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Matthew "Matt" Daues

Matthew "Matt" Daues, LCSW, CSW

Therapist in Missouri

Practical, down-to-earth help for depression and stress

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  • Collaborative goal setting
  • Mindfulness practice
  • Practical coping skills

About Matthew

Matthew "Matt" Daues is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 25 years of experience. He works with people dealing with depression, anxiety, stress, bipolar mood concerns, and sleep problems. Matt keeps a relaxed, down-to-earth style so sessions feel like a conversation rather than a lecture.

He takes a whole-person view in counseling, looking at emotional and physical health and life circumstances together. That means he asks about daily routines, relationships, and the pressures that affect well-being. He partners with clients to set clear, achievable goals and to build practical steps toward them.

Matt draws on practical methods such as cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness practices, and motivational interviewing. He may guide short mindfulness or meditation exercises during a session when it seems helpful. He also uses solution-focused ideas to identify small changes that can make a noticeable difference.

Sessions emphasize listening, exploring options, and helping people make choices that fit their lives. Matt supports work on self-esteem, anger, coping with life changes, parenting concerns, career stress, and feelings of isolation or loneliness. He also addresses issues like OCD, panic, and compassion fatigue.

Matt holds LCSW and CSW credentials and practices in Missouri. He works with adults who want a collaborative, practical approach to feeling and functioning better. To start, clients complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule sessions based on availability.

This summary is based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts without getting stuck in them and focus on actions that match their values. It can be useful for depression, anxiety, and life changes because it shifts attention from avoiding feelings to building a meaningful life.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact. In sessions a person learns to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and try out different behaviors to reduce distress and improve mood.

Mindfulness Therapy brings simple attention and breathing practices into counseling. Short mindfulness or meditation exercises can help lower stress and support sleep and emotion regulation when practiced regularly.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has worked or not worked before, then try methods that fit those needs. Adjustments can be made as therapy progresses to keep the work practical and relevant.

Confirm current session options before booking since specific formats are not listed here. Many people find online sessions helpful because they fit into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins between in-person visits. Online work also makes it easier to practice mindfulness or behavioral experiments between meetings and to review progress in the context of daily life.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Matt commonly address?

He supports people with depression, anxiety, stress, bipolar mood concerns, sleep problems, anger, and self-esteem. He also works on parenting, career strain, and isolation or loneliness.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

His style is laid back and conversational. He focuses on listening, setting goals together, and using practical tools rather than long lectures.

What kind of experience does he bring?

He has 25 years of clinical experience helping adults with mood and life concerns. That experience informs a practical, whole-person approach.

What credentials and location are on record?

He holds LCSW and CSW credentials and practices in Missouri. The profile lists licensure in CA LCSW and CO LCSW as well.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with him?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact session fees depend on the subscriber plan and matching process.

What steps are involved to begin therapy?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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