- Years in practice
- 3
- Credentials
- LICSW
- Licensed in
- Minnesota
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
- Focus
- Parenting issues
About Matthew
Matthew Frank is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and parenting challenges. He speaks plainly and aims to make the first steps less overwhelming for someone seeking support. Matthew frames clients as the experts in their own lives.
He looks for strengths that can be used to manage hard moments and restore a sense of control. His style is collaborative and down-to-earth, focused on concrete changes rather than abstract theory.
Background and approach
In sessions he uses tools from several evidence-based approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. That mix lets him tailor practical skills to each person’s situation. He breaks bigger problems into manageable steps and works on skills that fit daily routines.
Matthew has three years of professional experience and holds a Minnesota LICSW, which is listed on his profile as his credential. He offers support to people dealing with communication problems, guilt and shame, isolation or loneliness, and life-purpose questions in addition to core concerns like mood and trauma. People who choose him can expect straightforward sessions that focus on usable strategies.
He encourages small experiments between meetings to test what helps. His goal is to help clients build clearer options and feel more confident making changes.
What Matthew works with
Everything Matthew lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Matthew helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Communication problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Matthew lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches and online options
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It focuses on identifying personal values and taking small actions that match what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to find practical ways to change unhelpful patterns and reduce symptoms. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness in daily life.Choosing the right approach is a shared process. Matthew will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. He adapts tools from ACT, CBT, and DBT so sessions match the client’s situation and what they want to accomplish.
Online therapy offers several practical benefits. Video calls let people meet face-to-face without traveling. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging provide flexibility for brief updates, between-session coaching, or when scheduling around work and family demands.
Questions people ask about Matthew
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and parenting-related struggles. He also addresses communication problems, guilt and shame, isolation, life purpose, and social anxiety.
How would you describe his therapy style?
Sessions are collaborative and practical, focusing on small, doable steps and skills. He emphasizes strength-based work and plain language rather than clinical jargon.
What is his clinical background?
He has three years of professional experience as a practicing clinician. His work centers on applying behavioral and mindfulness-based tools to everyday problems.
What credential does he hold and where is he located?
He holds an LICSW license in Minnesota and lists MN LICSW as his credential on file.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
International clients are accepted and sessions can be arranged across borders as allowed by licensure and scheduling.
What session formats are offered?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions are delivered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by clicking the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on therapist availability.
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