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Matthew "Matt" Oliver

Matthew "Matt" Oliver, IN Psychologist 20042086A

Therapist in Indiana

Helping partners build clearer connection and communication

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Experience

15+ years

Credentials

IN Psychologist 20042086A

Languages

English

Based in

Indiana

  • Relationship focus
  • Intimacy concerns
  • Evidence-based care

About Matthew

Matthew "Matt" Oliver is a licensed psychologist in Indiana with 15 years of practice. He focuses on relationship and intimacy concerns and helps people facing stress, anxiety, and depression. He works with partners who want clearer communication and renewed closeness.

Matt’s work centers on practical steps couples and individuals can use right away. He helps people spot patterns that cause distance or conflict and then build new habits that fit their lives. Sessions emphasize clear goals, simple communication tools, and steady progress over time.

He pays attention to how attachment and past losses shape current relationships. That includes issues like abandonment, codependency, and commitment worries. He also addresses broader life problems that affect relationships, such as substance use, family conflict, and major transitions like divorce and separation.

Matt uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide the work. He keeps the process collaborative - clients and the therapist plan what to try and measure what changes. The aim is practical improvement rather than abstract talk.

People come to him for help with intimacy-related problems, self-esteem struggles, and communication breakdowns. He supports those dealing with control issues, impulsivity, guilt and shame, or disruptive mood concerns. His practice is grounded in straightforward help for real relationship and emotional problems.

Practical approaches and online therapy options

Matt uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people improve connection and reduce distress. One common approach he uses focuses on communication skills and behavioral changes to reduce conflict and increase closeness; it helps partners learn new ways to talk and act that change daily interactions. Another commonly used approach examines attachment patterns and how past losses shape current behavior, helping people understand why they react a certain way and try different responses.

Finding the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will work with each person or partner to pick methods that match their goals, needs, and comfort level. That collaborative process includes trying techniques, checking how they’re working, and adapting the plan as progress continues.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the exact session options before booking since formats were not specified in the profile. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so work and family routines are simpler to manage. Licensed professionals can use remote sessions to maintain momentum between in-person meetings and to practice new skills in day-to-day life.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

License details

Psychologist · Indiana
20042086A
NPI (National Provider Identifier)
1407830599

As listed on the therapist's professional profile. You can check these details with the relevant licensing board, professional body or registry.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he address?

He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and depression, plus related problems such as abandonment, attachment issues, codependency, and substance use.

How would you describe his therapy style?

His style is collaborative and goal-oriented, focusing on practical tools for communication and closeness rather than lengthy theory-heavy sessions.

What is his professional background?

He has 15 years of professional experience as a psychologist working with couples and individuals on relationship and emotional concerns.

What credential does he hold and where is he located?

He is an Indiana psychologist with the credential listed as IN Psychologist 20042086A and practices in Indiana.

Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.

Which session formats are offered?

The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options with the provider before booking.

How is cost handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Some intimacy concerns have a physical side. If you notice pain or other physical symptoms, please speak with a doctor as well. Therapy can sit alongside medical care, not replace it.

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