Matthew Reinert, LISW
(He, Him, His)
About Me
Matt utilizes a person-centered and strength-based approach to understand and address each client’s unique goals for therapy. Viewing the client as the expert on their own situation, Matt values a collaborative approach to treatment that focuses on honoring the individual and their self-determination. Matt specializes in working with clients with complex trauma/PTSD and clients struggling with anxiety and depression. He utilizes an eclectic approach to therapy. In addition to EMDR, Matt includes elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and experiential therapy techniques.
Education & Experience
He received his Bachelor of Social Work from the University of Northern Iowa in 2016. Soon after this Matt began working as a Behavioral Health Intervention Specialist (BHIS) where he provided in-home services to at-risk youth and their families. While in this role Matt focused on helping individuals and families develop skills and implement strategies to manage difficulty behaviors. During this time, he also pursued graduate studies at the University of Iowa and received his Master of Social work in May of 2019. After graduating he began providing therapy services in an in-patient setting at a Psychiatric Medical Institution for Children (PMIC) while also seeing individuals on an outpatient basis. After working for several years in an inpatient setting Matt transitioned to working in a group practice where he focused on working with youth and adults with anxiety, depression, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Matt started Vitality Counseling, PLLC in 2023.
Specialty Area
- Adoption
- Anxiety/Panic Attacks
- Depression
- Dissociative Disorders
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Sexual Abuse
- Spirituality
Population Served
- Adolescents (13-17)
- Adults
Language
- English
Insurance
- BlueCross BlueShield
Midlands Choice
