Matthew Kiefer is a licensed counselor who helps people who are worn down by stress, low self esteem, or big life changes. He works with adults facing anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, and challenges around parenting and career. He also supports those who have experienced trauma, abuse, or early attachment problems.
Matthew holds LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) and LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor) credentials and practices in Utah. He brings 11 years of clinical experience, plus earlier work as a youth mentor, to his sessions. He aims to meet each person where they are and to speak plainly about next steps.
His style is warm, playful, and encouraging. Sessions are interactive and tailored to each person’s needs. Matthew avoids stigmatizing labels and focuses on practical steps people can use between sessions.
Matthew draws from cognitive behavioral approaches, dialectical skills, acceptance-based ideas, attachment-focused work, and client-centered listening. He adapts techniques and the session dialog to fit what a person finds most helpful. Many find this flexible mix useful when coping with stress, rebuilding confidence, or working through relationship and parenting concerns.
He invites people who are ready for change to try a first step toward feeling more capable and less stuck. To begin, follow the site’s Start Therapy flow and complete the short matching questionnaire to schedule a first meeting.
How therapy approaches translate to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people clarify what matters to them and take small steps toward those values despite painful thoughts or feelings. It can be useful for people stuck by anxiety, low self esteem, or life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical strategies to shift unhelpful patterns. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress management. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns and supports building more steady ways of relating; this can help with attachment issues, relationship conflict, and the effects of early trauma.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, history, and preferences and then suggest which methods might help most. That plan can change as progress is made, and sessions are adapted to what actually helps the client in day-to-day life.
Confirm session formats before booking so you know what options are available. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people use screens or audio only depending on what they prefer and what works best for their energy and attention. If you’d like to explore how these approaches could work for you, discuss format options when you schedule a first appointment.
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Jungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
11+ years
Credentials
South Carolina, Utah, Georgia, Idaho
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with adults facing depression, anxiety, stress, and self esteem struggles. He also helps people coping with trauma, abuse, grief, addiction, parenting stress, and career challenges.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Sessions are warm, interactive, and often playful while staying focused on goals. He adapts his approach to fit each person's needs rather than using a one-size-fits-all method.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He brings 11 years of clinical experience as a counselor, plus additional years working as a youth mentor in mental health settings.
What credentials and region are listed?
He holds LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) and LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor) credentials and practices in Utah with a background also noted in South Carolina.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are session logistics and cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin working together?
Use the continue button on this profile on the site, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's listed availability.
