Matthew Hughes , LCSW

Matthew Hughes is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Utah. As a licensed clinician he focuses on helping adults navigate trauma, anxiety, depression, anger, low self-esteem, and related concerns such as guilt, shame, and difficulties with life purpose. He approaches therapy as a collaborative process in which therapist and client work together to identify obstacles, develop practical strategies, and move toward greater emotional balance and confidence.

He specializes in treating adults with trauma-related symptoms using Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), an evidence-based method designed to address the thoughts and feelings that follow traumatic events. He also brings extensive experience helping people who struggle with depression, anxiety, panic, scrupulosity, and mood disorders through a solutions-oriented framework informed by Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).

Matthew integrates these methods with a supportive, client-centered stance to tailor care to each individual’s needs. By combining structured skill-building with attention to personal values and goals, he helps clients work through painful experiences and develop the skills needed to pursue a more meaningful, grounded life.

Therapeutic Methods and Online Care

Matthew Hughes draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors; CBT is often used to address anxiety, depression, panic, and mood-related concerns by teaching practical coping skills and structured techniques. He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people clarify their values, develop psychological flexibility, and move toward meaningful action even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present; ACT can be useful for anxiety, stress, and self-critical patterns.

In practice, finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic work. Matthew collaborates with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals, then blends methods so treatment fits the individual rather than forcing a single model.

Online therapy offers a flexible way to access this work through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to schedule sessions around daily life, maintain continuity of care, and engage in therapy from familiar surroundings while working with licensed professionals and therapists who focus on practical, outcome-oriented support.