Dr. Matthew Reiser, UT Psychologist 5184406-2501
Experienced therapist for life transitions
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- Practical emotion work
- Collaborative approach
- Focus on relationships
About Matthew
Dr. Matthew Reiser is a psychologist in Utah who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, depression, grief, midlife changes, and issues with self-esteem or intimacy. He also supports people dealing with trauma, addictions, sleep and eating concerns, ADHD, and career transitions. He brings 19 years of professional experience to his work.
His style is warm and interactive. He aims to listen carefully and respond with practical steps you can try between sessions. Sessions focus on what matters to you, whether that is getting through a difficult life change, improving communication, or managing strong emotions.
Dr. Reiser uses a mix of approaches to match each person’s needs. He draws from cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. He also uses client-centered methods that prioritize the client’s perspective and emotionally focused work to address relationship and attachment issues.
He earned a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from Brigham Young University and earlier degrees from the University of Utah and Utah State University. Over his career he has worked in several university counseling centers and has maintained a private practice for several years.
Outside of work he enjoys time with family and friends, sports, music, travel, and outdoor activities. He asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire to begin the process and to schedule based on his availability.
His style is warm and interactive. He aims to listen carefully and respond with practical steps you can try between sessions. Sessions focus on what matters to you, whether that is getting through a difficult life change, improving communication, or managing strong emotions.
Dr. Reiser uses a mix of approaches to match each person’s needs. He draws from cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. He also uses client-centered methods that prioritize the client’s perspective and emotionally focused work to address relationship and attachment issues.
He earned a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from Brigham Young University and earlier degrees from the University of Utah and Utah State University. Over his career he has worked in several university counseling centers and has maintained a private practice for several years.
Outside of work he enjoys time with family and friends, sports, music, travel, and outdoor activities. He asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire to begin the process and to schedule based on his availability.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
19+ years
Credentials
Utah
Languages
English
Therapeutic approaches useful for online work
Dr. Reiser often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people notice difficult thoughts and feelings and move toward what matters in their lives. ACT can be useful for stress, anxiety, and coping with major life changes.He also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify patterns of thinking and behavior that maintain problems, and to practice small, concrete changes that reduce symptoms over time. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, depression, sleep and eating concerns, and mood regulation.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. He treats the choice of methods as a collaboration, checking in about what feels helpful and adjusting the plan to match each person’s goals and preferences.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking. Dr. Reiser’s approaches translate to remote formats because they emphasize clear goals, homework exercises, and in-session skill practice. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Therapists can also adapt sessions when audio-only or lower-bandwidth connections are preferable. Ask about the available session formats when you start the matching process so you know what will fit your routine and needs.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist address?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, self-esteem, intimacy issues, eating and sleeping concerns, ADHD, and career or life transitions.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His style is empathic and interactive, with an emphasis on listening and using practical techniques you can use between sessions.
What background and experience does he have?
He has 19 years of experience and has worked primarily in university counseling centers as well as in private practice for several years.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is listed as UT Psychologist 5184406-2501 and practices in Utah.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.