Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Anger management
- Self esteem
How Matthew works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LMSW
- Licensed in
- Michigan
- Years in practice
- 7
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Matthew
Matthew Carleton is a licensed social worker in Michigan who helps people manage stress, anxiety, anger, relationship strain, and low self-esteem. He guides clients through practical steps to cope with depression, addiction concerns, and major life changes. Matthew focuses on clear tools people can use between sessions and straightforward conversations in the room.
He has seven years of experience providing individual therapy and over a decade working in group settings related to relationships and domestic violence.
Background and approach
That background informs how he approaches patterns that show up again and again. Sessions are aimed at skills people can apply right away, such as thought tracking and behavior experiments. Matthew uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and to try new behaviors that reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms.
He also draws on the Gottman Method to address relationship concerns and to help people improve communication and repair conflict. These methods are presented plainly and with specific exercises to practice between meetings. People often come for help with parenting strain, family problems, attachment wounds, or life transitions such as separation or midlife questions.
Matthew also supports those working on smoking or vaping cessation and on rebuilding self-worth after trauma. Sessions are offered in English and are provided through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. He uses short, action-focused work and collaborative planning to help people move forward.
What Matthew works with
Everything Matthew lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Matthew's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Impulsivity
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Self-love
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Young adult issues
Approaches Matthew lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How Matthew's Approaches Work Online
Matthew uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice the thoughts that keep them stuck and to test small behavior changes that reduce anxiety and low mood. CBT sessions focus on practical steps, like tracking thoughts and trying short experiments between meetings.He also incorporates elements of the Gottman Method when relationship issues are present. That approach centers on improving communication, recognizing patterns that escalate conflict, and practicing repair skills to rebuild trust and connection.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Matthew will talk with clients about their goals and preferences and choose techniques together that fit their situation. He checks in regularly and adjusts plans based on what is helping.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to give people options that suit their day. Video calls allow face-to-face work on communication and emotion; phone sessions can be shorter check-ins or fit a work break; live chat and messaging let people share thoughts in writing and use therapy tools between calls. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life while still working on concrete skills.
Questions people ask about Matthew
What concerns does Matthew commonly address?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship and family problems, self-esteem, addiction issues, trauma and parenting strain.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a plain, practical style that focuses on clear tools and short exercises to try between sessions.
What is his professional background?
Matthew has seven years of experience in individual therapy and over a decade running group work related to relationships and domestic violence.
What are his credentials and location?
He holds an LMSW, which is a Licensed Master Social Worker, and practices from Michigan.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How much do sessions cost?
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?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.