Matthew "Matt" Renken, LPC, LPCC - Therapist in Minnesota

Matthew "Matt" Renken offers straightforward, relational counseling grounded in practical steps.

01About Matthew

Matthew "Matt" Renken offers straightforward, relational counseling grounded in practical steps. He focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, depression, and major life changes. Matt aims to meet clients where they are and create a plan that fits each person’s situation.

He draws on ten years of experience working with a range of concerns, including social anxiety, communication problems, forgiveness, and self-love. Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented.

Background and approach

He listens first, then suggests simple strategies people can try between meetings. Matt describes his work as positive and pragmatic. He treats each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion.

His Christian faith is an important part of who he is, though he does not use therapy to evangelize and honors each person’s beliefs. Therapy with Matt is tailored to the individual rather than following one fixed script. He helps people break large problems into manageable steps.

That might look like building small daily habits for mood, practicing communication skills, or creating a plan to lessen addictive behaviors. People who are nervous about starting often find the first session is mainly about listening and figuring out priorities. From there, Matt and the client set clear goals and practical next steps.

The approach is steady, direct, and focused on real-life changes.

02Credentials

LPCC (Minnesota): License 4234 · expires January 2027
LPC (Oregon): License C9450 · expires January 2028
NPI: 1689147654 · national provider identifier

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03Focus areas and approaches

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04Online support

Online approaches and practical therapy options

Many clients find straightforward, evidence-based techniques helpful for the problems they bring. Cognitive-style methods focus on spotting and changing unhelpful thought patterns to reduce anxiety and low mood. Behavioral strategies emphasize small, repeated actions such as graded exposure for social fear or daily habits that support mood and recovery from addictive urges.

Therapy is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to choose approaches that fit their goals and preferences. That planning happens together, and it can change as progress is made or new needs appear.

Online sessions are offered by licensed professionals using several formats: video calls for face-to-face conversation, phone sessions for audio-only meetings, and live chat or text messaging for shorter check-ins and ongoing support. Video is useful for deeper conversations and skill practice, phone works well when bandwidth is limited, and messaging can fit into a busy day for quick reflections or homework follow-up. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, school, or family schedules while keeping a steady path toward the goals the client and therapist set.

05Questions people ask

What concerns does this therapist address?

He helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. He also focuses on communication problems, forgiveness, self-love, and social anxiety or phobia.

What is the therapist's style in sessions?

The approach is positive, pragmatic, and relational. Sessions are conversational and focus on practical steps clients can use between meetings.

How much experience does he have?

He has ten years of clinical experience working with the listed concerns and related issues.

What credentials and location are listed?

He holds LPC and LPCC credentials and practices in Minnesota.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How does cost and billing work?

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 this therapist?

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