Matthew Kiefer, LPC, LCPC
Compassionate counselor helping people rewrite their stories
Details
| Name | Matthew Kiefer |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LPC, LCPC |
| Based in | Utah |
| Licensed in | South Carolina, Utah, Georgia, Idaho |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 11 |
About Matthew
Matthew Kiefer is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, mood challenges, and relationship struggles. He aims to create a warm, encouraging space where people can talk through painful experiences and find more workable ways forward.
Matthew uses plain language and a down-to-earth style in sessions to make things easier to follow. He draws on Narrative therapy to help people reframe the stories they tell about themselves.
Background and approach
He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Attachment-Based approaches to address values, emotional ties, and patterns that repeat across relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) influences his practical tools for shifting thoughts and behaviors. Matthew has eleven years of professional experience in mental health and has worked with people facing depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, ADHD, grief, addiction, and trauma.
He has supported those dealing with parenting stress, blended family concerns, adoption and foster care issues, and the emotional fallout of separation or domestic violence. Sessions are collaborative and often conversational. He blends empathy with direct, concrete strategies like behavioral experiments, values work, and communication practice.
He adapts his approach to each person’s needs rather than following one fixed method. People who choose Matthew often want practical tools and new ways of seeing old problems. He helps them set small goals, test different coping skills, and track changes over time.
What this therapist works with
His listing names Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Anger management among the things Matthew works with, alongside the areas below.
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Traumatic brain injury
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Matthew among the ways he works.
- Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Matthew among the ways he works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Matthew among the ways he works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Matthew among the ways he works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Matthew among the ways he works.
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT): Listed by Matthew among the ways he works.
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR): Listed by Matthew among the ways he works.
- Jungian Therapy: Listed by Matthew among the ways he works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Matthew among the ways he works.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Matthew among the ways he works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Matthew among the ways he works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Matthew among the ways he works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Matthew directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how he works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Matthew directly how he uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How his approaches translate to online therapy
Matthew uses Narrative therapy to help people notice and rewrite the stories that shape their lives, which can bring clarity about patterns and choices. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is used to identify values and build small actions toward them while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings. Attachment-Based work focuses on how early bonds influence current relationships and helps people practice different ways of connecting.Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. Matthew will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked in the past. Together they will try methods that fit the issue at hand and adjust course based on what helps most.
Online sessions are offered by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video calls let people work face to face from wherever they are. Phone sessions can be useful when a quieter connection or lower bandwidth is needed. Live chat and text messaging are helpful for brief check-ins, coaching between sessions, or for people who prefer writing over speaking. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and daily life.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does he help with?
He works with a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma and abuse, addiction, grief, parenting stress, and ADHD.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Sessions are warm, interactive, and often encouraging with a conversational tone. He combines practical skills with story-based work to create change.
How much experience does he have?
Matthew has eleven years of experience in mental health practice, including work as a counselor and youth mentor.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds LPC and LCPC credentials and practices from Utah while holding licensure in South Carolina as noted in his background.
What languages are supported and can he work with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he does not accept international clients at this time.
Which session formats are available?
He offers multiple online formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
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