Licensed clinical social worker recordMichigan
Credentials check
- Credentials
- LMSW, LCSW
- Licensed in Florida
- LCSW, licence SW21382
- Licensed in Michigan
- LMSW, licence 6801120208
- NPI
- 1659074508
- Experience
- 10 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Michigan
These details come from information Matthew supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Stress management
- Grief and loss
- Communication issues
About Matthew
Matthew Howard is a Licensed Master Social Worker and Licensed Clinical Social Worker, holding an LMSW in Michigan and an LCSW in Florida, with 10 years of professional experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, grief, depression, trauma and abuse, addiction, and concerns related to intimacy and LGBT issues. He works with people who are dealing with isolation, shame, and questions about life purpose.
Matthew uses straightforward, practical conversations to address day-to-day problems. Sessions tend to focus on small, repeatable steps to reduce anxiety, manage grief, and handle difficult reactions. He asks about what happens in everyday life and helps people notice patterns that make things harder or easier.
His background includes a decade of work in social work settings across Michigan and Florida. That experience shaped his attention to real-world pressures such as work stress, relationship strain, and substance-related concerns. He aims to connect what people say in session to what they do between sessions.
Matthew describes clients as the experts on their own stories and uses that perspective to build practical plans. He has documented training in approaches referenced in his original biography. He supports people by helping them try small changes and track what helps over time.
People who reach out can expect a clear focus on problems like communication breakdowns, guilt, loneliness, and social anxiety. Matthew keeps sessions direct and task-oriented so steps learned in therapy fit into a busy life.
BHow sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and online care with an LCSW
Matthew notes use of evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on changing current patterns and reactions. One approach he references helps people process traumatic memories by guiding attention and response to difficult sensations and images; this can reduce the intensity of trauma symptoms and improve daily functioning. Another technique he lists targets distressing memories and repetitive negative thoughts by working through specific moments, which can help with grief, shame, and intrusive memories.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Matthew treats the selection of techniques as collaborative. He will talk through options with each person, align methods with goals, and adjust the plan if something is not helpful. The emphasis is on what works in the client’s daily life rather than on fitting a label to the problem.
Session formats are not specified in the original biography, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and allow brief check-ins when time is limited. For some people, phone conversations are useful when a video call is impractical, while video sessions help maintain face-to-face contact when that matters. Ask about available formats when you schedule so sessions match your day-to-day needs.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Florida, Michigan
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
Matthew works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, intimacy issues, and LGBT related concerns. He also focuses on communication problems, guilt and shame, isolation, life purpose, self-love, and social anxiety.
What is his therapeutic approach like?
He uses practical, evidence-based techniques and focuses on concrete steps people can try between sessions. Conversations are aimed at changing everyday patterns rather than abstract theory.
How much experience does he have?
He has 10 years of professional experience in social work settings across Michigan and Florida.
Is he licensed and where?
He is an LMSW in Michigan and an LCSW in Florida.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with him from another country?
He is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the sign-up process.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers