- Years in practice
- 19
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Oklahoma
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Family conflicts
- Focus
- Parenting issues
About Matthew
Matthew Spencer is a licensed clinical social worker with 19 years of experience helping people navigate relationship and family concerns. He focuses on parenting struggles, low self-esteem, and depression in straightforward, practical sessions. He aims to create an open space where clients can talk about what matters without feeling judged.
In sessions he listens for patterns that get in the way of better communication. He helps people identify small changes that can improve day-to-day family interactions and parenting routines.
Background and approach
He also supports men who are working on confidence, motivation, and issues around self-love. When depression is part of the picture he works with clients to spot unhelpful thoughts and habits that feed low mood. Conversations are focused and goal-oriented, but paced to match what each person needs.
He encourages simple steps that build momentum over time. Clients can expect a calm, direct style that keeps practical problem solving in view. Matthew aims to help people talk through difficult decisions like separation or divorce with clarity.
He pays attention to communication breakdowns and helps people practice different ways to speak and listen. He believes the first step takes courage and acknowledges that choice. Sessions are designed to be understandable and usable in everyday life, with tools clients can try between meetings.
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.
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Men's issues
- Self-love
Practical approaches for online parenting and relationship work
Matthew uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on real-life change. One approach focuses on improving communication by identifying unhelpful patterns and practicing clearer ways to speak and listen; this helps with family conflict and parenting frustrations. Another approach targets low mood and motivation by breaking problems into manageable steps and testing small behavioral changes to lift mood and increase confidence.Choosing the right approach is a joint process. The therapist and client review goals, strengths, and daily routines to decide which techniques to try first. Sessions include active collaboration so plans match the client’s needs and preferences rather than being one-size-fits-all.
Online work is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to give flexibility. Video lets people use face-to-face interaction when that helps. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth or being on camera is difficult. Live chat and messaging allow brief check-ins, quick problem solving, and follow-up between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy family lives and varied schedules.
Questions people ask about Matthew
What kinds of concerns does Matthew address?
He focuses on relationship and family issues, parenting difficulties, self-esteem, depression, communication problems, divorce and separation, men’s issues, and building self-love.
What is his general approach in sessions?
He uses straightforward, evidence-based therapeutic techniques and a practical style to help clients identify small changes and practice new communication habits.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He holds 19 years of professional experience working with people on relationship, parenting, and mood concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LCSW, licensed in Oklahoma, and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.
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