Matthew Frank , LICSW

Matthew Frank is a licensed mental health professional in Minnesota with three years of clinical experience who works with adults facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, and depression. He holds the LICSW credential, which stands for Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, reflecting advanced training in therapeutic assessment and treatment. Matthew emphasizes a strengths-based perspective, holding the view that each person is the expert of their own story and already carries resources that can support meaningful change.

He brings practical, evidence-informed methods to address concerns including communication problems, guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, life purpose, and social anxiety. Matthew integrates approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, mindfulness practices, and motivational interviewing to tailor care to individual needs. He meets people where they are and collaborates on strategies that align with their values and daily lives.

Matthew acknowledges that taking the first step toward therapy often requires courage and affirms that decision. For those navigating life transitions or seeking clearer ways to cope, he offers focused support aimed at building skills, increasing self-compassion, and helping clients move toward goals that matter to them.

Approaches in Online Therapy and How They Help

Matthew often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which helps people clarify their values and take actions that align with what matters to them while learning to live with difficult thoughts and feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to distress and developing practical skills to shift those patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy offers concrete tools for managing intense emotions, improving interpersonal effectiveness, and increasing distress tolerance.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Matthew works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they consider what feels most useful and adjust strategies as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Matthew is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care through life changes, reduce travel time, and allow people to access support from wherever they are while working with a licensed professional.