Matthew "Matt" Daues, LCSW, CSW

Matthew "Matt" Daues is a licensed clinical social worker who brings a relaxed, practical style to counseling. He holds the credentials LCSW and CSW - LCSW stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker and CSW denotes Clinical Social Worker - and offers care informed by years of experience working with mood and aging concerns. He works with people facing anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and issues common to older adults, approaching each person as a whole individual rather than focusing on a single symptom.

Matt favors a collaborative, client-centered process in which clients set meaningful goals and he helps them build the skills and plans to reach those goals. His methods blend evidence-based techniques such as motivational interviewing and cognitive-behavioral strategies with mindfulness practices, solution-focused work, and relaxation exercises. Mindfulness and brief meditation can be practiced together during sessions to support coping and stress management.

In session his role is primarily to listen, assist clients in clarifying priorities, and support them in discovering workable solutions that improve daily functioning and well-being. He pays attention to emotional, physical, and social factors that affect health and partners with clients to develop realistic, personalized steps toward change.

Using Evidence-Based Approaches in Online Therapy

Matthew "Matt" Daues integrates cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness practices, and motivational interviewing into his online work. Cognitive-behavioral therapy helps identify patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to stress or mood problems and teaches practical strategies to change them - it is often used for anxiety, depression, and related concerns. Mindfulness therapy focuses on present-moment awareness and simple attention exercises that reduce reactivity and support emotional regulation - these techniques can help with stress, sleep, and coping. Motivational interviewing is a collaborative way of exploring motivation and building commitment to change - it is useful for setting goals and overcoming ambivalence.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Matt works collaboratively with each person to choose and adapt methods based on their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting pace and focus as progress is made. This collaborative stance helps ensure the work feels relevant and manageable.

Online therapy offers flexible access to licensed professionals through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity when life changes occur, and use different communication styles to support ongoing progress.