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Matthew "Matt" Daues

Matthew "Matt" Daues, LCSW, CSW

Therapist in Missouri

Experienced LCSW focused on self esteem and coping

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25 years of experience listed

LCSW, CSW professional credentials

English languages

  • Calm conversational style
  • Practical daily tools
  • Mindfulness practices

About Matthew

Matthew "Matt" Daues is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 25 years of experience. He supports people coping with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, self esteem concerns, sleeping problems, anger, ADHD, and life changes. He works with individuals facing relationship and family challenges, parenting strain, career stress, and the fatigue that comes from caring for others.

Matt keeps a relaxed, conversational style in sessions. He listens first, then helps each person set practical goals. He focuses on what a person can do day to day to feel steadier and more in control.

His approach looks at the whole person. That means considering emotional and physical health and social and financial factors that affect wellbeing. He combines practical tools with mindfulness and breathing work that can be practiced during sessions.

Matt uses parts of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused strategies. These methods help people notice unhelpful thoughts, clarify values, and build small habits that add up to change.

He practices in Missouri and holds LCSW and CSW credentials. Sessions are oriented toward helping people make their own choices and reach goals that matter to them. To begin, people are guided through a brief matching process and then schedule sessions based on availability.

How therapy approaches translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice what matters most to them and commit to small steps that match those values. It is useful for anxiety, low self esteem, and coping with life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with practical experiments. It works well for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and anger. Mindfulness-based work teaches simple breathing, grounding, and awareness exercises that reduce reactivity and can be practiced in short daily routines.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, pace, and preferences. That might mean mixing ACT ideas with CBT exercises and brief mindfulness practices during a series of sessions.

Confirm which session formats are offered before booking so you know how sessions are scheduled. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, for example by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during a workday, or making it simpler to practice mindfulness between obligations. Licensed professionals can guide the pacing and homework so therapeutic techniques are practical and usable in everyday routines.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderDepression

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsSleeping disordersParenting issuesCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesCodependencyDivorce and separationFamily problemsIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasSelf-loveSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

25+ years

Credentials

Missouri, California, Colorado

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Matt address?

He supports people managing stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, self esteem, sleeping issues, anger, ADHD, and many life changes. He also helps with relationship and family-related struggles and compassion fatigue.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

His style is laid back and conversational. He listens first, then helps clients set practical goals and build small habits that improve day-to-day functioning.

What experience does he bring to sessions?

He has 25 years of experience working with a wide range of mood and stress-related concerns and with older adult issues.

Where is he based and what credentials does he hold?

He practices in Missouri and holds LCSW and CSW credentials, including licensure noted in California and Missouri.

In which language are sessions offered?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with him?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin if I want to work together?

Select the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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