Matthew Johnson, III, LCSW
Practical, steady guidance for parenting and relationships
Book with Matthew- Years in practice
- 24
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Louisiana
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Addictions
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Family conflicts
About Matthew
Matthew Johnson, III is a licensed clinical social worker with 24 years of experience. He focuses on practical support for parents and individuals dealing with addictions, grief, depression, anxiety, and relationship stress. He aims to create a calm space where people can talk through what matters most to them.
Matthew uses a client-centered style that puts the person's experience first. He listens for what is most important, then offers straightforward feedback and tools to move forward.
Background and approach
Sessions emphasize clear steps you can try between meetings, not just talk. He commonly blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with motivational techniques to help change patterns of thinking and behavior. That combination can be useful for mood concerns, substance issues, and coping with major life changes.
The work often includes building new coping skills and shifting day-to-day habits. Matthew has a long background in addictions and bereavement work which informs how he approaches anxiety, depression, and family conflict. He also addresses concerns such as intimacy, anger, self-esteem, career strain, and compassion fatigue.
He frames progress as steady, practical change rather than quick fixes. Clients can expect a collaborative process where goals are set together. Matthew helps people develop clearer communication, healthier coping strategies, and a plan to meet their parenting and relationship aims.
He practices in Louisiana and conducts sessions in English.
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.
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Depression
- Stress, Anxiety
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Matthew lists
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 care that fit your life
Client-Centered Therapy is about putting the person's experience first. The therapist follows your lead, reflects what he hears, and helps you find your own solutions. It works well when someone needs a safe place to sort feelings and set personal goals.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It helps identify unhelpful thinking patterns and replace them with practical strategies that reduce anxiety, depression, and relationship tensions.
Motivational Interviewing concentrates on building the drive to change. It uses respectful questions to clarify values and boost commitment, which can be especially useful for substance concerns and major life changes.
Choosing the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will discuss these methods with you, consider your goals and preferences, and adjust the plan as progress unfolds. That way you try what fits and change course if needed.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different needs. Video is good for face-to-face interaction. Phone sessions work when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging are helpful for quick check-ins or shorter exchanges between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, parenting, and daily life while still focusing on real progress.
Questions people ask about Matthew
What concerns does Matthew commonly address?
He works with issues such as addictions, grief, depression, anxiety, relationship and family stress, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
What is his general therapeutic style?
Matthew uses a client-centered style that focuses on listening and validation, then offers concrete feedback and tools to help clients make changes.
How much experience does he have?
He has 24 years of social work experience and has been an LCSW for 20 years, bringing a long history of practice in addictions and bereavement.
What credentials and region are listed?
He is listed as an LCSW practicing in Louisiana, using the credential LA LCSW as provided.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what fits the client's needs.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
To start, choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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