Matthew Benavidez, LMFT

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Matthew Benavidez, LMFT

Master ART Clinician | Gottman Level 3 | Trauma-focused, results-oriented care for adults & couples | American Fork + Telehealth (UT) Message me to get started.

Hi, I’m Matthew Benavidez, LMFT. For nearly a decade I’ve helped couples and individuals in Utah County heal quickly and reconnect deeply. As a Master ART Clinician and Gottman Level 3 therapist, I blend fast, focused trauma resolution (ART) with practical, research-based tools for communication, trust, and intimacy. My work is EFCT/EFT and IFS-informed, and it’s always culturally and faith-aware. Sessions are collaborative, clear, and goal-oriented—so you leave knowing what to practice between visits. I offer in-person appointments in Utah County and telehealth across Utah. If you’re stuck in painful cycles, carrying a heavy memory, or simply want a stronger relationship, I’d be honored to help.

01/27/2026

New blog post: “Soft Start-Up Script for Couples”

“A step-by-step script to start hard conversations gently and reduce escalation.”

Most conflict isn’t just what we’re talking about—it’s how the conversation begins. This post gives you a simple, structured script to help you bring up hard topics with less defensiveness and more clarity.

Read here: https://www.benavidezlmft.com/blog/soft-start-up-for-couples-gottman-utah-county

01/20/2026

New blog post: “5 Micro-Resets for Feeling Overwhelmed”

“Five quick, realistic tools to calm stress in the moment—no perfection required.”

If your day is moving fast and your nervous system is running even faster, these micro-resets are designed to help you come back to center in under a few minutes—practical, doable, and no “get it right” pressure.

Read here: https://www.benavidezlmft.com/blog/5-micro-resets-for-feeling-overwhelmed-utah-county-therapy-tips

01/13/2026

New blog post: “What Is ART Therapy? A Plain-English Guide”

“Learn what Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) is, what a session looks like, and who it may help.”

If you’ve been curious about ART therapy—or you’ve heard it mentioned for trauma, anxiety, or overwhelming stress—this guide breaks it down clearly and practically, without jargon.

Read here: https://www.benavidezlmft.com/blog/what-is-art-therapy-utah-county

01/06/2026

New Year Reset Without Shame!

A grounded reset for stress and overwhelm. Simple steps that support your nervous system without guilt or hype. If the “new year, new you” energy leaves you feeling behind before you’ve even started, this is for you. This article offers a steadier way to reset—without punishment, pressure, or perfectionism.

Read here: https://benavidezlmft.com/blog/new-year-reset-without-shame-utah-county

12/31/2025

This post explains how ART can support ERP for OCD when images are too “hot” to approach—clear roles, consent, coordination. Read more:
https://f.mtr.cool/ghnpfhaflw

12/30/2025

New blog tomorrow! ERP is gold standard for OCD. ART may help lower image intensity when it blocks progress—keeping ERP in the lead.

12/24/2025

Curious how ART might complement pain care? Here’s a simple overview focused on function and comfort. Read more:
https://f.mtr.cool/fgolrgzpyu

12/23/2025

New blog tomorrow! Pain and alarm can reinforce each other. ART may help reduce distress around injury memories and medical cues—alongside your medical care.

12/17/2025

Birth or NICU memories that won’t fade? ART can help soften the edges and support calmer appointments and parenting. Read more:
https://f.mtr.cool/nrarntcwwj

12/16/2025

New blog tomorrow! Emergency delivery or NICU scenes that won’t fade? ART targets those images so parenting and appointments feel safer.

12/10/2025

Looking for faith-aware support? This post covers where ART fits for moral injury and scrupulosity—respecting belief and conscience. Read more:
https://f.mtr.cool/kpciiyzwaq

12/09/2025

New blog tomorrow! Care that honors belief and conscience. ART can lower distress on specific images; ERP leads for OCD scrupulosity.

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American Fork, UT
84003

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+18012109147

Website

https://benavidezlmft.com/

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