- Addictions
- Client-Centered
- CBT techniques
About Matthew
Matthew Johnson, III is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) based in Louisiana with 24 years of social work experience. He has worked extensively with addictions and bereavement and helps people facing anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and family concerns.
He uses a client-centered approach and incorporates cognitive behavioral techniques. Sessions focus on clear conversation about thoughts and feelings. Matthew aims to give practical feedback and collaborative guidance rather than lecture or prescribe a single solution.
In sessions he helps people name patterns that trace back to their family of origin and current relationships. He addresses issues such as grief, parenting stress, substance use struggles, and problems with intimacy or communication. Work often includes learning new coping strategies and ways to manage difficult emotions.
Matthew describes his method as process-oriented. That means sessions move from hearing and validating feelings to practicing changes in thinking and behavior. He emphasizes skills people can apply between meetings so progress continues outside of sessions.
Clients can expect straightforward conversation about goals and steps to reach them. He has experience working with individuals, couples, and families and draws on decades of practice to shape each session. To begin, readers should confirm current session options before booking and follow the site matching steps to schedule a first appointment.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what a person says so they can clarify their own thoughts and emotions. Online conversation can reproduce this by using steady, focused dialogue and feedback that helps people identify patterns and next steps.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and then tries practical changes to shift outcomes. In remote sessions this often means setting concrete experiments or practice between meetings, and reviewing results together in the next session.
Motivational Interviewing helps people resolve mixed feelings about change by exploring values and strengths. When used online it tends to be brief and goal-focused, useful for issues like substance use or making life changes.
Figuring out which approach fits best is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to pick methods that match the person's goals, needs, and preferences, and can adjust the plan over time based on what helps.
Confirm the specific session formats available before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a weekday break, avoid travel time, or choose a shorter check-in when needed. Licensed professionals often use these options to keep work consistent with daily life while focusing on practical skills and progress.
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Experience
24+ years
Listed in
Louisiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with addictions, grief, depression, anxiety, relationship and family problems, and related issues such as parenting stress and intimacy difficulties.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses a client-centered, process-oriented style combined with cognitive behavioral techniques to talk through thoughts and feelings and develop practical steps forward.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 24 years of experience as a social worker and has been an LCSW for about 20 years.
Where is he based and what credential does he hold?
He practices in Louisiana and holds the LCSW credential as noted.
Does he work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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