David Matheson Gay Affirmative Counseling

Counselor, MS, CMHC (he, him)

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today

1 Endorsed

Draper, UT 84020

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Gay and lesbian people face difficult intersections between sexual diversity; trauma; religion, faith and spirituality; and conflicting cultural and relational demands. Stress, hypervigilance, shame, anxiety, depression and mental confusion are very common among the people I see. 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 the 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.

Call or Email David Matheson Gay Affirmative Counseling now for a free 15 minute consultation - (385) 213-0231

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Draper, UT 84020

(385) 213-0231

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

$140 Per Session, I accept insurance

Individual one-on-one therapy

For more information, go to DavidAMatheson.com

David Matheson Gay Affirmative Counseling

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Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Draper, UT 84020

(385) 213-0231

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

$140 Per Session, I accept insurance

Individual one-on-one therapy

For more information, go to DavidAMatheson.com

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $140
Pay by Paypal

Insurance

Aetna
BlueCross and BlueShield
EMI Health
Public Employees Health Program
Regence
SelectHealth
UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
Out of Network

I receive payments through PayPal. I can provide superbills for my out-of-network clients. And I work with a number of insurance providers (see list on this page).

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (385) 213-0231

David Matheson Gay Affirmative Counseling

Counselor, MS, CMHC

I receive payments through PayPal. I can provide superbills for my out-of-network clients. And I work with a number of insurance providers (see list on this page).

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (385) 213-0231

David Matheson Gay Affirmative Counseling

Counselor, MS, CMHC

Qualifications

Counselor: David Matheson

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Utah / 330453-6004 David Matheson
In Practice for 28 Years
Membership with LGBTQ-Affirmative Psychotherapist Guild of Utah 2022
Attended Brigham Young University, MS, Graduated 1996

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.

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (385) 213-0231

David Matheson Gay Affirmative Counseling

Counselor, MS, CMHC

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (385) 213-0231

David Matheson Gay Affirmative Counseling

Counselor, MS, CMHC

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Recovering from conversion therapy
Coming out as gay
Trauma and PTSD

Expertise

Grief
LGBTQ+
Life Transitions
Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
Self Esteem
Sexual Abuse
Spirituality

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.

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (385) 213-0231

David Matheson Gay Affirmative Counseling

Counselor, MS, CMHC

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (385) 213-0231

David Matheson Gay Affirmative Counseling

Counselor, MS, CMHC

Endorsement

Jerry Buie

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW

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

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

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.

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (385) 213-0231

David Matheson Gay Affirmative Counseling

Counselor, MS, CMHC

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (385) 213-0231

David Matheson Gay Affirmative Counseling

Counselor, MS, CMHC

Location

Primary Location

Draper, UT 84020

(385) 213-0231

Email us

Website

Nearby Areas

Cities

Counties

Zips

Neighborhoods

Downtown

I see clients in my home office in Draper, Utah. I also work with people throughout Utah via telehealth.

Call for a free consultation now - (385) 213-0231

David Matheson Gay Affirmative Counseling

Counselor, MS, CMHC

I see clients in my home office in Draper, Utah. I also work with people throughout Utah via telehealth.

Call for a free consultation now - (385) 213-0231

David Matheson Gay Affirmative Counseling

Counselor, MS, CMHC