Matt Givens , LIMFT, LMFT

Practical support for relationship and life changes

About Matt

Matt Givens welcomes people who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward. He focuses on practical steps that help with stress, anxiety, grief, addictions, and relationship pain.

Background and approach

Sessions aim to be straightforward and goal-oriented so people can feel steadier in daily life. He uses clear, conversational methods to help clients name problems and try different ways of responding.

Cognitive behavioral tools are used to spot unhelpful thoughts and test small behavior changes. Client-centered work creates a supportive space where a person’s own goals guide the process.

Matt brings 16 years of clinical experience and practices as a licensed marriage and family therapist, listed as LIMFT in Ohio and LMFT in Indiana. He has worked with people facing trauma, intimacy struggles, parenting strain, career transitions, and issues tied to identity and purpose.

He also concentrates on first responder and veteran concerns and on healing after betrayal or loss. When trauma is a central issue, Matt incorporates EMDR strategies alongside other brief trauma approaches to reduce persistent distress.

For couples he draws on Gottman-influenced techniques to improve communication and rebuild trust. He also offers coaching-style support for people working on life direction and midlife questions.

Sessions are offered in English and are available through a mix of video, phone, live chat, and text messaging. The process begins with a short matching questionnaire so people can connect to a therapist who fits their needs and schedule.

How online approaches shape practical change

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and building a real working relationship so a person can set their own goals and find what helps them most; it is useful for people coping with life transitions and low mood. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thinking and test new behaviors with clear, practical exercises that target anxiety, depression, and stress. Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) provides a structured way to process traumatic memories and reduce ongoing symptoms tied to past events.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist and client will review goals, try techniques, and adjust the plan based on how things are going. That collaboration helps match methods to the issue at hand and the client’s preferences rather than relying on a single fixed method.

Online therapy lets people use video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what fits their life. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone calls can work when bandwidth is limited, and text or chat options are useful for brief check-ins or ongoing support between meetings. These formats make it easier to fit therapy around work, family, and other responsibilities while keeping the focus on practical steps and steady progress.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Matt commonly address?

He works with relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, anxiety, depression, addictions, parenting stress, and related concerns such as codependency and communication problems.

What is his therapeutic style like?

Sessions are practical and collaborative, using client-centered listening alongside techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and brief trauma approaches to test changes and reduce distress.

How much experience does he have?

Matt has 16 years of clinical experience working with a range of issues including intimacy struggles, first responder and veteran matters, and midlife or career transitions.

What credentials and location are listed for him?

He is a licensed marriage and family therapist with credentials shown as LIMFT in Ohio and LMFT in Indiana, and he practices from Indiana.

Which languages and international arrangements are supported?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Therapy is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.

How does cost and scheduling work?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 16 years
Licensed: Indiana, Ohio
Languages: English