Matthew Schwer, LICSW

Matthew Schwer is a licensed independent clinical social worker with five years of professional experience in Minnesota. He focuses on common struggles like stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, and bipolar disorder. Matthew aims to make the first step into therapy feel manageable and affirms the courage it takes to begin.

He creates a calm space where people can speak honestly. Sessions center on listening first, then finding practical steps to reduce distress. Matthew keeps language plain and action-oriented so goals feel reachable during and between meetings.

His work addresses specific issues such as attachment and abandonment concerns, communication problems, control issues, impulsivity, and problems with guilt or shame. He also supports people facing first responder stress, body image worries, infidelity, jealousy, and questions about life purpose and gender identity.

Matthew uses a mix of approaches depending on what a person needs. He draws on client-centered therapy to follow each person’s lead. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy ideas are used to notice patterns and build skills.

People who prefer clear goals and practical exercises may find his style helpful. He speaks English and practices in Minnesota as an LICSW. If you want to explore midlife concerns or other life changes, he can talk through goals and next steps with you.

Using practical therapy techniques online

Matthew often uses Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in his work. Client-centered therapy means the conversation follows the person’s concerns and priorities, helping them feel heard and understood. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying patterns of thought and behavior and trying small experiments to change them.

Finding the right approach is a team effort. He will discuss goals, try approaches, and adjust methods together so the work fits the client’s needs and preferences. That collaborative process helps decide whether to emphasize listening, skills training, or behavior experiments.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, reduce travel time, and support steady momentum between meetings. They can also allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight or for using quieter, lower-bandwidth connections rather than video when needed. Talk with him about what will work best for your routine.