I am licensed in Utah with 7 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: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Gottman Method, Narrative Therapy, 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.
Matt is an amazing person! He has a way of making you feel like you have someone on your side and that you are supported and safe. He has a very calming demeanor but can be honest and direct when needed. I consider myself very lucky in being paired with Matt!
Written on Aug 08, 2024 after therapy with Matthew for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Matt has been such a great instrument in helping me get on the road to becoming the person I want to be
Written on Jul 30, 2024 after therapy with Matthew for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning addictions
I have been working with Matthew for nearly a year and it has been greatly beneficial for the day to day struggles and working on the struggles in my marriage. He provides great feedback and questions to get to deeper meanings and find ways to work and move forward.
Written on Jun 27, 2024 after therapy with Matthew for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues
I’m new to this therapy life. I’m so happy I was matched with Matthew. I felt instantly comfortable to be able to speak freely. 5/5 would recommend!
Written on May 12, 2024 after therapy with Matthew for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
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
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