Dr. Matthew Reiser , UT Psychologist 5184406-2501

Dr. Matthew Reiser is a licensed psychologist based in Utah with 19 years of clinical experience. He works in an empathic, interactive style and approaches each person with compassion, sensitivity, and respect. Dr. Reiser blends cognitive-behavioral, client-centered, and emotionally focused methods to create a treatment plan tailored to each individual's needs and goals, helping people navigate anxiety, depression, eating concerns, trauma, career questions, couples issues, grief and life transitions, parenting and family challenges, and sport psychology concerns.

He is certified in biofeedback by the BCIA, which reflects specialized training in using physiological feedback techniques to support relaxation and self-regulation. Dr. Reiser has worked at five different university counseling centers and has also maintained a private practice for about five years, bringing experience with campus populations as well as community clients. His academic training includes two Bachelor of Arts degrees in Psychology and in Family and Human Development from the University of Utah (2001), a Master of Arts in Family, Consumer, and Human Development from Utah State University (2007), and a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from Brigham Young University (2012).

He holds a Utah psychology license - UT Psychologist 5184406-2501 - and combines clinical experience, training, and empathy to support people through the therapeutic process of discovery and growth. Outside of his work he enjoys spending time with family and friends, sports, music, travel, and outdoor activities.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Dr. Matthew Reiser draws from several evidence-based approaches to support clients in online and remote settings. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most to them and develop actions that align with those values while learning to live with difficult thoughts and feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to distress and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful habits, which can be effective for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a warm, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship in which the therapist listens deeply and reflects the client's experience to foster insight and self-directed growth.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Dr. Reiser collaborates with each person to identify which strategies fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adapts techniques over time so treatment stays relevant and effective for the individual.

Online therapy options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging provide flexibility for people balancing work, family, or mobility limitations. These formats make it easier to access licensed professionals from different locations, maintain continuity of care during life transitions, and use therapy in ways that fit daily routines and practical constraints.