Matthew Howard, LMSW, LCSW

Matthew Howard is a licensed clinical social worker with ten years of professional experience. He is licensed as a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) in Michigan and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Florida. He offers a calm, steady presence for people facing tough moments like trauma, loss, anxiety, and addiction.

Matthew aims to create a space where people feel heard and understood. He believes clients know their own story and brings practical support to help them move forward. Sessions focus on small, achievable steps that build strength over time.

His background includes work with stress, depression, grief, and issues that affect intimate life and relationships. He also helps with concerns such as loneliness, guilt and shame, communication problems, and questions about life purpose and self-love. LGBT concerns and trauma and abuse are areas he has experience addressing.

Matthew describes therapy as a collaborative effort. He listens carefully, offers straightforward feedback, and helps people try new ways of coping. The goal is to reduce overwhelm and increase the skills people use day to day.

When someone is ready to begin, Matthew guides the initial steps and supports progress at a pace that feels manageable. He frames change as a series of practical choices and small actions rather than a single event.

Availability is part time with weekday evening and some Sunday hours, so scheduling is arranged around those times.

How evidence-based techniques fit into online care

Matthew uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address trauma, grief, and anxiety. One approach focuses on stabilizing stress responses and building coping skills so people feel less overwhelmed in daily life; sessions teach concrete strategies and practice for those skills. Another approach emphasizes processing difficult events and memories at a pace the person can manage, helping reduce the hold of painful experiences over time.

Finding the right approach is a shared process. He works with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and comfort level, and adjusts the plan as progress unfolds. The therapist and client discuss what feels most helpful and try different techniques when needed.

Practical benefits of online therapy often include easier scheduling and the ability to fit therapy into a busy life. Online work can make evening sessions or shorter check-ins more doable when in-person travel would be difficult. Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered and that they fit your routine.