I am licensed in Utah with 4 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with relationship issues, family conflicts, & trauma and abuse. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!
Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Grief, Anger management, Self esteem, Depression, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Attachment issues, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Emptiness, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Fertility Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Infidelity, Life purpose, Men's issues, Post-traumatic stress, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Self-love, Sex Addiction, Sexual Dysfunction, Sexuality, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Gottman Method, Solution-Focused Therapy
UT LMFT 11144173-3902
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Matthew Benavidez. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Hey man! Thanks for everything! My life has changed thanks to your help! I’ve used some of the counsels you have given me and I will continue to use them whenever life knocks me down! Again I give you big thanks!
Written on Apr 01, 2024 after therapy with Matthew for 11 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem
A very skilled therapist especially when it has come to relationship stress in my life. He listens and seeks to understand before sharing input. Highly recommend him.
Written on Feb 26, 2024 after therapy with Matthew for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues
I love how relatable and open he is with me. I feel I can open up with him. I look forward towards my sessions with him.
Written on Feb 02, 2024 after therapy with Matthew for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Very considerate and makes you feel like it is a safe environment. Just a very friendly person and makes it easy to trust.
Written on Jan 30, 2024 after therapy with Matthew for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, and anger management
His guidance has been life changing
Written on Jan 15, 2024 after therapy with Matthew for 8 months on issues concerning addictions
Matthew is probably the best therapist I’ve ever had. He really listens and WANTS to help you. He has a very kind nature and is so supportive and knowledgeable. He has an innate way of getting you to open up and talk about what’s really bothering you while also keeping the mood light and the conversation flowing. One thing that I love is how he makes you feel like he’s right there with you going through the problems along side you and helping you get to a solution. I would wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone!
Written on Jan 10, 2024 after therapy with Matthew for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd