Matthew "Matt" Daues

Matthew "Matt" Daues is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 25 years of experience. He helps people facing anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, sleep problems, anger, and stress. He also supports those dealing with relationship strain, parenting concerns, career shifts, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.

Matt keeps a relaxed, down-to-earth style in sessions. He listens first and then partners with clients to set clear, manageable goals. He encourages practical steps people can use between meetings to notice small changes.

His approach looks at the whole person. That includes emotional needs, physical health, and social or economic concerns that affect daily life. He blends techniques from cognitive behavioral work, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to fit each person’s goals.

Mindfulness exercises and short meditation practices are sometimes used during sessions. He also draws on solution-focused strategies to find what helps now, and client-centered work to follow each person’s priorities. The process aims to build skills for coping with mood, stress, and life transitions.

Matt holds LCSW and CSW credentials and practices in Missouri. He aims to help people make choices that match their values and to create steps toward better day-to-day functioning.

Mindfulness and practical approaches for online sessions

Matthew uses Mindfulness Therapy to help people become more aware of thoughts and physical sensations. Mindfulness practices are presented as short exercises and breathing or grounding techniques that can reduce reactivity and support focus.

He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which helps people clarify what matters to them and take small committed actions toward those values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and try alternative behaviors that can improve mood and sleep.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to choose methods that fit their needs, goals, and comfort level. Sessions may mix mindfulness practice, ACT strategies, and CBT tools based on what is helping.

Because the therapist's biography does not list specific session formats, please confirm current online options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let people try meditation or grounding exercises with guidance during a session, and practice skills in everyday settings without needing to rearrange the whole day.