Master of Social Work, Registered Social Worker
Matthew is a registered social worker in Kelowna, British Columbia, with over a decade of experience working as a mental health professional. He is registered to provide services through the First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) and is deeply passionate about helping people reach their full potential.
Matthew strives to create a safe and empathetic space for healing, where clients can build insight, develop coping skills, and feel empowered in their lives. He practices from a client-centred, trauma-informed, strengths-based framework rooted in attachment theory, systems theory, and intersectionality.
Matthew is skilled in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and motivational approaches. He works with individuals, couples, and families, meeting clients with warmth, sensitivity, and respect.
Those who have had the opportunity to work with Matthew often remark on his extraordinary interpersonal skills. He is approachable, patient, positive, and creates an environment where people feel genuinely heard.
When he isn’t working, Matthew enjoys hiking, spending time by the lake, and salsa dancing.