
License and registration
- LCSW, Utah
- 9816120-3501 · expires September 2026
- NPI
- 1184088247 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 9
- Languages
- English
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.
About Matthew
Matthew "Matt" Forbes is a licensed clinical social worker in Utah with nine years of therapy experience. He focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, grief, and life changes. Matt also supports work on self-esteem, motivation, and confidence in day-to-day life.
He uses Existential therapy to help clients look at meaning, purpose, and the big choices they face. He also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going.
Background and approach
Sessions are conversational and practical, with attention to what matters to each person. Matt works with a range of concerns including LGBT issues, relationship and intimacy questions, parenting stress, and career difficulties. He also addresses anger, compassion fatigue, and mood concerns like depression and panic.
His additional focus areas include family of origin issues, fatherhood, gender dysphoria, and young adult transitions. In sessions he aims to create an open space where people can speak without judgment. He encourages small, doable steps toward goals and checks in about what is and isn’t working.
That approach is meant to help people feel more able to handle everyday pressures. People choosing his help can expect a blend of reflective conversation and practical skill-building. Matt frames therapy as a partnership where the client’s goals guide the work.
He supports people as they make changes that fit their values and life circumstances.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Matthew lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Compassion fatigue
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Matthew names
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Online support
How Existential and CBT work in online sessions
Existential therapy helps people look at life questions like purpose, freedom, and responsibility. In a session this looks like talking through what gives life meaning and where choices feel stuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on how thoughts and actions affect mood and behavior and often includes small, concrete exercises to change unhelpful patterns.Finding the right fit is part of the work. The therapist will discuss your needs, goals, and preferences and then suggest ways of working together. That process is collaborative, and adjustments can be made over time to match what helps you most.
Online sessions are available as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video calls let you have a face-to-face conversation from wherever you are. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or you prefer not to use video. Live chat or text messaging can fit quick check-ins, brief reflections, or flexible scheduling around a busy day. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent while balancing work, family, and other commitments.
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Questions people ask
What kinds of concerns does Matt address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes, plus relationship and intimacy-related issues.
How would you describe his therapy style?
He blends Existential therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for a mix of big-picture meaning and practical skill work.
What is his clinical background?
Matt is a licensed clinical social worker with nine years of professional therapy experience.
Where is he based and licensed?
He is licensed in Utah as an LCSW and practices with experience serving people in that region.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What formats are available for sessions?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs.
How does cost and scheduling work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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