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Matthew English

Matthew English

LCSW

Illinois

Mindful, values-focused therapy for steady change

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At a glance

Credentials
LCSW
License
LCSW, Illinois / 149022534
Experience
8 years
Languages
English
Location
Illinois

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    • Motivational interviewing
    • Values and action
    • Practical homework

    About Matthew

    Matthew English is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in Illinois who uses a practical, mindful approach to therapy. He draws on Motivational Interviewing and other methods to help people notice what matters to them and take small, achievable steps toward change. Sessions are presented as a calm, collaborative space where clients can talk through worries and build skills for daily life.

    Matthew brings eight years of clinical experience to his work, plus additional community service and background as a yoga instructor. He often encourages clients to notice difficult feelings in the moment, track their breath, and remind themselves that intense emotions pass. This simple, grounded focus is woven into conversations rather than offered as a set of rules.

    He combines Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and client-centered techniques depending on a person’s needs. Homework between sessions is commonly used - practical exercises that get reviewed together at the next visit. The goal is steady progress, not quick fixes.

    Matthew has worked with people who identify as LGBT and with trauma survivors, and he also supports concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, sexuality, attachment issues, life purpose, men's issues, and self-love. He presents therapy as a collaborative process focused on values and strengths.

    To begin, readers are encouraged to use the site’s Start Therapy button to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to the therapist’s availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

  2. How these approaches shape online therapy

    Motivational Interviewing helps people resolve mixed feelings about change by focusing on personal goals and strengths. It’s conversational and works well when someone wants practical steps and clearer motivation.

    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) invites people to notice difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that match their values. It’s often used for anxiety, stress, and problems tied to life direction.

    Client-centered therapy centers the person’s experience, with the therapist offering empathy and nonjudgmental listening to support self-discovery and growth.

    Finding the right approach is part of the work. Matthew will collaborate with clients to figure out which methods fit best based on goals, needs, and personal preferences. That means trying different techniques, reviewing what helps, and adjusting the plan together.

    If you’re considering online therapy, check which session formats are currently offered before booking, since the biography does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It can also let people practice skills in the settings where problems occur and then bring observations back to sessions for review.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyLGBTTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression

    Additional focus areas

    Attachment issuesLife purposeMen's issuesSelf-loveSexuality

    Therapeutic approaches

    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family SystemsSystemic Therapy

    Experience

    8+ years

    Listed in

    Illinois

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns does this therapist address?

    This therapist works with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, LGBT concerns, trauma and abuse, and related issues such as attachment, sexuality, life purpose, men's issues, and self-love.

    What is Matthew's therapy style like?

    He uses a mindful, collaborative style that encourages noticing emotions in the moment and taking small, practical steps. Sessions often include breathing techniques and homework to practice between meetings.

    What kind of experience does he have?

    He has eight years of clinical experience and additional community service background, and brings a perspective shaped by work with trauma survivors and members of the LGBT community.

    What credentials and location are listed?

    He is an LCSW, licensed in Illinois. His practice is based in Illinois.

    Which languages are supported and can international clients join?

    Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

    What session formats are offered?

    The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.

    How does pricing work?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    How do I begin working with him?

    Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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