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David Matheson Gay-affirming Counseling

Counselor, MS, CMHC (he, him)

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Draper, UT 84020
You Do You! That's easy to say, but much harder to accomplish. Because gay and lesbian people face difficult clashes between sexuality; trauma; religion, faith and spirituality; and conflicting cultural and relational demands. Stress, hypervigilance, shame, anxiety, depression and mental confusion are very common in our community. But you have an amazing ability to heal, grow, and thrive if given the right support.
My own path through these intersections has been long and difficult so I operate from both an expansive clinical and a personal knowledge base. I bring with me the kind of empathy that comes from lived experience. I've been in clinical practice since 1996. My intention always is to champion the discovery and growth of your authentic self.
The fact that you're on this profile searching for a therapist strongly suggests that now is the time. Let's set up a time to chat about what you need. There's no charge for the call.
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Practice at a Glance

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Draper, UT 84020

(385) 213-0231
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I see clients in my home office in Draper, Utah. I also work with people throughout Utah via telehealth.
I specialize in Recovering from conversion therapy, Coming out as gay and Trauma and PTSD 
$175 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
For more information, go to DavidAMatheson.com
David Matheson Gay-affirming Counseling
Let's Connect (385) 213-0231
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Practice at a Glance

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Draper, UT 84020

(385) 213-0231
Website
I see clients in my home office in Draper, Utah. I also work with people throughout Utah via telehealth.
I specialize in Recovering from conversion therapy, Coming out as gay and Trauma and PTSD 
$175 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
For more information, go to DavidAMatheson.com
David Matheson Gay-affirming Counseling

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $175

Payment Methods

Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Regence
  • SelectHealth
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
  • Out of Network
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I am able to bill credit and debit cards directly and automatically. And I work with a number of insurance providers (see list on this page).
Photo of David Matheson - David Matheson Gay-affirming Counseling, Counselor, MS, CMHC
David Matheson Gay-affirming Counseling
Counselor, MS, CMHC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (385) 213-0231
"
I am able to bill credit and debit cards directly and automatically. And I work with a number of insurance providers (see list on this page).
Photo of David Matheson - David Matheson Gay-affirming Counseling, Counselor, MS, CMHC
David Matheson Gay-affirming Counseling
Counselor, MS, CMHC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (385) 213-0231

Qualifications

    Counselor: David Matheson

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Utah / 330453-6004 David Matheson
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 30 years
  • Attended Brigham Young University, MS, Graduated 1996
  • Additional Credentials

  • Membership with LGBTQ-Affirmative Psychotherapist Guild of Utah 2022
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I have unusually broad personal and professional experience with difficult coming out processes, conversion therapy survivorship, faith transitions, sexual orientation confusion, and mixed-orientation marriage.
Photo of David Matheson - David Matheson Gay-affirming Counseling, Counselor, MS, CMHC
David Matheson Gay-affirming Counseling
Counselor, MS, CMHC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (385) 213-0231
"
I have unusually broad personal and professional experience with difficult coming out processes, conversion therapy survivorship, faith transitions, sexual orientation confusion, and mixed-orientation marriage.
Photo of David Matheson - David Matheson Gay-affirming Counseling, Counselor, MS, CMHC
David Matheson Gay-affirming Counseling
Counselor, MS, CMHC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (385) 213-0231

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Recovering from conversion therapy
  • Coming out as gay
  • Trauma and PTSD

Expertise

  • Grief
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Polyamory & ENM
  • Self Esteem
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Spirituality
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The challenges you're facing may feel heavy or even insurmountable. My work with you will include best-practice approaches for clearing your mental fog and untying your emotional knots combined with practical counseling, encouragement, support and lovingkindness.
Photo of David Matheson - David Matheson Gay-affirming Counseling, Counselor, MS, CMHC
David Matheson Gay-affirming Counseling
Counselor, MS, CMHC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (385) 213-0231
"
The challenges you're facing may feel heavy or even insurmountable. My work with you will include best-practice approaches for clearing your mental fog and untying your emotional knots combined with practical counseling, encouragement, support and lovingkindness.
Photo of David Matheson - David Matheson Gay-affirming Counseling, Counselor, MS, CMHC
David Matheson Gay-affirming Counseling
Counselor, MS, CMHC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (385) 213-0231

3 Endorsements

Jerry Buie
Jerry Buie
Clinical Social Work/TherapistMSWLCSW
I have known David for many years he is not just a skilled therapist he genuinely cares about his clients and their journeys he has a knack for blending empathy with insightful strategies helping his clients find their way through difficult times
Mx. Lauren Johnson— OCD Specialist/I-CBT Therapist
Mx. Lauren Johnson— OCD Specialist/I-CBT Therapist
Licensed Professional CounselorMALPC
David is an incredible therapist with deep knowledge about LGBQ issues, coming out, religious trauma, and mixed-orientation marriages. David's approach is LGBTQ+-affirming, and he provides a safe space for marginalized folks to address complex issues.
White Pine Recovery
White Pine Recovery
Clinical Social Work/TherapistLCSWCSATCMAT
I'm glad to have David as a resource of knowledge and care for men in my practice who are unpacking their sexual identity. He's grounded in good practice and has his heart in the important work he does.

Client Focus

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Queer Allied

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Queer Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • AEDP
  • Brainspotting
  • Coaching
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • EMDR
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Psychodynamic
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I integrate multiple approaches according to the client's need in the moment. My approaches include EMDR, Brainspotting, and intensive emotional processing. I am also able to harness the power of the client's imagination to release trauma and trauma-based behaviors from their unconscious.
Photo of David Matheson - David Matheson Gay-affirming Counseling, Counselor, MS, CMHC
David Matheson Gay-affirming Counseling
Counselor, MS, CMHC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (385) 213-0231
"
I integrate multiple approaches according to the client's need in the moment. My approaches include EMDR, Brainspotting, and intensive emotional processing. I am also able to harness the power of the client's imagination to release trauma and trauma-based behaviors from their unconscious.
Photo of David Matheson - David Matheson Gay-affirming Counseling, Counselor, MS, CMHC
David Matheson Gay-affirming Counseling
Counselor, MS, CMHC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (385) 213-0231

Location

Primary Location

Draper, UT 84020

(385) 213-0231
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I see clients in my home office in Draper, Utah. I also work with people throughout Utah via telehealth.
Photo of David Matheson - David Matheson Gay-affirming Counseling, Counselor, MS, CMHC
David Matheson Gay-affirming Counseling
Counselor, MS, CMHC
Call for a free consultation now - (385) 213-0231
"
I see clients in my home office in Draper, Utah. I also work with people throughout Utah via telehealth.
Photo of David Matheson - David Matheson Gay-affirming Counseling, Counselor, MS, CMHC
David Matheson Gay-affirming Counseling
Counselor, MS, CMHC
Call for a free consultation now - (385) 213-0231