Dr. David Mathews

Dr. David Mathews is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Minnesota with more than 35 years of experience. He helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by anger, grief, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, or parenting stress. His style is warm and interactive and he emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental approach.

He works with people affected by trauma, sexual violence, bullying, and intimate partner harm, and with those who have struggled with substance use or emotional regulation. He also supports people dealing with self-esteem, intimacy-related concerns, and LGBT issues. His years in practice include experience with people who have displayed or been on the receiving end of abusive behaviors.

Dr. Mathews blends practical, evidence-informed methods in sessions. He draws on cognitive-behavioral techniques to identify patterns of thinking and behavior. He uses attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships shape current reactions. Emotionally-Focused Therapy techniques are used when emotions and connection are central to the concern.

Sessions are collaborative and tailored to the individual. He aims to build a mutually respectful relationship before moving into skill building or deeper work. Conversations are paced according to each person’s needs and readiness.

For those ready to begin, he invites prospective clients to take a first step and complete the service’s matching process to schedule sessions.

How therapeutic approaches shape online work

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships influence current feelings and reactions. It looks at patterns in close relationships and helps people build steadier emotional responses to conflict and loss.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replace them with more effective options. It is practical and skill-oriented, useful for anger, anxiety, and depression.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) centers on emotions and connection, helping people understand strong feelings and use them to move toward healthier interactions and self-understanding.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Dr. Mathews will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and personality. He tailors the pace and focus so the plan feels manageable and relevant.

Confirm the available session options before booking, since formats are not specified in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, allow brief check-ins when schedules are tight, and offer alternatives if being on camera is difficult. These practical benefits can help people consistently attend and apply what they learn between sessions.