Matthew Johnson, III , LCSW

Matthew Johnson, III is a licensed clinical social worker with 24 years in the field. He focuses on practical support for people facing addictions, grief, depression, anxiety, relationship pain, and parenting strain. He helps clients untangle anger, low self-esteem, intimacy questions, and the stress that comes with life changes.

Matthew uses a client-centered approach that keeps conversations focused on each person's needs. He combines that with cognitive behavioral tools to notice and change unhelpful thinking patterns. Motivational interviewing techniques help people find the reasons and energy to make changes they actually want.

Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented. Matthew listens for what matters most, reflects back what he hears, and offers concrete steps to try between meetings. Clients often work on coping skills, clearer communication, and new ways to manage strong emotions.

His background includes long experience with addictions and bereavement work, which informs how he supports people through loss and recovery. That history also guides help for caregiver stress, first responder issues, and family of origin concerns.

Matthew practices in Louisiana and meets with English-speaking clients. He offers several online formats so people can choose what fits their schedule and comfort level. He aims to work collaboratively to help people move toward the life they want.

Approaches that translate well to online therapy

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding each person's experience. In an online session this means space to share concerns, get reflected insights, and set goals that feel meaningful. It helps when someone needs acceptance and clear feedback about their present struggles.

Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts influence feelings and behaviors. Online CBT often includes brief exercises, practice assignments, and step-by-step plans to reduce anxiety, manage depression, or change unhelpful habits. It can be a good fit for people who want concrete tools they can use between sessions.

Motivational interviewing helps people find personal reasons to change and build commitment. This approach is conversational and respectful, and it pairs well with remote formats for people working through addiction, ambivalence about relationships, or lifestyle shifts.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Matthew will collaborate with each client to match methods to their goals and preferences, adjusting methods as progress and needs evolve. That collaborative process helps keep therapy relevant and focused.

Online sessions offer flexibility for busy schedules. Video calls are useful for face-to-face interaction, phone sessions work when bandwidth is limited, live chat can provide quick check-ins, and text messaging supports brief reflections or reminders. These options make it easier to fit regular work on goals into everyday life.