- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
About Matthew
Matthew Johnson III is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Louisiana with 24 years of social work experience and two decades as an LCSW. He helps people facing anger, addiction, grief, anxiety, depression, stress, relationship strain, and parenting challenges. He also supports those coping with career shifts, bipolar mood concerns, and compassion fatigue.
He takes a client-centered approach that keeps the conversation focused on what matters to the person in the room. Sessions are collaborative. Matthew listens, reflects what he hears, and offers constructive feedback so clients can make practical changes.
Matthew uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as a tool to spot and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. He also draws on Motivational Interviewing techniques to help people find clearer reasons to change when they feel stuck with habits like substance use or avoidance.
In sessions he helps people process painful feelings and learn better coping strategies. That can mean working through grief, addressing family-of-origin problems, or reducing resentment and reactive anger. He aims to make emotional growth concrete with doable steps and exercises.
He has experience supporting individuals, couples, and families through separation, infidelity, communication breakdowns, and fatherhood issues. People meet practical goals such as improved communication, healthier boundaries, reduced substance use, or steadier mood management.
To begin, Matthew asks about what is most urgent and then co-designs a plan that fits a person’s life and goals. He works in straightforward language and focuses on skills people can use between sessions.
How his clinical approaches translate to online work
Matthew draws on client-centered practice to begin: he listens to what matters most and shapes sessions around a persons goals. That approach helps with anger tied to relationships, parenting, grief, or workplace stress because sessions focus on the clients priorities and immediate concerns.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify unhelpful thinking and small behavior changes. CBT gives concrete exercises that can reduce reactive anger and persistent worry. Motivational Interviewing helps when someone feels stuck or ambivalent about change; its a conversational method to clarify personal reasons to act differently and build readiness for change.
Figuring out the right approach is collaborative. He will review what has and hasnt worked for the client, set practical goals, and adjust methods as needed. The plan evolves based on progress and changing priorities.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also makes it possible to practice coping skills in the settings where problems occur, then bring observations back to the next session for review.
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Experience
24+ years
Listed in
Louisiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger-related problems does he address?
He helps people who lose their temper with loved ones, people who hold growing resentment, and those affected by someone else’s anger. He also addresses anger in the context of relationship conflict, parenting, and work stress.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a client-centered style that keeps the persons priorities in focus. Sessions combine listening and validation with clear feedback and practical steps to change thoughts and behaviors.
How much experience does he have?
He has 24 years of experience in social work and has been an LCSW for 20 years. His background includes work in addictions and bereavement.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LCSW licensed in Louisiana. His practice is located in Louisiana and uses that licensure for clinical work.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm the current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the chosen plan and region.
How do I start working with him?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.