Licensed clinical social worker recordUtah
Matthew Hughes, LCSW
Utah
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Trauma and Anxiety
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Utah
- LCSW, licence 10413064-3501
- NPI
- 1497271639
- Experience
- 5 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Utah
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
- CBT techniques
- Acceptance work
- Mindfulness skills
About Matthew
Matthew Hughes is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Utah with five years of clinical experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, and depression. He also focuses on forgiveness, guilt and shame, life purpose, mood disorders, panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, self-love, and social anxiety.
In sessions he combines practical strategies with reflective conversation. He uses cognitive behavioral techniques to address unhelpful thinking and behavior. He also draws on acceptance and commitment methods and mindfulness exercises to help people notice painful thoughts and make values-based choices.
Matthew describes therapy as a team effort. He helps people set clear goals and practices simple skills between sessions. That can include breathing and grounding exercises, thought records, or short behavioral experiments people can try in everyday life.
He has experience working with trauma-related symptoms and with depression and anxiety using solutions-focused work alongside CBT and ACT. The work aims to reduce distress and increase the ability to manage difficult feelings over time. Sessions tend to be straightforward and task-oriented while allowing space to process painful experiences.
People who reach out can expect a mix of skills practice and deeper conversation about patterns that keep problems returning. Matthew keeps language plain and focuses on concrete steps that fit daily life. If someone is unsure about what to expect, he encourages completing the initial matching steps to plan a first session.
BHow sessions work
How therapy approaches guide online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and trouble making decisions about what matters most.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is practical for panic attacks, social anxiety, mood disorders, and many everyday stress problems.
Mindfulness Therapy offers simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus during stressful moments. Matthew will work with clients to determine which approaches fit their goals and preferences. He treats that choice as collaborative and adjusts techniques based on how a person responds in early sessions.
If you are considering online work, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Many people find that remote sessions help fit therapy into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Phone or video sessions can make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to practice skills between appointments.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Utah
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, and depression, plus related issues like guilt, shame, panic, and social anxiety.
What is his therapeutic style?
He blends cognitive behavioral methods with acceptance and commitment and mindfulness approaches, using both skills practice and reflective talk.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has five years of professional experience as a clinician.
What are his credentials and location?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker listed as UT LCSW and practices in Utah.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers