Matthew Johnson, III, LCSW

Matthew Johnson, III is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Louisiana with 24 years of experience. He focuses on practical problems people bring from home, work, and relationships. Common concerns he works with include addictions, grief, depression, anxiety, parenting strain, relationship and intimacy issues, and stress.

He uses a client-centered approach to guide sessions. That means conversation starts with what matters most to the person sitting across from him. He pairs that with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and build clearer coping steps.

Motivational Interviewing appears in his work when clients are weighing change around substance use or difficult habits. In those moments he listens for strengths and helps people decide what steps they want to try next. The emphasis is on small, practical changes rather than abstract goals.

Matthew draws on two decades of clinical practice with addictions and bereavement. That background shows up when addressing family conflict, attachment concerns, anger, and caregiver stress. He offers straightforward feedback and helps people practice new ways of responding to tense situations.

Sessions typically include talking through current problems, learning coping skills, and trying exercises that change thinking or behavior. He also supports people facing major life changes such as divorce, job shifts, or the death of a loved one. The work is collaborative and aimed at making everyday life feel more manageable.

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