- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- ACT and CBT methods
- Attachment concerns
About Matthew
Matthew Kiefer is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in South Carolina and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) who practices in Utah. He has 11 years of clinical experience working in mental health settings and with youth. He helps people who are coping with depression, anxiety, parenting challenges, trauma and abuse, and attention-related concerns such as ADHD.
He focuses on the emotional and relational patterns that underlie everyday struggles. In sessions he uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside approaches like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. That combination is used to help name hard emotions, notice unhelpful behavior patterns, and try new ways of responding.
Matthew describes his manner as interactive and encouraging. He adapts the conversation to each person’s needs and often brings practical skills for stress, anger, and mood regulation. He also works with people facing grief, addiction concerns, career stress, and major life changes.
His background includes counseling roles and youth mentoring across different clinical settings. That experience informs his work with attachment-related concerns, adoption and foster care issues, and blended family stress. He also supports people navigating divorce, domestic violence impacts, and caregiver strain.
Sessions typically focus on identifying patterns that keep problems active and practicing concrete alternatives. Matthew uses plain language, short skills practice, and reflective conversation to make progress one step at a time.
How Matthew uses EFT, ACT and attachment work in online sessions
Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps name and track emotions and the patterns those emotions create in relationships and daily life. It focuses on what people feel in the moment and how those feelings shape actions and closeness. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy teaches practical skills to notice thoughts and choose values-driven actions when emotions are strong. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and motivation struggles. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at early caregiving and how it influences current relationship patterns and trust issues, which can be helpful for adoption, abandonment, or blended family concerns.Choosing the right approach is part of therapy. Matthew works collaboratively to decide which methods fit a person's goals and preferences. He blends EFT, ACT and attachment ideas as needed and adjusts the balance based on how someone responds in session.
Confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific options. Online work can make regular check-ins easier to fit into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter or more frequent visits when useful. It can also make phone-only check-ins simpler when a brief update is needed or video requires more bandwidth. Ask about the available formats when you complete the matching questionnaire so sessions match your schedule and needs.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
South Carolina, Utah, Georgia, Idaho
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
Matthew works with depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, addictions, grief, parenting and career stress among other issues.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses an interactive and encouraging approach, combining Emotionally-Focused Therapy with practical skills from ACT and CBT.
What is his clinical experience?
He has 11 years of experience in mental health and youth mentoring environments.
What are his credentials and location?
He holds the LPC and LCPC credentials and practices in Utah; the LPC is for South Carolina and the LCPC is for 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 priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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