Matthew Hughes, LCSW

Licensed in Utah · 5 years in practice

Matthew Hughes is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Utah.

License and registration

LCSW, Utah: 10413064-3501 · expires September 2026
NPI: 1497271639 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 5
Languages: English

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About Matthew

Matthew Hughes is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Utah. He meets people where they are and helps them address stress, anxiety, trauma, anger, low self-esteem, and depression with clear, practical steps. He uses evidence-informed approaches that focus on what the person wants to change.

Sessions typically involve talking through current struggles, learning new coping skills, and practicing small habits between meetings. The aim is steady progress rather than quick fixes.

Background and approach

Matthew draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. He also uses client-centered and psychodynamic ideas to create space for understanding patterns that developed over time.

With five years of clinical experience, he has worked with adults facing trauma, panic attacks, mood disorders, and intense shame or guilt. He also focuses on life purpose, self-love, forgiveness, and social anxiety so people can rebuild confidence and daily functioning. Sessions are offered in English and delivered online by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Matthew describes therapy as a team effort: he partners with each person to set goals and adapt methods as progress unfolds.

Focus areas and approaches

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Online support

Using practical approaches in online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and finding clearer life direction.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing them with real-life experiments. CBT is often used for panic, mood disorders, social anxiety, and managing symptoms of trauma.

Client-centered work puts the person’s goals and perspective at the center of sessions. The therapist listens closely and adjusts pace and techniques to the individual’s needs.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods to try and will adapt them over time based on what helps most. That collaborative process aims to match the approach to goals, preferences, and daily life demands.

Online sessions are offered by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make care more flexible. Video calls allow full conversations similar to in-person visits. Phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging make it possible to touch base between sessions or communicate without being on camera. These options help people fit therapy into busy schedules and varied daily routines.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does this therapist address?

He works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, and depression. Additional areas include panic attacks, mood disorders, guilt and shame, and social anxiety.

What therapeutic style can I expect?

Therapy blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centered work, and psychodynamic ideas. Sessions focus on practical skills alongside understanding emotional patterns.

What is his background and experience?

He has five years of clinical experience working with adults on trauma, mood concerns, and anxiety-related problems. That experience informs a solutions-oriented approach.

Where is the therapist based and what credential is held?

He practices in Utah and holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker in that state.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Sessions are delivered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what fits the person's 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?

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