Matthew Spitzmueller, PhD, LICSW
Psychotherapist
Client-centered therapy, psychodynamic approaches, cognitive-behavioral therapy for insomnia, common factors of change
Anxiety, Body Positivity, Depression, LGBTQ+, Life Transitions, Marital and Premarital, Mood Disorders, Open Relationships Non-Monogamy, Relationship Issues, Sleep or Insomnia, Transgender, Trauma and PTSD
Aetna, BlueCross and BlueShield, HealthPartners of MN and WI, Hennepin Health, Medica, Medicaid, Medical Assistance, Medicare, Optum, and UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
Matthew C. Spitzmueller is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in Minnesota. He offers therapeutic services that address clients’ challenges in interpersonal relationships, sleep, anxiety, and mood. He is excited to offer Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) at the Institute for Integrative Therapies. He regards KAP as a promising approach for clients grappling with treatment-resistant depression, anxiety, and other mood-related concerns.
Matthew views the therapeutic relationship as the cornerstone of effective therapy. Trained in humanistic, non-directive approaches, he aims to establish relationships with his clients that are based on empathy, respect, and warmth. He believes that the most meaningful and lasting transformations occur when clients take the lead in directing their own change. Within a trusting relationship, clients explore hidden facets of themselves, gain insight into obstacles that hinder their progress, and deepen their capacity for self-understanding and acceptance.
Matthew brings a wealth of experience to his practice, having worked in diverse behavioral health settings. His experience includes community mental health, LGBTQ+ psychotherapy, and residential treatment. In addition to his clinical work, Matthew is a tenured professor at Syracuse University’s School of Social Work, where he has published and taught courses on direct practice, community-based care, mental health policy, and organizational practice.