- Guilt and shame
- Grief and loss
- LGBT related issues
About Matthew
Matthew Howard is a licensed clinical social worker in Michigan and Florida with 10 years of professional experience. He holds the Licensed Master Social Worker credential and the Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential. He works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, addictions, trauma and LGBT concerns.
Matthew focuses on practical conversation and steady progress. He treats intimacy-related challenges, communication problems, and struggles with isolation or loneliness. He also addresses questions of guilt and shame and issues around forgiveness and self-love.
In sessions he treats the person’s experience as central and looks for strengths to build on. Meetings tend to be direct and goal-oriented, with attention to steps someone can use between visits. He aims to help people sort what’s most urgent and manageable right now.
Matthew has experience working with trauma and abuse and with grief and loss. He also supports people facing social anxiety, phobia, and struggles finding life purpose. His background includes a decade of practice across related settings.
People who choose him will find a clinician who focuses on clear conversation and small, practical changes. He invites clients to name values and priorities, then tries options that fit their day-to-day life. The emphasis is on steady movement rather than quick fixes.
Approaches that guide online sessions
Matthew draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address trauma and related concerns. One approach focuses on processing traumatic memories in a structured way, helping people reduce the intensity of distressing memories and regain daily functioning. Another approach uses targeted exercises to reduce the emotional impact of painful events and teach skills for handling reminders and triggers.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Matthew will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and recommend techniques that fit those priorities. The plan is usually adjusted over time based on what helps most.
The practical benefits of online sessions include fitting therapy into a busy week and making regular check-ins easier to keep. Because the biography does not list specific session formats, confirm current online options before booking. Many people find virtual work helps them maintain momentum between sessions and schedule visits around work, family, or other obligations.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Florida, Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, and LGBT-related concerns. Additional focuses include communication problems, forgiveness, guilt and shame, isolation, life purpose, self-love, and social anxiety.
How does he approach therapy?
Matthew uses practical conversation and strength-based work to help people identify steps they can take between sessions. He emphasizes clear goals and manageable progress rather than abstract theorizing.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 10 years of professional experience in social work and clinical practice.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds the LMSW and LCSW credentials and is licensed in Michigan and Florida. His listed location is Michigan.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to start working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.