Matthew "Matt" Forbes, LCSW
Licensed in Utah · 9 years in practice
Matthew "Matt" Forbes uses practical, talk-forward methods to help people manage tough moments.
License and registration
- LCSW, Utah
- 9816120-3501 · expires September 2026
- NPI
- 1184088247 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 9
- Languages
- English
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About Matthew
Matthew "Matt" Forbes uses practical, talk-forward methods to help people manage tough moments. He is a licensed clinical social worker - LCSW - based in Utah with nine years of experience. Matt focuses on helping people handle stress, anxiety, grief, and issues around self-esteem and life changes.
He pays attention to everyday struggles like motivation, confidence, and relationship and intimacy concerns. He also helps people facing LGBT-related questions, parenting strains, workplace stress, and feelings of isolation or guilt.
Background and approach
Sessions aim to be straightforward and grounded in what the person is actually dealing with right now. Matt blends approaches that look at thoughts and behavior with conversations about meaning and values. That means working on habits and thinking patterns while also talking about what matters most to a person.
The result is a practical plan for coping and making small changes that add up. In a session he creates space for honest talk without judgment and helps people name what they are feeling. He offers tools for handling panic, seasonal low mood, and compassion fatigue, along with support for fatherhood concerns and family of origin issues.
People who choose him can expect clear communication about goals and steady, compassionate support as they try new ways of coping. He aims to help people feel more able to handle daily pressures and move toward a life that fits their values.
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
Online approaches that combine skills and meaning
Matt uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help people notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. CBT is practical and goal-focused, which can help with anxiety, panic attacks, depression, and workplace stress. He also draws on existential therapy to talk about values, purpose, and the larger questions that come up during life changes or grief.Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with each person to decide whether skill-focused CBT, meaning-centered conversations, or a mix of both fits their goals and preferences. That choice can shift over time as priorities and challenges change.
Online sessions include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to match different needs. Video works well for in-depth conversations, phone is useful when bandwidth is limited, live chat is good for shorter check-ins, and messaging lets people write between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life while maintaining consistent contact with a licensed professional.
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Questions people ask
What kinds of problems does this therapist help with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, coping with life changes, and workplace issues, among other concerns listed in his focus areas.
What is his general therapy style?
His style combines cognitive behavioral techniques that address thoughts and behaviors with existential conversations about meaning and values.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has nine years of professional therapy experience working with a range of concerns including panic, depression, and compassion fatigue.
Where is he licensed and based?
He holds an LCSW license in Utah and practices from that state.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
International clients are accepted and sessions can be scheduled across time zones as needed.
What session formats are available?
Sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
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