Matt Loveland
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and I love the outdoors and most anything to do with water. I have 25+ years of experience helping people as a clinical social worker. My practice has been primarily geared toward adults, but I also have extensive experience with youth ages 12-17. In recent years, my clientele has gravitated to men's issues.
Counseling is about creating a healthy connection in an environment of safety.
First session
Besides completing necessary assessments, I just want to get to know you and who you are. I want to see a "snapshot" of your life while working to understand your strengths, support system, hobbies and interest. I often think of counseling like traveling and I am a "tour guide" that you have hired to help guide you on your journey.
Strengths
I have a great ability to connect with people. Counseling is about creating a healthy connection in an environment of safety. I am aware of my limitations and not afraid to refer a client else where, if that is best for them and their treatment. Therapy, must be about the client, not the therapist. In my counseling, I like to use metaphors to illustrate concepts and ideas. I have developed these helpful metaphors over years of practice and when applicable, I love to share these with my clients. Most importantly, I love to empower my clients. Not only with improved mental health, but with practical skills and knowledge.
Ideal clients
Over the years I have discovered my strength is working with men. I am able to create a space where men can feel comfortable talking about issues around mental health (depression, anxiety, etc.), life transitions, substance use, and relationships. I very much enjoy working with this population that can be underserved in today's mental health landscape. I love it when my clients come to therapy with goals and aspirations to improve who they are, how they are thinking and what they want out of life. I am looking for clients who want a safe place to talk, but are not afraid to be challenged.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I really enjoy working with clients on understanding how CBT works. We will go over a model for CBT, which will help enrich the entire therapeutic process. As part of this, you will understand the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and how to use this in the future to improve your life situation.
Narrative
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) does not work for everyone. In these situations I want to hear and understand your stories. We will process these experiences and add meaning to your life situation.
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
This modality has gained traction in recent years, so I love to use it when typical CBT is not the best approach for my clients. This allows my clients to view situations in life as things they cannot change, but must accept.
Location
Virtual sessions
Identifies as
Christian
Man
White
Top specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Men's Issues
Other specialties
Addiction
Anger Management
Coping Skills
Life Transitions
Mood Disorders
Parenting
Spirituality
Serves
Adults (18 to 64)
Elders (65 and above)
Individual Therapy
Man
Doesn't specialize in
Couples Counseling
Family Conflict
Family Therapy
Licensed in
MarylandLicense 32201
UtahLicense 292110-3501