Matthew Schwer, LICSW
LICSW supporting stress and relationships
- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship and family
- Bipolar and depression
About Matthew Schwer
Matthew Schwer is a licensed social worker practicing in Minnesota who holds the LICSW credential - Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. With five years of professional experience, he focuses on supporting people managing stress and anxiety, navigating relationship and family conflicts, and coping with bipolar disorder and depression. He also addresses related concerns such as abandonment and attachment issues, body image, communication and control problems, first responder issues, forgiveness, gender dysphoria, guilt and shame, impulsivity, infidelity, isolation and loneliness, jealousy, life purpose, and men's issues.
Matthew combines a client-centered stance with evidence-informed techniques, drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, mindfulness practices, and motivational interviewing to tailor care to each person's needs. He strives to create an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored and where practical goals are developed collaboratively. Recognizing that beginning therapy requires courage, he emphasizes respectful support through that first step and throughout ongoing work.
Matthew works with individuals to build emotion regulation, communication, and relationship skills while attending to each person’s values and circumstances. His approach aims to be responsive and goal-oriented so clients can move toward clearer priorities and improved daily functioning.
Matthew combines a client-centered stance with evidence-informed techniques, drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, mindfulness practices, and motivational interviewing to tailor care to each person's needs. He strives to create an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored and where practical goals are developed collaboratively. Recognizing that beginning therapy requires courage, he emphasizes respectful support through that first step and throughout ongoing work.
Matthew works with individuals to build emotion regulation, communication, and relationship skills while attending to each person’s values and circumstances. His approach aims to be responsive and goal-oriented so clients can move toward clearer priorities and improved daily functioning.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCommunication problemsControl issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDParanoiaPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobia
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Matthew Schwer have?
Matthew Schwer has five years of professional experience.
Is Matthew Schwer a licensed therapist?
Yes. He holds the LICSW credential - Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. License details: MN LICSW 26797.
In which languages does Matthew Schwer provide therapy?
Therapy is provided in English.
Where is Matthew Schwer located?
Matthew is located in Minnesota.
How can I work with Matthew Schwer as my therapist?
You can work with Matthew through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Matthew Schwer work with international clients?
No. He does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Matthew Schwer cost?
Costs can vary based on factors like location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time for any reason. For current pricing and details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with a therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Matthew integrates client-centered therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) in his online practice. Client-centered therapy focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where individuals can explore feelings and personal goals and it is often helpful for relationship concerns, life purpose questions, and emotional processing. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and reframe patterns of thinking that contribute to stress, anxiety, and depression, and it provides practical strategies for changing unhelpful behaviors. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be beneficial for impulsivity, intense emotions, and relationship difficulties.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Matthew collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and he adapts the plan as progress is made. This collaborative process helps ensure therapy remains focused and relevant.
Online sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility and accessibility, making it easier to maintain consistency amid busy schedules or geographic constraints. These options support ongoing work between sessions and allow clients to choose the format that best fits their life and comfort level.