Matthew Johnson, III, LCSW
Licensed in Louisiana · 24 years in practice
Matthew Johnson, III is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 24 years in social work.
License and registration
- LCSW, Louisiana
- 5531 · expires August 2026
- NPI
- 1316953797 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 24
- Languages
- English
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check any license with the state board and any NPI with the national registry.
About Matthew
Matthew Johnson, III is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 24 years in social work. He focuses on helping people manage addiction, grief, depression, anxiety, and relationship strains. He explains things plainly and aims to make sessions feel straightforward and practical for those under stress.
He uses a client-centered approach that keeps the person’s priorities first. Sessions begin with listening to what matters most and validating how a person is feeling.
Background and approach
Matthew also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and to build better coping habits. Motivational Interviewing is another tool he uses to help people find their own reasons to change. This approach is conversational and supports people through ambivalence about drinking, drug use, or other repeated behaviors.
It can be useful when someone wants to move toward lasting change but is unsure how to start. In practice, sessions combine steady listening with practical feedback and skill-building. People can expect to talk through current problems, try new ways of responding, and track small steps toward goals like reducing substance use, repairing a strained relationship, or managing mood swings.
Matthew emphasizes collaboration and real-world strategies. He is based in Louisiana and works in English. He offers a range of online session formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Matthew lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Depression
- Stress, Anxiety
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Matthew names
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
Online approaches for practical change
Matthew combines Client-Centered Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to support people online. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and validation so clients can tell their story and set priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy targets unhelpful thoughts and builds new coping skills to reduce symptoms like anxiety, depression, or mood swings. Motivational Interviewing is a conversational method that helps people find their own motivation to change behaviors such as substance use or patterns that hurt relationships.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Matthew will talk with clients about goals, try methods that fit their situation, and adjust strategies as progress is made. The process is collaborative and paced to each person’s needs and preferences.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy flexible. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction for deeper conversation, while phone sessions can fit into a busy day or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging let people check in between sessions or use brief, focused communication. These options help people access consistent care from licensed professionals while fitting therapy into work, parenting, or other life demands.
We will earn a commission if you sign up through our link, at no cost to you. It does not change what you pay or the order of the listings.
Questions people ask
What concerns does he help with?
He works with issues like addictions, grief, depression, anxiety, relationship and family problems, anger, parenting strain, and stress related to caregiving or first responder roles.
What is his general therapeutic style?
He practices a client-centered style that focuses on listening first, then offers practical feedback. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing are used to build skills and support change.
How much experience does he bring?
He has 24 years of experience as a social worker and many years working with addictions and bereavement-related concerns.
Which credentials and location are listed?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Louisiana and practices from that state.
Are sessions offered in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different schedules and needs.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
More therapists in Louisiana
See allChristina Dolese
LCSW
Compassionate therapist helping people build stronger coping skills
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Parenting
Deborah Youngblood
LCSW
Compassionate, practical therapy for everyday struggles
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship
- Family
Sontra Carmouche
LCSW
Practical, client-focused support for life changes
- Stress, Anxiety
- Self esteem
- Career
Is this your profile?
Ask us to correct details or take the page down.
Contact us