Art Matthews, MA LPC

Bio

Deeply distressed by anxiety or depression? Avoiding people and situations because of how you feel? Are there times when you feel it's just not worth it? If you long to live a better life, don't give up. You can recover and enjoy living. I strive to accept you where you are and challenge myself to value diversity in all manifestations. It's my sincere goal to provide you with the acceptance, support and guidance you need throughout your recovery. I'm not out to change you, only help you better yourself. I have extensive experience helping adults and seniors overcome defeating emotions and negative self-talk by providing a listening ear, an open heart and an analytical mind. By combining compatible therapeutic approaches, your needs and goals are placed at the center of our work together. An open and accepting counseling environment will provide you with an opportunity to understand your distress and create a new reality for yourself. You've taken an important step already by beginning your search. Be brave and take the next. Contact me for more information. Specialties: Anxiety/Fears, Depression, Gay/Lesbian Issues, Relationship Issues, Career Counseling, Chronic Pain/Illness, Divorce, Aging/End of Life, Loss or Grief, Sexuality. Treatment Preferences: Cognitive Behavioral Counseling, Humanistic, Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Working with: Individuals and Groups Insurance: BC/BS of Arizona, Cigna Behavioral Health, Managed Health Network (MHN), Mines & Associates, EAP Preferred, and ComPsych.