Matthew Carleton

Matthew Carleton is a licensed social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, anger, and low self-esteem. He also supports those dealing with addiction, depression, parenting strain, career transitions, and responses to trauma and abuse. He is based in Michigan and speaks English. Matthew uses clear, straightforward work in sessions. He often focuses on what thoughts and behaviors keep problems going, and then practices small changes that can make daily life easier. He also runs or has run groups related to relationships and domestic violence, which adds to his perspective on safety and communication. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is a primary approach in his work. That means he helps people notice thought patterns that worsen anxiety or depression and then tests different ways of thinking and acting. He also employs aspects of the Gottman Method to address relationship communication and problem-solving. Sessions are practical and skills-focused. Clients can expect concrete tools to manage strong feelings, reduce impulsivity, and handle conflict more calmly. Matthew pays attention to attachment and family histories when they connect to current problems like jealousy, abandonment, or blended-family stress. Over seven years of individual therapy experience inform his style. He aims to help people make steady changes rather than quick fixes, and he works with each person to set realistic goals and steps forward.

How Matthew’s Approaches Work Online

CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It helps people challenge unhelpful thoughts and practice new behaviors to reduce anxiety, depression, and impulsive reactions. The Gottman Method concentrates on improving communication and problem-solving in relationships by teaching specific skills for listening, expressing needs, and repairing conflicts.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Matthew will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. Together they review what feels most useful and adjust the plan as progress is made.

The biography does not specify session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, shorten commute time, and provide flexibility for work or family schedules. It can also allow for different ways of checking in if someone prefers shorter or phone-based conversations. Ask about current session options when scheduling to match timing and format to everyday routines.