Matthew Christensen, LCSW

Therapist in Idaho

Matthew Christensen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and trauma.

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License LCSW 36921 · Idaho Expires August 2026
NPI 1013275544 · national registry
Experience and languages 13+ years in practice English

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About Matthew

Matthew Christensen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and trauma. He works in Idaho and brings a calm, down-to-earth style to sessions. Matthew aims to meet each person where they are and move at a pace that feels right for them.

Matthew uses straightforward, person-centered care to help clients notice what matters most. He listens first and then works with people to pick practical steps that fit daily life.

Background and approach

Many clients come for help with parenting challenges, addictions, grief, intimacy concerns, or attention-related struggles. Over 13 years in mental health practice have given him experience with a wide range of issues. He has supported people facing chronic pain, caregiver stress, mood disorders, and the fallout from separation or divorce.

He also has experience with autism spectrum concerns and intellectual disability when those issues affect daily functioning and relationships. Matthew draws on several therapeutic approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior strategies, and Emotionally-Focused methods. He also integrates the Gottman Method when relationship skills are a focus.

Sessions emphasize clear goals, skill practice, and building habits that make life easier. People describe his approach as warm and respectful. He tries to reduce overwhelm by breaking problems into small steps.

Matthew supports parents, individuals, and people exploring non-monogamous relationship concerns who want practical tools and steady guidance.

Credentials

LCSW (Idaho): License LCSW 36921 · expires August 2026
NPI: 1013275544 · 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
Addictions
Trauma and abuse
Depression
ADHD
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Parenting issues
Anger management
Abandonment
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Codependency
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Divorce and separation
Drug and alcohol addiction
Fatherhood issues
Guilt and shame
Intellectual disability
Life purpose
Mood disorders
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Post-traumatic stress
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)

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 Matthew uses therapy approaches online

Matthew commonly blends the Gottman Method with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to address relationship patterns and personal values. The Gottman-informed work focuses on improving communication, reducing conflict cycles, and building positive interactions between partners. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify what matters to them, accept difficult feelings, and take value-driven action in daily life.

He approaches treatment collaboratively. Together, therapist and client decide which methods fit current needs and goals. That might mean starting with value-focused ACT work, adding Gottman strategies when relationship skills are a priority, or using skill-based CBT or DBT tools to manage strong emotions and behavior.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to work on these approaches. Video calls let people practice conversations and notice body language in real time. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for quick check-ins. Live chat and text-based messaging make brief skill coaching and between-session support simple and immediate. These formats help people fit therapy into busy schedules and keep momentum between sessions.

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Frequently asked

What kinds of problems does he help with?

Matthew works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting concerns, ADHD, grief, and anger among other challenges.

What is his therapeutic style like?

He uses a person-centered, warm, and laid-back style that focuses on listening first and then building practical skills together.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has 13 years of experience working in the mental health field supporting a wide range of concerns and life circumstances.

What credentials and location are listed?

He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW - practicing in Idaho.

Which languages and international options are available?

Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients.

What session formats does he offer?

He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging so clients can choose what works best for them.

How are fees handled?

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

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