Matthew Carleton, LMSW
Therapist in Michigan
Matthew Carleton is a licensed social worker who provides therapy from Michigan.
- License 6801109145 · Michigan Expires March 2026
- NPI 1235649898 · national registry
- Experience and languages 7+ years in practice English
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About Matthew
Matthew Carleton is a licensed social worker who provides therapy from Michigan. He focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, self-esteem, addiction, and coping with life changes. Matthew uses clear, practical work in sessions so people leave with things they can try between meetings.
He typically combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at how thoughts affect mood and behavior, with the Gottman Method, which provides tools for communication and managing conflict.
Background and approach
Sessions are straightforward and goal-oriented. Clients can expect to talk through recent problems and practice new ways of responding in real life. Matthew has seven years of individual therapy experience and a longer history leading groups on domestic violence and relationship topics.
That mix informs both skill-building and how he structures conversations about safety and boundaries. He adapts pacing to what each person needs. The approach is practical rather than abstract.
Matthew helps people identify unhelpful thoughts, build new habits, and repair or improve everyday interactions. He also works with parenting and family stress, issues tied to attachment and abandonment, and life transitions like separation or midlife questions. Sessions are offered in English and are available via video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging.
People who want to begin can use the Start Therapy flow to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.
Credentials
- LMSW (Michigan)
- License 6801109145 · expires March 2026
- NPI
- 1235649898 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Matthew lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Impulsivity
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Self-love
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Young adult issues
Approaches Matthew names
These are the approaches Matthew 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
How therapy methods translate to online care
Gottman Method work focuses on improving communication and reducing harmful interaction patterns. In online sessions this looks like practicing specific conversation skills, learning to recognize negative cycles, and building small rituals to reconnect over time.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people spot unhelpful thoughts and change behaviors that keep problems going. Online CBT sessions often include short exercises, thought records, and homework that can be reviewed during video or messaging check-ins.
Finding the right approach happens together. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods, and adjust based on what feels useful. That collaborative process helps pick techniques that match the client's needs and preferences rather than forcing a single model.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility. Video lets people work face-to-face when bandwidth allows. Phone sessions work well when video is hard or when a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging provide brief, focused exchanges and are useful for in-the-moment support or quick updates between longer appointments.
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Frequently asked
What concerns does Matthew address?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, anger, self-esteem, addictions, trauma and abuse, parenting, career stress, depression, and coping with life changes.
What is his therapy style like?
Sessions are practical and goal-focused with clear steps to try between meetings. Conversations emphasize skill building and real-life practice.
How much experience does he have?
Matthew has seven years of individual therapy experience and about twelve years running groups on domestic violence and relationship topics.
What credentials and location apply?
He holds an LMSW, which is a Licensed Master Social Worker, and practices from Michigan.
Which languages and international options are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
In what formats are sessions offered?
Appointments are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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