- Panic and anxiety focus
- Values-based work
- Skill building
About Matthew
Matthew Hughes is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Utah. He helps people facing anxiety, panic, depression, and the effects of trauma. He keeps sessions straightforward and focused on practical steps people can use in daily life.
Matthew uses a mix of approaches depending on the issue. He commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to address anxious thoughts and patterns. He also uses mindfulness and client-centered techniques to slow things down and help people notice what matters most to them.
His background includes five years of clinical work with adults who experience trauma, mood concerns, and anxiety-related struggles. He has worked with people coping with guilt, shame, and social fears. He brings experience helping people who face panic disorder and panic attacks, while staying focused on concrete strategies and steady progress.
In sessions, Matthew aims to be collaborative. He helps people set clear goals, try small experiments, and build skills to reduce distress. Therapy often includes practical exercises between meetings to reinforce what was learned in session.
People who choose him can expect a calm, direct style that balances short-term solutions with deeper exploration. He emphasizes usable tools, steady pacing, and attention to each person’s values and life goals.
How therapy approaches translate to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify what matters to them and take small, committed steps toward those values despite uncomfortable feelings. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and when panic attacks interfere with daily life.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with real-life experiments. This approach often includes practical techniques to reduce panic symptoms and reduce avoidance behaviors.
Client-centered work emphasizes listening and supporting the person’s own goals. It creates space to process emotions and decide what changes feel most meaningful.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. That might mean focusing on skills first, then shifting to values-based work, or blending approaches across sessions.
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce commute time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people use mindfulness exercises and behavioral experiments in the settings where they live and work, which can make progress more practical and immediate.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Utah
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Matthew commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, and depression, plus related issues like guilt, shame, and panic disorder and panic attacks.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He blends practical, skills-based methods with reflective talk therapy. Sessions often mix concrete exercises with time to discuss values and goals.
What experience does he bring to the work?
He has five years of clinical experience working with adults on trauma-related symptoms, mood concerns, and anxiety disorders.
What credentials and region are listed for this clinician?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Utah.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with Matthew?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.