Licensed clinical social worker recordNorth Carolina
Matthew Mills, LCSW
North Carolina
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Relationships
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in North Carolina
- LCSW, licence C012564
- NPI
- 1114436110
- Experience
- 8 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- North Carolina
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 approaches
- DBT-informed work
- Family and parenting
About Matthew
Matthew Mills is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in North Carolina with eight years of practice experience. He works with common life stresses such as anxiety, depression, parenting strain, relationship and family concerns. He also addresses issues like blended family adjustments, caregiver stress, and feeling isolated.
Matthew draws on social work principles that consider both the individual and their wider community. He uses cognitive behavioral strategies to help people notice and reframe unhelpful thinking. He also incorporates dialectical behavioral ideas focused on managing emotions and improving interpersonal skills.
Sessions are conversational and focused on practical change. People can expect to identify specific patterns that cause distress and practice different ways of responding. Matthew can help with communication problems, men's issues, multicultural concerns, and challenges faced by young adults.
He works to connect people to other resources when useful. That can mean coordinating with community supports or other professionals to address wider needs. Matthew emphasizes problem solving and building everyday skills that reduce stress and improve relationships.
Clients come for short-term work on immediate problems and for longer-term support when deeper issues are present. His approach aims to be straightforward and useful, supporting people as they negotiate parenting, work pressures, and family obligations.
BHow sessions work
Evidence-based approaches and online sessions
Matthew uses straightforward cognitive behavioral techniques that focus on recognizing and reframing unhelpful thoughts. These methods help when anxiety, repetitive negative thinking, or low mood get in the way of daily life. He also draws on principles from dialectical behavioral approaches to teach emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness skills that often help with relationship strain and mood challenges.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Matthew will discuss what feels most useful based on the client's goals, needs, and day-to-day life. He aims to match practical techniques to the problems a person brings and will adjust methods as progress is made.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online session options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. The online setting also lets people practice communication and coping skills in the context of their regular routine while working with a licensed professional.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, and parenting strain. Additional focus areas include blended family issues, caregiver stress, isolation, men's issues, narcissism, PTSD, social anxiety, and young adult concerns.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses practical, evidence-based techniques. Matthew combines cognitive behavioral strategies and dialectical behavioral ideas to address thinking patterns, emotion regulation, and interpersonal skills.
How much experience does he have?
He has eight years of experience working in community and office settings. That background informs his focus on both individual needs and broader community supports.
Where is he licensed to practice?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in North Carolina.
In which languages can sessions be held?
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; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Use 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