About Matthew
Matthew Laycock works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and struggles with addiction. He helps those dealing with family conflict, low self-esteem, and motivation. Matthew emphasizes each person’s strengths and respects that clients know their own stories best.
He brings 10 years of professional experience as a licensed clinical social worker. Matthew listens first, asking straightforward questions to understand what matters most to the client. Sessions focus on practical steps and small changes that fit into daily life.
How Matthew works
Matthew often addresses deeper patterns linked to attachment, abandonment, and feelings of guilt or shame. He also helps people processing isolation, social anxiety, or post-traumatic stress. Conversations aim to make difficult feelings easier to talk about and to find clearer paths forward.
Work with him is collaborative and paced to the client. He helps people set realistic goals, try new coping strategies, and build confidence over time. Progress is reviewed together so plans can be adjusted when needed.
Matthew is licensed in Colorado as an LCSW and holds CSW credentials. He offers sessions in English and accepts international clients. Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, with a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What Matthew works with
The areas below are the ones Matthew selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
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Training and background
| Registers | LCSW, CSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 10 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Colorado |
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Online support options
Evidence-based approaches and online care
Matthew uses well-established, evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach is structured problem solving and skill building, which breaks down overwhelming issues into manageable steps and teaches coping tools for anxiety, stress, and cravings.Another approach emphasizes understanding attachment and relational patterns. This helps people notice how early relationships affect current behavior and feelings, and then practice new ways of relating that reduce shame and isolation.
Finding the right approach is a shared process. Matthew works together with each person to choose methods that match their goals and comfort. He checks in regularly and adapts the plan if something isn’t working or priorities change.
Online therapy offers flexibility for busy lives. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when more connection is helpful, while phone sessions can fit a short break or use less bandwidth. Live chat and text-based messaging suit quick check-ins, brief coaching, or when writing helps express feelings. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent and to try new strategies between sessions.
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