- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Attachment perspective
About David
Dr. David Mathews is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Minnesota with 35 years of experience. He sees people for relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, parenting struggles, stress and anxiety, addiction issues, grief, intimacy problems, anger, self-esteem and depression.
He works in a conversational, interactive way. Sessions focus on naming emotions, looking at how people relate to others, and finding practical steps for change. He combines methods from Emotionally-Focused Therapy, attachment-based ideas, and cognitive behavioral approaches to guide conversations about feelings and behavior.
David has helped people who survived intimate partner violence and those affected by bullying or hurtful behaviors in the home or community. He also works with people who have been abusive toward a family member or others and with those managing chemical health concerns. Parenting problems and sexual violence are among the issues he has addressed in his practice.
In sessions he aims to treat people with respect and to avoid stigmatizing labels. He uses a mix of approaches - including CBT and attachment-informed thinking - to identify patterns and test small changes. The focus is on practical steps a person can try between sessions.
His background includes a doctorate in psychology alongside social work licensure. People who want to begin are encouraged to complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session to see how the work might proceed.
How his approaches translate to online work
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on helping people name and respond to strong emotions and to change unhelpful interaction patterns. It is often used when relationship patterns and attachment needs are hard to name. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns influence current behavior and connection with others, and it can help when trust or emotional closeness feels difficult. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and tests concrete changes to reduce symptoms like anxiety or depression.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. He will discuss goals and preferences and collaborate with the person to decide which methods to try. That collaborative discussion helps shape session focus and any practical exercises between meetings.
The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm available online options before booking. Many people find online sessions useful because they can fit a meeting into a lunch break, avoid travel time, or choose a shorter check-in when schedules are tight. Others appreciate being able to use video or phone to continue conversations when life gets busy. Talk with the clinician about which format would best suit your daily routine and technical setup.
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Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
35+ years
Listed in
Minnesota
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with relationship issues, trauma and abuse, parenting, stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, intimacy-related issues, anger, self-esteem and depression.
How would he describe his therapeutic approach?
He combines Emotionally-Focused Therapy, attachment-based ideas, and cognitive behavioral therapy to talk through emotions, relationship patterns, and behavior.
How much experience does he have?
He has 35 years of experience working as a counselor or therapist in a clinical practice.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a LICSW practicing in Minnesota and holds a doctorate in psychology in addition to his social work licensure.
Are sessions offered in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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