Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships
The Initiation of counseling illustrates that an individual is ready to explore the possibilities of growth and refocusing on their strengths. Gaining the courage to attend the first session can be a major hurdle as we acknowledge that we are vulnerable and something is not working in our best interest. With the stigmatism of mental health, many individuals feel that if they seek counseling they may damaged. This is not the case. Counseling is about individuals seeking a safe environment in which they are able to be supported and gain skills to be able to function more optimally in which their lives can be so much more fulfilling.
Change is fostered through acceptance and connection. Reconnecting relationships is a major agent of change, whether between the therapist and the individual, parents and their children, or between partners. My goal is to provide a nonjudgmental relationship that will allow for individuals, couples and families to foster healing, growth and repair.
I’m a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) who is certified in eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) while also using rapid resolution therapy (RRT) and accelerated resolution therapy (ART) to eliminate the persistent symptoms left over from experiencing a traumatic event. I employ The Gottman Method with couples and play therapy with children. I also treat sexual and pornography addictions as I’m a certified sexual addictions treatment provider (SATP-C). I focus on various other modalities of therapy such as solutions focused therapy, logotherapy and cognitive behavioral therapy in order for the client to be able to manage stress, anxiety and depression in a more adaptive manner.
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Matt Givens welcomes individuals, couples, and families who are ready to explore growth and reconnect with their strengths. He recognizes that taking the step to attend an initial session often requires courage, since it means admitting vulnerability and acknowledging that some part of life is not working as intended. He also understands how stigma around mental health can make that first step feel risky, and he emphasizes that counseling is not about being damaged but about finding a safe, supportive space to learn skills and function more adaptively.
Change, in Matt’s view, grows from acceptance and connection. Repairing and strengthening relationships is a central pathway to healing, whether that means building trust between a therapist and a client, improving parent-child dynamics, or restoring partnership bonds. His aim is to offer a nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship that supports healing, growth, and meaningful repair for individuals, couples, and families.
Matt is a licensed marriage and family therapist authorized to practice in both Ohio and Indiana, and he brings 16 years of clinical experience to his work in Indiana. He is certified in eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) and incorporates rapid resolution therapy (RRT) and accelerated resolution therapy (ART) to address lingering symptoms following traumatic experiences. With couples he uses The Gottman Method, and with children he employs play therapy. He also treats sexual and pornography addictions and holds certification as a sexual addictions treatment provider (SATP-C).
In addition to these specialized approaches, Matt uses solution-focused therapy, logotherapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy to help clients manage stress, anxiety, and depression more effectively. His practice covers a broad range of concerns including relationship issues, family conflict, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting challenges, self-esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, addictions, and compassion fatigue. He blends clinical therapies and coaching strategies to support clients in moving toward more fulfilling, functional lives.
Many people wonder whether virtual therapy can truly help. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, or managing life transitions, online therapy has been shown to be just as effective as traditional in-person sessions.
One major benefit is its flexibility. Clients can connect in the format that works best for them – video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging – which makes it easier to fit consistent care into a busy schedule.
Licensed professionals provide these services, and if a different therapeutic match is desired, clients are able to switch therapists. For many, the combination of proven effectiveness and practical convenience makes online therapy a viable option for addressing everyday mental health needs.
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