Matthew Laycock, LCSW, CSW

Matthew Laycock is a licensed social worker practicing in Colorado with 10 years of professional experience. He holds the credentials LCSW and CSW - LCSW stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker and CSW denotes a clinical social work credential - and brings focused care to people coping with stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflict, low self-esteem, and depression. He also works with concerns related to abandonment, attachment difficulties, guilt and shame, isolation or loneliness, post-traumatic stress, and social anxiety and phobia.

Matthew approaches therapy from the belief that each person is the expert of their own story and that existing strengths can be a powerful foundation for change. He supports clients in identifying practical strategies to manage difficult emotions, rebuild motivation, and improve relationships, while fostering greater confidence and well-being. Seeking therapy requires courage, and Matthew offers steady support and encouragement as clients take steps toward a more fulfilling life. His style emphasizes empowerment, collaboration, and realistic goal-setting to help people move through challenges at a sustainable pace.

Evidence-Based Approaches for Online Care

Matthew uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that help people identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and social fear. These approaches focus on practical skills and steps clients can practice between sessions to build momentum and improve daily functioning.

He also employs skills-focused strategies that strengthen coping, emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness to address addiction, family conflict, and issues related to attachment, guilt, or shame. These methods aim to increase resilience and support healthier relationships over time.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Matthew works with each person to understand their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, and he adjusts techniques as needed to find the best fit for meaningful progress.

Online therapy with Matthew is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for busy schedules, travel, or different comfort levels with communication. This range of options makes it easier to stay consistent with care and access support from licensed professionals when it fits into everyday life.