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Matthew Johnson, III, LCSW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Matthew is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Matthew. View 17 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Louisiana

Recent reviews

A very kind and professional therapist who is easy to talk to. He took time to listen and gather information about my concerns and offered solutions that helped put my mind at ease. I will definitely be reaching out to Matt again when I need someone to talk to.

Reviewed November 2024

I’m very satisfied

Reviewed April 2024

More about Matthew

  • 24 years' experience
  • Male
  • LCSW

My name is Matthew Johnson III, LCSW BACS. I have been a social worker for 24 years. I've been an LCSW for 20 year. My experiences are in addictions and bereavement, which help me to work with anxiety, depression, PTSD, Trauma, and family issues. My approach is a client centered approach, and I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with a process oriented clinical environment to allow you to feel comfortable expressing your feelings, having your thoughts and feelings validated and then getting constructive feedback, by working collaboratively with you to help you resolve your current struggles. Our sessions will also help you to grow emotionally by learning to process your negative feelings appropriately, learn better coping strategies to help you thrive and most importantly to help you in your the process of transformation. This is becoming the person that you want to be. I have experience working with individuals, couples and families. As you learn to change how you think, feel and act, you will change yourself and hence change your world for the better. I look forward to working with you to help accomplish your life goals.

Specialties

Addictions Relationship issues Family conflicts Grief Depression Stress Anxiety Intimacy-related issues Parenting issues Anger management Self esteem Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue Abandonment Attachment issues Caregiver issues and stress Communication problems Divorce and separation Drug and alcohol addiction Emptiness Family of origin issues Family problems Fatherhood issues First responder issues Forgiveness Infidelity Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Men's issues Midlife crisis Money and financial issues Multicultural concerns Post-traumatic stress Self-love Women's issues Workplace issues Young adult issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Motivational Interviewing

Licenses

Matthew Johnson, III's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1316953797.

  • LCSW · Louisiana · 5531 · Expires August 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Matthew Johnson, III

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

17 reviews

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Clients mention: Helped Helpful Great Amazing Attentive Comfortable Easy Helping Professional Thankful

A very kind and professional therapist who is easy to talk to. He took time to listen and gather information about my concerns and offered solutions that helped put my mind at ease. I will definitely be reaching out to Matt again when I need someone to talk to.

Reviewed November 2024

I’m very satisfied

Reviewed April 2024

I took a hiatus due to money problems but I’m so glad to be back and still have Matthew as my therapist. He seems to truly care about his patients and my wellbeing and my family. He doesn’t make me feel judged, he makes me feel heard. I can’t thank betterhelp or Matthew enough . Even though I’ve just started therapy again I already feel like a weight has been lifted off my shoulders just knowing I can message him anytime and he always gets back to me in no more than 1 day, and I’m forever grateful for that!

Reviewed December 2023

Wow, so thankful for Matthew Johnson! He listens attentively and truly cares. I like to use the journal a lot to help me think things out and see things when I am not in a crisis mode with emotions. It helps me to reflect back so that I can see myself as a spectator. Matthew always provides valuable feedback to my journal entries. I am very comfortable to be open with him as I can see his sincere passion to help a person develop CBT skills via therapy and understand our intrinsic value.

Reviewed February 2023

Matthew is the best, he is attentive, caring, knowledgeable, wise and has helped me with a lot. Thankful for him!

Reviewed January 2023

Matthew puts me at ease when discussing difficult relational situations and gives practical ways to make my marriage better. I've seen many therapists over the past 30 years and he is my favorite.

Reviewed January 2023

Matthew is resourceful, empathetic, and pours out so much warmth and knowledge concerning substance abuse and bereavement. He has truly helped me during a rough season and has given me tools to manage any emotion that comes my way.

Reviewed January 2023

Mr. Matthew Johnson is EXTREMELY attentive to detail & is a relief to my mind, body & spirit. He has went above & beyond, MUCH more than he has too... Our simple conversations give me a bright outlook for the next week & incoming future: he is a mentor & friend, that I've needed my entire life. I am blessed to know this man... He is humble & sturdy. If I could rate him higher, I most definitely would... For the most part, never have I trusted someone as such; ESPECIALLY as a counsellor. Thank you.

Reviewed December 2022

From the beginning of our first session, I felt at ease and confident that Matthew was the right fit for me. Extremely easy going and professional at all times.

Reviewed September 2022

Matthew Johnson is a great therapist who has helped me alot over the last few months. My weekly sessions with him have helped me better understand myself and my negative mental state. I can say that with his help I have become a happier person.

Reviewed May 2022

Matthew is incredibly kind, understanding, helpful and wise. He is a great listener and has helped me through a lot.

Reviewed April 2022

Matthew is incredibly patient, passionate, and all round amazing therapist. It's clear to me that this is more than just a job to him. He takes his patients and makes them feel at home and comfortable with his charming demeanor and deep empathy. I'm extremely lucky to have been matched with such an outstanding therapist.

Reviewed April 2022

Matt was very helpful. He listened extremely well and was helpful in so many ways. I highly recommend Matt.

Reviewed April 2022

Matthew is amazing at making me feel at ease. He has the expertise to point out not only the problem areas, but also suggest the solutions and plans in place to help mitigate those problems. Talking to Matthew always makes it feel like I’ve a heavy burden lifted off my shoulders. He is more than a therapist to me, he’s a great friend.

Reviewed March 2022

Matthew was very helpful in helping me work through my issues. He helped me put things into perspective and cope with the situation.

Reviewed January 2022

Matt is kind and understanding and has offered several tactical solutions to my immediate issues as well as strategies for long-term success.

Reviewed December 2021

Better help is helping me Thank you

Reviewed November 2021

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Frequently asked questions

Does Matthew Johnson, III offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Matthew Johnson, III works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Matthew Johnson, III speak?

Matthew Johnson, III speaks English.

How many years of experience does Matthew Johnson, III have?

Matthew Johnson, III has 24 years of experience.

Where is Matthew Johnson, III licensed to practice?

Matthew Johnson, III is licensed to practice in Louisiana.

Does Matthew Johnson, III accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Matthew Johnson, III does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Matthew Johnson, III offer?

Matthew Johnson, III offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Motivational Interviewing.

How can I communicate with Matthew Johnson, III?

Matthew Johnson, III can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Matthew Johnson, III?

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