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Get To Know Me
If there was one thing you wish people knew about the therapy experience who might be hesitant to try it, what would that be?
It's pretty hard to do therapy "wrong." It's a very flexible thing, can look very different from one person to another, and can serve many different functions. In particular, I think many people believe therapy is only for those struggling with profound or exceptional sorrow or dysfunction, which simply isn't true. Some of the most transformative change I've seen in my work has been with clients who are financially secure, in stable relationships, and good physical health, but who struggle with figurative rocks in their metaphorical shoes that they just can't shake out.
How has your particular field of specialization evolved in recent years and how has that impacted your work?
Much of my work involves gender norms, especially those associated with masculinity, and the limitations they put on how people feel they are allowed to present to the world. As the broader cultural conversation in America is more often challenging previous norms and expectations, I see many men struggling to balance between more progressive and forward-thinking redefinition of masculinity against their prior learned beliefs and values, often as modeled by fathers, brothers, and male mentors of earlier generations. My work often involves helping these men find space in themselves to embrace previously-believed "unmanly" aspects of themselves without abandoning the aspects of masculinity they have found valuable and affirming.
How do you determine therapy goals with clients? What does that process look like?
Like an Oreo, I like to work from the outside in, meaning we focus on what is presently happening in the client's life that feels difficult or problematic, as well as look to the theoretical end of treatment and how the client will recognize having experienced the change or growth they find satisfying, and then work both backwards and forward to determine what the map looks like between.
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Specialties
Specializes in
Relationship IssuesAnger managementCommunication issuesMen's health
General Expertise
DepressionAnxietyLoss/GriefAttachment issuesCodependencyDivorce & separationLife transitionsPhysical wellnessStress
Treatment Approaches
Mindfulness PracticesHumanistic TherapyNarrative TherapyAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Solution-Focused Brief TherapyCompassion-Focused TherapyExistential Therapy
Clientele
Types of Therapy
Individual Therapy
Serves Ages
Adults (25-65)
Languages
English
Insurance & Fees
Insurances Accepted
AetnaUMRUnitedHealthCare (UHC)HealthPartnersMedicaidMinnesota Blue ShieldMultiPlanTRICAREUnitedHealthcare
Cash Pay Rates/Out-of-Pocket
| First Session: | $180 |
| Individual Therapy: | $150 |
Professional Background
LicensureMinnesota, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, 2226Nebraska, Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner, 3440
Training/CertificationsCertified Professional Counselor (NE DHHS)
Education
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota, Master of Addictions Counseling, Counseling & Psychological Services, 2016
University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire, Bachelor of Arts, Theatre Arts, Japanese, 2009
Work HistoryI started work in the mental health world during graduate school, co-facilitating a rehabilitative group program for male perpetrators of domestic abuse, team taught a skills development group for high school students with emotional and behavioral difficulties, and provided individual counseling at Walk-In Counseling Center. After graduation, I worked for three years with adults diagnosed with serious & persistent mental illness in residential treatment--essentially a step-down transition from inpatient hospital care--and then worked for eighteen months in a community mental health clinic, counseling clients dealing with socioeconomic stressors including poverty, insecure housing, and involvement with the criminal justice system. Since 2021 I have been in private practice, counseling men and women through life transitions, relationship difficulties, and coping with depression, anxiety, and grief.
Frequently Asked Questions
It’s not uncommon to have questions before starting therapy.
Matthew Thompson, LPCC, LIMHP, has answered a few of the questions they receive most often from new clients.
Is Matthew Thompson accepting new clients?
Yes, Matthew Thompson is accepting new clients for online therapy in Minnesota and Nebraska and in-person appointments at 5539 South 27th Street, Suite 204, Lincoln, NE, 68512.
Does Matthew Thompson accept insurance?
Yes, Matthew Thompson accepts insurance, including Aetna, HealthPartners, Medicaid, Minnesota Blue Shield, MultiPlan, TRICARE, UMR, UnitedHealthCare (UHC) and UnitedHealthcare.
What types of therapy does Matthew Thompson offer?
Matthew Thompson offers therapy for individuals.
Does Matthew Thompson offer in-person appointments?
Yes, Matthew Thompson offers in-person appointments at 5539 South 27th Street, Suite 204, Lincoln, NE, 68512.
Does Matthew Thompson offer online therapy?
Yes, Matthew Thompson offers online therapy via video sessions to people in Minnesota and Nebraska.
How quickly can I see Matthew Thompson?
Matthew Thompson typically can speak with new clients within 48 hours. You can see their current general office hours and request an appointment on their profile page.
What languages does Matthew Thompson speak?
Matthew Thompson conducts therapy sessions in English.
Can I book an appointment with Matthew Thompson online?
Yes, you can easily book an appointment with Matthew Thompson online using ChoosingTherapy.com’s directory.
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