Matt Givens
Practical therapy for relationship and life challenges
LIMFT, LMFT Indiana
- Experience
- 16 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Relationship, Family, Trauma and abuse
- Approaches
- Gottman Method, Client-Centered Therapy
- Languages
- English
About Matt
Matt Givens welcomes people who are ready to make changes but feel unsure where to start. He uses clear, direct conversation to help clients identify strengths and next steps.
Background and approach
Sessions aim to reduce overwhelm and build simple, practical skills that fit everyday life. Matt is a licensed marriage and family therapist - LIMFT and LMFT - with 16 years of experience.
He draws on several approaches to match each person's needs. That can mean focusing on communication patterns, offering coping tools for anxiety or depression, or addressing the effects of trauma.
Many clients come with relationship strain, grief, or stress from work and life changes. Matt also helps people facing addictive behaviors, parenting challenges, and questions about life purpose.
He pays attention to common patterns like codependency, guilt, and communication problems and creates a plan that addresses the whole situation. When trauma is part of the story, Matt may use EMDR to help process distressing memories alongside other strategies.
For relationship concerns he integrates the Gottman Method to identify interaction cycles and practical steps to reconnect. Cognitive behavioral techniques are used to shift unhelpful thinking and change behavior.
Sessions focus on practical outcomes rather than jargon. He explains interventions plainly and checks in about progress.
People who want straightforward guidance and tools to manage day-to-day challenges often find this approach useful.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Matt integrates the Gottman Method to help pinpoint interaction patterns and teach practical skills couples can use to improve communication and reduce conflict. The Gottman approach focuses on behavior changes and small, repeatable actions that fit well into online session work.He also uses Client-Centered Therapy which emphasizes listening, validation, and following the client's lead to build understanding and trust. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is applied to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors, which often produces concrete homework that is easy to track between virtual meetings.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Matt will discuss goals, ask about what has helped before, and recommend methods that match the client's needs and preferences. That collaboration makes it easier to adjust the plan as progress is made.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation and demonstrations of communication skills. Phone sessions can be a lower-bandwidth option for a focused check-in. Live chat or text messaging work well for brief updates, coaching-style feedback, or when a written exchange is easier to manage. These options offer flexibility to fit therapy into busy schedules and different daily routines.
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Experience
16+ years
Licensed in
Indiana, Ohio
Languages
English