- ACT
- CBT
- DBT
About Matthew
Matthew English is an Illinois LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker with eight years of clinical experience. He works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and issues related to sexuality and LGBT concerns. He also focuses on self-esteem, attachment difficulties, men's issues, self-love, and life purpose.
Matthew uses straightforward, moment-to-moment practices to help people notice what they are feeling. He draws on breathing and mindfulness skills alongside talking to help reduce reactivity and create room for choice. Sessions include short exercises and practical steps to try between meetings, which are reviewed at the next appointment.
His approach blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and client-centered work. That means sessions combine values-based goal setting, skills for managing strong emotions, and attention to how relationships affect current struggles. Conversations are focused and action-oriented rather than abstract or theoretical.
People who feel stuck after a change in work, relationships, or health can expect concrete ways to test new behaviors and see what works. Matthew emphasizes noticing uncomfortable thoughts and emotions without immediately reacting, then trying small changes informed by personal values. Progress is tracked with simple homework and review.
He offers therapy in English and practices in Illinois. To begin, visitors follow the online matching steps and schedule an initial session to discuss goals and next steps.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small steps toward those values even when uncomfortable thoughts or feelings are present. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thought patterns and trying different responses to change mood and behavior. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) adds practical emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills for managing intense feelings.Choosing the best approach is part of the work. Matthew discusses goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before, then recommends techniques to try. That collaborative process means methods can be mixed and adjusted as needed based on how a person responds.
The practical benefit of online work is fitting sessions into everyday life around work and family obligations. Online sessions can make it easier to keep appointments, try brief check-ins, or practice skills between meetings. Session formats are not specified here, so confirm current options before booking to make sure they match your schedule and needs.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and LGBT-related concerns. He also addresses self-esteem, attachment issues, men's issues, sexuality, self-love, and life purpose.
How would he approach feeling stuck?
He uses moment-to-moment noticing, breathing exercises, and talking to create options. Sessions include practical steps to try between meetings and review those experiences together.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has eight years of professional experience as a clinician. His background includes work with trauma survivors and people from LGBTQ and diverse social backgrounds.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker licensed in Illinois. His practice is located in Illinois.
What languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with clients outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided when selecting a plan during sign-up.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to discuss goals and next steps.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.