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- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Gottman Method
- Practical skills focus
About Matthew
LMSW in Michigan with seven years of individual therapy experience, Matthew Carleton helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, depression, and self-esteem concerns. He also supports people dealing with parenting pressures, addiction, anger, trauma and abuse, and career or life transitions. Matthew uses clear, practical methods and keeps sessions direct and goal-focused.
Matthew speaks plainly about how thoughts shape feelings and behavior. He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at the link between thinking patterns and emotional reactions. He also uses the Gottman Method for relationship work, focusing on interaction patterns and communication skills.
Sessions tend to focus on specific problems and steps people can take between meetings. Matthew helps people identify unhelpful thoughts, try new behaviors, and practice communication exercises. This approach is meant to produce measurable changes in daily life rather than vague theory.
He has additional experience with domestic violence and relationship group work, and a longer history running groups focused on those issues. That group work informs his individual practice, particularly around boundary setting and safety planning.
People who come for help with anger, impulsivity, jealousy, or blended family stress can expect practical tools and direct feedback. He also addresses concerns like body image, midlife questions, abandonment and attachment issues, and smoking or vaping cessation. Sessions are conducted in English in Michigan.
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How his approaches translate to online sessions
Matthew uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify and change thinking patterns that worsen anxiety or depression. CBT in practice means working on clear links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and trying specific exercises between sessions to test new thinking. The Gottman Method focuses on communication patterns in close relationships and uses structured exercises to improve dialogue and reduce conflict.Choosing an approach is collaborative. Matthew will review your concerns and goals and discuss whether CBT, Gottman work, or a combination fits best. The plan can shift as you learn what techniques are most useful for your situation.
Confirm what session formats are offered before booking, as options are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. They can also support working on communication exercises together or practicing CBT homework in between meetings. Licensed professionals commonly use online work to blend skill practice with weekly discussion, but confirm the exact formats he provides when you schedule.
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Areas of expertise
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, anger, self-esteem, addictions, trauma and abuse, parenting, career changes, and depression.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses a direct, problem-focused style. Sessions emphasize identifying unhelpful thoughts, practicing different behaviors, and setting concrete goals.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has seven years of individual therapy experience and about 12 years running group work related to domestic violence and relationships.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds an LMSW, which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker, and practices in Michigan.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule the first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.