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About me
Hello, I’m Dr. Donald Mattson, a licensed professional counselor with over 20 years of experience helping adults manage anxiety, trauma, stress, mood difficulties, and life and relationship transitions. I’m also a published author of numerous journal articles in the expressive arts and a book on anxiety tools coming out this spring.
My approach is straightforward, honest, practical, and sometimes even playful. I draw from cognitive behavioral, solution-focused, existential, expressive arts, and nervous-system regulation approaches, tailoring therapy to your individual needs. I can offer you real-world, evidence-based tools to help manage your stress, anxiety, and mood conditions.
Together, we’ll identify what is keeping you stuck, build on your strengths, and develop useful strategies for everyday life.
You don’t need to have everything figured out—we can start exactly where you are.
Professional experience
20 yrs in practice
Stress and anxiety
Trauma and abuse
Additional areas of focus: Caregiver issues and stress, Control issues, Emptiness, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
License information
MI LPC 6401012474
WI LPC 5340 - 125
Reviews
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Donald had been amazing. He’s just the right speed for me. Instantly felt comfortable with him! He’s chill and kind and knowledgeable. I’m making progress and enjoying my time spent learning from him and being listened to by him. He creates a safe space for me to open up.
Written on Oct 02, 2026 after therapy with Donald for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, and career difficulties