Matthew "Matt" Daues

Matthew "Matt" Daues is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, anger, depression, bipolar disorder, and related concerns. He practices in Missouri and brings 25 years of experience to sessions. Matt's voice is relaxed and straightforward, and he focuses on helping people set practical goals they can use in daily life.

Matt uses a whole-person approach that considers physical health, emotions, and social and economic factors. He listens first and asks questions that help people decide what matters most. Sessions often include simple mindfulness or relaxation exercises that are practiced during the meeting.

He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Client-Centered Therapy, and Solution-Focused work. Those methods are used to identify patterns, build doable skills, and support small changes that add up over time.

In sessions Matt helps people create clear, attainable goals. He encourages active collaboration so people can make choices that fit their lives. The work is practical and geared toward improving day-to-day functioning and emotional balance.

People who come for help may be dealing with sleep problems, relationship or family concerns, parenting stress, career transitions, ADHD, compassion fatigue, or challenges that come with aging. Matt aims to help clients find coping strategies and renewed focus, one step at a time.

How Matt Uses Approaches Online and What to Expect

Matt often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help identify unhelpful thinking and change behavior with practical tasks and experiments that can be done between sessions. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, anger, and mood-related problems.

He also applies Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which focuses on helping people clarify values and take action toward a meaningful life even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. ACT fits issues like stress, low mood, and life transitions.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Matt will work with each person to choose techniques that match their goals and daily routines. He adapts methods as needed and checks in about what is or isn’t working so adjustments can be made together.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow short check-ins when schedules are tight, and let people practice mindfulness or relaxation exercises in real-life settings. Licensed professionals can guide skill practice and homework just as they would in person, with a focus on helping clients build usable coping strategies.