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Matthew D Carlson
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, LPC-S

Matthew D Carlson

Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, LPC-S

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Tacoma, WA 98402
Let's Connect (253) 364-0500
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I have in person availability in Tacoma, please reach out to see about getting added to my schedule. My ideal client is someone who recognizes that their story is still being told and that right now they may need some support. Success looks different for everyone and my ideal client is someone who is willing to explore how that looks for them and has the willingness to work to get there.
My approach as a counselor is to meet you where you are, learn about your strengths, challenges, and goals, and then to walk alongside you through the process. I have experience supporting people through trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, and more and I utilize many evidence-based interventions to support clients.
You are the expert of your story and it means something that you have taken the step to look into therapy. I would encourage you to take the next step and set up an appointment to provide yourself with the opportunity to engage with your challenges right now and work towards what success means for you.
Take the first step to help. Call or Matthew D Carlson now - (253) 364-0500

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Tacoma, WA 98402

(253) 364-0500
I have partnered with Mindful Therapy Group for scheduling and billing. To schedule an appointment, please call 425-640-7009
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Depression and Anxiety 
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Let's Connect (253) 364-0500
Photo of Matthew D Carlson, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, LPC-S

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Tacoma, WA 98402

(253) 364-0500
I have partnered with Mindful Therapy Group for scheduling and billing. To schedule an appointment, please call 425-640-7009
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Depression and Anxiety 
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $150

Payment Methods

American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Kaiser (Out-of-Network)
  • Kaiser in network
  • Medicare
  • Premera Blue Cross
  • Regence
  • United EAP
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
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I am currently in network with several insurances and in the process of adding more, check back in soon if you do not see your coverage here.
Photo of Matthew D Carlson, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, LPC-S
Matthew D Carlson
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, LPC-S
or call with questions - (253) 364-0500
"
I am currently in network with several insurances and in the process of adding more, check back in soon if you do not see your coverage here.
Photo of Matthew D Carlson, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, LPC-S
Matthew D Carlson
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, LPC-S
or call with questions - (253) 364-0500

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Washington / LH61418079 Matthew David Carlson
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 10 years
  • Attended Alaska Pacific University, Master of Science in Counseling Psychology, Graduated 2014
  • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from Dialectical Behavior Therapy - PESI 436192 / 2024
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I have over 15 years working with adults and teens in a variety of circumstances and with numerous needs and challenges. I got my start in Alaska and am currently licensed there and in Washington. I have extensive experience working in indigenous communities in Alaska and Washington.
Photo of Matthew D Carlson, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, LPC-S
Matthew D Carlson
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, LPC-S
or call with questions - (253) 364-0500
"
I have over 15 years working with adults and teens in a variety of circumstances and with numerous needs and challenges. I got my start in Alaska and am currently licensed there and in Washington. I have extensive experience working in indigenous communities in Alaska and Washington.
Photo of Matthew D Carlson, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, LPC-S
Matthew D Carlson
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, LPC-S
or call with questions - (253) 364-0500

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Depression
  • Anxiety

Expertise

  • Addiction
  • Alcohol Use
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Career Counseling
  • Coping Skills
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Domestic Violence
  • Drug Abuse
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Grief
  • Life Transitions
  • Men's Issues
  • Psychosis
  • Self Esteem
  • Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Sleep or Insomnia
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Suicidal Ideation
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Everyone has developed coping strategies and survival skills to address their challenges as best they can with the resources at hand. In working to address anxiety, depression, and trauma, I seek to acknowledge the work of living you have done so far and then work together to modify those skills and behaviors into supportive strategies to help you accomplish your goals.
Photo of Matthew D Carlson, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, LPC-S
Matthew D Carlson
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, LPC-S
or call with questions - (253) 364-0500
"
Everyone has developed coping strategies and survival skills to address their challenges as best they can with the resources at hand. In working to address anxiety, depression, and trauma, I seek to acknowledge the work of living you have done so far and then work together to modify those skills and behaviors into supportive strategies to help you accomplish your goals.
Photo of Matthew D Carlson, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, LPC-S
Matthew D Carlson
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, LPC-S
or call with questions - (253) 364-0500

Client Focus

Age

Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Lesbian Allied
Little Person Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Single Parent
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Native American

Age

Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Lesbian Allied
Little Person Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Single Parent
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Native American

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Brainspotting
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Compassion Focused
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Existential
  • Humanistic
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Trauma Focused
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My foundational therapeutic approach is in the humanistic tradition, focusing on establishing a positive, healthy client and counselor relationship and respecting the internal resources that everyone brings to counseling. From there I typically personalize my therapeutic approach to the therapeutic need, picking and choosing interventions and supports from any and all evidence based practices.
Photo of Matthew D Carlson, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, LPC-S
Matthew D Carlson
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, LPC-S
or call with questions - (253) 364-0500
"
My foundational therapeutic approach is in the humanistic tradition, focusing on establishing a positive, healthy client and counselor relationship and respecting the internal resources that everyone brings to counseling. From there I typically personalize my therapeutic approach to the therapeutic need, picking and choosing interventions and supports from any and all evidence based practices.
Photo of Matthew D Carlson, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, LPC-S
Matthew D Carlson
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, LPC-S
or call with questions - (253) 364-0500

Location

Primary Location

Tacoma, WA 98402

(253) 364-0500
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I have partnered with Mindful Therapy Group for scheduling and billing. To schedule an appointment, please call 425-640-7009
Photo of Matthew D Carlson, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, LPC-S
Matthew D Carlson
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, LPC-S
Take the first step to help. Call now - (253) 364-0500
"
I have partnered with Mindful Therapy Group for scheduling and billing. To schedule an appointment, please call 425-640-7009
Photo of Matthew D Carlson, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, LPC-S
Matthew D Carlson
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, LPC-S
Take the first step to help. Call now - (253) 364-0500