Matthew "Matt" Daues, LCSW, CSW

Matthew "Matt" Daues is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 25 years of experience. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, sleep problems, ADHD, and other mood concerns. He also supports people facing relationship and parenting challenges, career transitions, and the strain that comes from caregiving or compassion fatigue.

Matt keeps a laid-back, straightforward style in sessions. He asks about the whole person - emotional health, physical health, and life circumstances - and works with clients to set practical goals. He listens first, then helps people try small steps that fit their daily lives.

His approach draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. That means sessions often include clear problem-solving, skills practice, and short mindfulness or relaxation exercises. Meditation and breathing techniques can be tried during a session when useful.

Matt treats each person as an individual and focuses on choices that feel workable. He helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits, then build alternatives that reduce distress and improve routine functioning. Progress is usually paced to fit the client’s needs and life demands.

Based in Missouri, he brings long clinical experience and a practical, collaborative attitude. People who prefer a calm, goal-oriented conversation about thoughts and everyday habits may find his style a good fit.

Using ACT, CBT, and Client-Centered Methods Online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts without getting stuck in them and then choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing patterns of thinking and behavior that maintain distress, and often includes practical exercises and homework for day-to-day life. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental conversation where the therapist follows the client’s lead and supports their own problem-solving.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative process helps tailor sessions to what actually helps someone feel and function better.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are available. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also makes it easier to practice mindfulness or relaxation exercises during a regular day and to apply strategies directly to everyday routines.