- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Gottman Method
- Family of origin issues
About Matthew
Matthew Carleton is a licensed master social worker (LMSW) practicing in Michigan with seven years of experience in individual therapy. He focuses on relationship concerns, anxiety, stress, and building self-esteem, along with a range of family and life challenges including parenting and career changes.
He works in a straightforward, practical way. Sessions often look at the thoughts and patterns that keep problems going. Matthew uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to name unhelpful thinking and try different behaviors. He also draws on the Gottman Method when relationship dynamics are central to the work.
Clients commonly bring worries about family of origin issues, attachment and abandonment, blended family challenges, and the fallout from divorce or separation. He also supports people dealing with anger, addictions, body image, and the pressures of midlife or career shifts. Conversations focus on what is happening now and what can be changed next.
Matthew has experience leading groups related to domestic violence and relationships, in addition to his individual practice. That background informs how he talks about conflict, boundaries, and safety in relationships without making assumptions about a person’s history.
Sessions include clear, practical steps between meetings. He will often suggest small experiments to try at home and review results together. This helps people notice what changes their thinking or behavior and what keeps patterns repeating.
People who want to address long-standing family patterns or improve current relationships tend to find the work concrete and action-oriented. To confirm session options and the best way to begin, readers are asked to use the online matching tools before scheduling.
How his approaches are used in online sessions
CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing different behaviors to change mood and stress. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and problems that repeat over time.The Gottman Method looks at interactions between people and teaches specific skills for communication and conflict management. It is useful when relationship patterns or frequent arguments are part of the problem.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Matthew will talk with each person about goals and preferences and help choose strategies together. That collaborative process guides whether more CBT techniques or Gottman-based exercises are used in sessions.
Confirm the therapist's current session formats before booking since formats were not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and remove travel time. Those practical benefits often help people keep consistent appointments while they test new ways of thinking and relating.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, and family of origin issues. Other areas include anger, addiction, parenting, and career change.
What is his therapeutic style?
Matthew uses a practical, problem-focused style that looks at thoughts and behaviors. He often assigns small experiments to try between sessions.
How much experience does he have?
He has seven years of experience providing individual therapy and about twelve years running groups related to relationships and domestic violence.
What are his credentials and location?
He holds an LMSW and practices in Michigan.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and paid?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with him?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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