Matthew Kiefer, LPC, LCPC
Compassionate counselor for families and trauma
- Family and trauma
- Anxiety and mood
- Video phone messaging
About Matthew Kiefer
Matthew Kiefer is a licensed counselor based in Utah with 11 years of experience in mental health work. He holds LPC and LCPC credentials - LPC stands for Licensed Professional Counselor and LCPC stands for Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor - and has supported people facing a wide range of challenges including depression, anxiety, ADHD, relationship and parenting difficulties, grief, substance concerns, and experiences of physical or emotional trauma.
Matthew brings a warm, interactive, and encouraging counseling style that often incorporates playfulness where appropriate. He emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion while avoiding stigmatizing labels. His work draws on a blend of evidence-based methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), alongside play therapy, humanistic and psychoanalytic ideas, and creative approaches like art when they fit a client's needs.
He adapts treatment conversations to each person's unique situation, focusing on practical skills, emotional processing, and strengthening relationships. Matthew frames therapy as a collaborative process aimed at helping people find clearer direction and greater well-being. He welcomes those ready to take steps toward meaningful change and offers support and encouragement throughout that process.
Matthew brings a warm, interactive, and encouraging counseling style that often incorporates playfulness where appropriate. He emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion while avoiding stigmatizing labels. His work draws on a blend of evidence-based methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), alongside play therapy, humanistic and psychoanalytic ideas, and creative approaches like art when they fit a client's needs.
He adapts treatment conversations to each person's unique situation, focusing on practical skills, emotional processing, and strengthening relationships. Matthew frames therapy as a collaborative process aimed at helping people find clearer direction and greater well-being. He welcomes those ready to take steps toward meaningful change and offers support and encouragement throughout that process.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Stress, AnxietyAddictionsGriefParenting issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Matthew Kiefer have?
Matthew Kiefer has 11 years of experience.
Is Matthew Kiefer a licensed therapist?
Yes. He holds these credentials: LPC, LCPC. License details: SC LPC 7526, ID LCPC 7371854.
In which languages does Matthew Kiefer provide therapy?
English.
Where is Matthew Kiefer located?
Utah.
How can I work with Matthew Kiefer as my therapist?
You can work with Matthew Kiefer through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Matthew Kiefer work with international clients?
Matthew Kiefer does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Matthew Kiefer cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the Start Therapy button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the Start Therapy button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care and Growth
Matthew commonly draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). ACT focuses on helping people clarify their values and take action toward what matters, while also learning simple mindfulness-based skills to handle difficult thoughts and feelings - it can be useful for stress, anxiety, and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns that developed in early relationships and how they affect current connections and emotional responses, which is helpful for relationship difficulties, parenting concerns, and attachment-related wounds. CBT targets unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns by teaching practical strategies to manage symptoms like anxiety, depression, and anger.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Matthew works collaboratively with clients to identify their goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, then tailors methods to fit each person’s needs rather than applying a one-size-fits-all plan.
Online therapy with Matthew uses video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to offer flexibility and accessibility. These options allow clients to engage from home or other convenient locations, fit sessions around busy schedules, and maintain continuity of care when in-person visits are not possible. Licensed professionals can adapt these formats to provide meaningful, goal-focused work that supports progress over time.