Matthew Arego , LCSW

Matthew Arego is a Utah-licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with nine years of professional experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, addictions, and depression. As an LCSW he is trained to provide clinical therapy and support for individuals facing a range of emotional and behavioral challenges.

He approaches work from a strengths-based perspective, believing that each person is the expert of their own story and already possesses resources to move toward change. Matthew emphasizes collaboration and empowerment, guiding clients through the practical steps of recovery while honoring their goals and values. Seeking a more fulfilling and happier life often requires courage to begin the process, and he aims to provide steady support and encouragement as clients take those first steps.

Matthew frames therapy as a partnership in which clients’ strengths and experiences shape the path forward. He offers structured support for those working to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression or to address patterns related to addiction, and he focuses on building realistic, sustainable skills that fit each person’s life and priorities.

Evidence-Based Techniques and Online Care

Matthew draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques alongside a strengths-based perspective. One common element is structured skill-building, which focuses on practical strategies for managing stress and anxiety such as breathing techniques, activity planning, and coping skills to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. These approaches help clients develop tools they can use between sessions.

Another element is collaborative, problem-focused work that targets behaviors and patterns contributing to addictions or depressive symptoms. This involves identifying unhelpful patterns, setting achievable goals, and practicing new ways of responding to difficult situations, all tailored to the individual’s priorities.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Matthew works together with clients to determine what fits best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. He frames therapy as a partnership that adjusts over time to match progress and changing circumstances.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - make it easier to fit care into a busy life. These formats offer flexibility in scheduling, reduced travel time, and more consistent access to a licensed professional, helping clients stay engaged with treatment from wherever they are located within the therapist's service area.