Dr. Matthew Reiser, UT Psychologist 5184406-2501

Dr. Matthew Reiser is a licensed psychologist based in Utah with 19 years of clinical experience. He practices with an empathic, interactive style that emphasizes compassion, sensitivity, and respect while helping people navigate complex life challenges. He draws from cognitive-behavioral, client-centered, and emotion-focused traditions and adapts those methods to fit each person’s unique needs and goals.

Matthew works with a broad range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and depression, addictions, LGBT issues, family and parenting challenges, grief and loss, intimacy-related concerns, eating and sleeping problems, career matters, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coping with life changes. He also addresses specific focus areas such as abandonment, attachment and adoption issues, autism and Asperger syndrome, blended family dynamics, body image, chronic illness and pain, caregiver stress, commitment and control issues, dissociation, and disruptive mood concerns.

He approaches therapy as a collaborative process of discovery and growth, tailoring interventions to the individual and honoring each person’s experience. He holds a Utah psychologist license - UT Psychologist 5184406-2501 - which authorizes him to provide professional psychological services in the state. Dr. Reiser combines clinical training and years of practice to support clients through transitions and toward more effective ways of coping and relating.

Evidence-based approaches for online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify what matters most to them and take meaningful action even when difficult thoughts or feelings arise. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress related to life transitions by building psychological flexibility. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning; it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and many stress-related concerns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathic listening and the therapeutic relationship, creating a supportive space where clients can explore feelings and develop self-directed growth; this approach supports issues tied to self-esteem, relationships, and life changes.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process. Dr. Reiser works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and personal preferences, and he adjusts the plan as therapy progresses to ensure a good fit.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit care into busy lives and to access licensed professionals from different locations. These options support consistent engagement and allow clients to choose the format that feels most comfortable and effective for their situation.