- Focus on strengths
- Practical steps
- Longstanding experience
About Matthew
Matthew Garthwait is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New Hampshire with 22 years of professional experience. He focuses on common struggles like stress and anxiety, and also helps people coping with addictions, grief, and life changes. Matthew emphasizes a collaborative, respectful approach and encourages each person to draw on their own strengths.
He sees people who want practical help for things like low self-esteem, motivation, and feelings of isolation. He also works with issues such as fatherhood challenges, impulsivity, smoking or vaping cessation, and process addictions including gambling and pornography. Panic disorder and panic attacks are among the concerns he lists as areas of focus.
Matthew frames therapy as a partnership where the client is the expert on their life. He offers steady support while helping people identify realistic goals and small steps toward them. Sessions tend to emphasize clear, doable strategies rather than jargon or lengthy theory.
With two decades of experience, Matthew brings a calm, patient presence to the room. He aims to make the first steps less overwhelming and to help people regain a sense of control when life feels scattered. Over time he helps clients build skills that fit their daily routines.
If someone wants to begin, they use the site’s Start Therapy process to match and schedule. Matthew works in English and is licensed in New Hampshire as an LCSW.
How therapeutic approaches fit into online care
Evidence-based techniques help guide sessions toward practical change. One approach focuses on short-term skills for managing anxiety and panic symptoms, teaching breathing and grounding exercises alongside simple behavioral steps to reduce avoidance. Another approach targets addictive behaviors by identifying triggers, building alternative routines, and practicing decision skills to reduce harmful patterns.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, symptoms, and daily life to decide what methods make the most sense. This is a collaborative process and plans can change as progress is made.
Many people choose online therapy because it can fit more easily into busy schedules and everyday life. Online sessions can save travel time and make it simpler to keep regular appointments. If you want to know which session formats are available with this therapist, confirm the current options before booking so you can pick what fits your routine.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
22+ years
Listed in
New Hampshire
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He helps with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include substance misuse, impulsivity, social anxiety, and panic disorder and panic attacks.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He treats therapy as a collaborative process and sees the client as the expert on their story. Sessions focus on practical steps and building on existing strengths.
How much experience does he have?
He has 22 years of professional experience working with people facing stress, anxiety, grief, addiction, and related concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in New Hampshire and practices from that state.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.