Dr. Matthew Reiser , UT Psychologist 5184406-2501

Dr. Matthew Reiser helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, trauma, and a wide range of life challenges. He also works with concerns like self-esteem, addictions, grief, intimacy issues, eating and sleeping problems, ADHD, and issues related to LGBT identity. Dr. Reiser brings 19 years of clinical experience to his work in Utah and speaks English. His style is warm and interactive. He aims to listen carefully and respond with practical steps rather than long lectures. Sessions focus on clear goals and skills that can be used between meetings. He encourages small changes that build over time. Dr. Reiser draws on several evidence-informed approaches. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on values and committed action when avoidance gets in the way. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) and Client-Centered techniques help people process emotions and feel heard. He has worked in university counseling centers and in private practice. That range of settings means he has experience with students, professionals, and others facing life transitions and performance pressure. His background includes work with trauma, parenting and family concerns, chronic illness, and sports-related performance. Outside of work he enjoys time with family, sports, music, travel, and the outdoors. He aims to make therapy practical and approachable, helping each person find what fits their life and goals.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful avoidance and refocus on what matters. Online ACT work usually mixes values clarification with practical exercises that people try between sessions to build momentum. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches concrete skills to change them. CBT sessions online often use worksheets, short behavior experiments, and step-by-step practice that fit into everyday life. Finding the right approach is part of therapy. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods match their goals and preferences. That choice can shift over time as needs change and progress is made. Online formats offer flexibility for scheduling and for how people want to connect. Video calls allow face-to-face discussion and visual cues. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging make it possible to check in, get brief coaching, or keep momentum between longer sessions. These options make it easier to work around work, parenting, travel, and other commitments while using ACT or CBT techniques in real-life settings.