Matt Givens , LIMFT, LMFT
Compassionate licensed marriage and family therapist
- EMDR certified
- Gottman couples work
- Sexual addictions specialist
About Matt Givens
Matt Givens approaches counseling as an invitation to explore strengths, rebuild connections, and create more fulfilling daily life. He recognizes that taking the step to start therapy requires courage and that feeling vulnerable is a natural part of seeking change. Rather than framing help-seeking as a weakness, he emphasizes that therapy offers a supportive space to learn practical skills and improve overall functioning.
His work is guided by acceptance and connection, with a focus on repairing relationships - whether between partners, parents and children, or between a therapist and client. His aim is to cultivate a nonjudgmental relationship that supports healing, growth, and recovery for individuals, couples, and families. He addresses a wide range of concerns including trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, grief, parenting challenges, stress and anxiety, and career or life transitions.
Givens is licensed as a marriage and family therapist - listed with credentials LIMFT and LMFT, which indicate professional licensure to treat individuals, couples, and families. He is certified in EMDR - a therapy that helps process distress related to traumatic memories - and he also uses rapid resolution therapy (RRT) and accelerated resolution therapy (ART) to target persistent post-traumatic symptoms. For couples he incorporates the Gottman Method, and he uses play therapy techniques when working with children. He is also a certified sexual addictions treatment provider (SATP-C) and draws on cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused work, and logotherapy to help clients manage anxiety, depression, and stress in more adaptive ways.
Across modalities, his practice emphasizes practical tools, relational repair, and collaborative planning so clients can move toward greater resilience and purpose.
His work is guided by acceptance and connection, with a focus on repairing relationships - whether between partners, parents and children, or between a therapist and client. His aim is to cultivate a nonjudgmental relationship that supports healing, growth, and recovery for individuals, couples, and families. He addresses a wide range of concerns including trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, grief, parenting challenges, stress and anxiety, and career or life transitions.
Givens is licensed as a marriage and family therapist - listed with credentials LIMFT and LMFT, which indicate professional licensure to treat individuals, couples, and families. He is certified in EMDR - a therapy that helps process distress related to traumatic memories - and he also uses rapid resolution therapy (RRT) and accelerated resolution therapy (ART) to target persistent post-traumatic symptoms. For couples he incorporates the Gottman Method, and he uses play therapy techniques when working with children. He is also a certified sexual addictions treatment provider (SATP-C) and draws on cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused work, and logotherapy to help clients manage anxiety, depression, and stress in more adaptive ways.
Across modalities, his practice emphasizes practical tools, relational repair, and collaborative planning so clients can move toward greater resilience and purpose.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Stress, AnxietyAddictionsParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
CodependencyCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameInfidelityLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Sex addictionSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Existential Therapy Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Gottman Method Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Matt Givens have?
Matt Givens has 16 years of experience.
Is Matt Givens a licensed therapist?
Yes. He holds the credentials LIMFT and LMFT, which indicate licensure as a marriage and family therapist. License details include OH LIMFT F.1100016 and IN LMFT 35001663A.
In which languages does Matt Givens provide therapy?
He provides therapy in English.
Where is Matt Givens located?
He is located in Indiana.
How can I work with Matt Givens as my therapist?
You can work with Matt Givens through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Matt Givens work with international clients?
Matt Givens does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Matt Givens cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Approaches for Online Relationship and Trauma Work
Matt Givens integrates EMDR, the Gottman Method, and cognitive behavioral therapy into his online practice. EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) helps clients process distressing memories and reduce the ongoing emotional charge of traumatic events, making it useful for trauma, abuse, and persistent stress reactions. The Gottman Method is a structured approach for couples that focuses on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection through practical exercises. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps clients identify unhelpful thought patterns and develop concrete strategies to manage anxiety, depression, and everyday stressors.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Matt works collaboratively with each person or couple to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and he adapts techniques over time as progress unfolds.
Online therapy with licensed professionals offers flexibility in how sessions take place - by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - so clients can choose what fits their schedule and comfort level. These options make it easier to maintain consistent care during life transitions, busy workweeks, or when in-person visits are not practical.