Matt Givens, LIMFT, LMFT

Therapist in Indiana

Matt Givens is a licensed marriage and family therapist who aims to make the first step feel manageable.

License 35001663A, F.1100016 · Indiana, Ohio Expires April 2026, June 2026
NPI 1962754523 · national registry
Experience and languages 16+ years in practice English

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About Matt

Matt Givens is a licensed marriage and family therapist who aims to make the first step feel manageable. He speaks plainly about common worries like anxiety, grief, relationship strain, and the stress of life changes. Sessions are presented as a place to talk, rebuild, and learn skills that help day-to-day life feel steadier.

He draws on 16 years of clinical experience in Indiana. He uses the Gottman Method with couples when appropriate, and he applies cognitive behavioral techniques to help people change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.

Background and approach

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, or EMDR, is part of his work with trauma symptoms. His approach is practical and collaborative. He centers the person in the room and aims to build a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship.

That starts with listening, then moves to concrete tools for coping and improving connection. Matt also addresses issues like addictions, parenting stress, career concerns, codependency, and communication problems. He brings a focus on repairing relationships and reducing persistent symptoms from past events.

Sessions can include short-term problem solving or longer work on deeper patterns. He uses a mix of client-centered therapy, existential questions about meaning, and solution-focused steps so people can try things between sessions and see what helps.

Credentials

LMFT (Indiana): License 35001663A · expires April 2026
LIMFT (Ohio): License F.1100016 · expires June 2026
NPI: 1962754523 · national provider identifier

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Focus areas and approaches

Everything Matt lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Parenting issues
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Depression
Coping with life changes
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
Codependency
Communication problems
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
First responder issues
Guilt and shame
Infidelity
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Phobias
Post-traumatic stress
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Sex addiction
Sexual assault and abuse
Social anxiety and phobia
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Approaches Matt names

These are the approaches Matt names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.

Online support

Practical approaches for online relationship and trauma work

Matt uses the Gottman Method with couples to improve communication, reduce conflict cycles, and rebuild connection through focused, practical exercises. The Gottman work looks at interaction patterns and teaches specific skills to change how partners relate to each other.

He also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which centers on listening and creating a nonjudgmental space so the client can find their own solutions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors that reduce anxiety and low mood.

Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and the issues at hand and then try approaches that seem to fit. That means trying tools in session and adjusting the plan as progress is observed.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face work and real-time skill coaching. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging are handy for frequent, brief support between longer sessions or when typing feels easier than speaking.

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Frequently asked

What kinds of concerns does he help with?

He addresses relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, grief, anxiety, depression, addictions, parenting stress, and broader life changes.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

His style is collaborative and straightforward, mixing listening with practical tools from several approaches to help clients manage symptoms and improve relationships.

What is his background and experience?

He has 16 years of clinical experience and works in Indiana as a licensed marriage and family therapist.

What credentials and region does he practice in?

He holds LIMFT and LMFT credentials and practices in Indiana with licensure noted for OH LIMFT and IN LMFT.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available online?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and situations.

How does pricing work for sessions?

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

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