Matthew Frank, LICSW

Matthew Frank, LICSW, helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and parenting challenges. He works to make the first step into therapy feel achievable and straightforward. Matthew speaks plainly and focuses on practical, usable tools to manage difficult moments.

He believes each person knows their own story and brings strengths to the work. Sessions focus on identifying those strengths and building skills that fit daily life. He uses approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and mindfulness to help clients change unhelpful patterns and respond to hard emotions differently.

Matthew draws on three years of professional experience in Minnesota. That time has included working with people who feel stuck after major life changes and those dealing with isolation, social anxiety, or intense shame and guilt. He aims to create clear, step-by-step plans so progress is visible and understandable.

In sessions he mixes practical exercises with conversational check-ins. That can mean trying new behavior experiments, learning grounding or breathing techniques, and setting small, achievable goals between meetings. He also uses motivational interviewing to support change when readiness feels mixed.

People who come to Matthew usually want direct strategies and a calm guide through difficult feelings. He offers a steady, respectful presence and helps clients practice new responses until they feel more natural.

Approaches that guide online sessions

Matthew commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thinking and test new behaviors. CBT focuses on small, practical experiments and steps that change patterns contributing to anxiety or depression.

He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which encourages noticing difficult feelings and choosing actions that align with personal values. ACT can help when avoidance or fear gets in the way of living the kind of life someone wants.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills appear in his work as well, especially for learning emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer interpersonal communication. These skills are useful when emotions feel overwhelming or relationships are strained.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Matthew works collaboratively to match methods to a client's needs, goals, and preferences, and will adjust strategies based on what works in practice.

Online therapy with him can include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video sessions are useful for in-depth work and practicing exercises together. Phone calls can be a lower-bandwidth option for check-ins. Live chat or messaging supports brief check-ins, homework review, or quick coaching between sessions. These options give flexibility to fit therapy into busy days and different routines.