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Christy Matthews, LMHC, LPCC
Indiana
Licensed counselor - anxiety and relationships
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Attachment-based work
- Goal focused sessions
About Christy
Christy Matthews is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Indiana and a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in Ohio with nine years of experience. She helps people facing family strain, grief, anger, stress, anxiety, and relationship concerns. She also supports those coping with life changes, parenting pressures, addiction, depression, and bipolar concerns. Sessions are practical and aim to identify what gets in the way of daily functioning and relationships.
Christy uses clear, structured techniques to notice unhelpful thinking and change patterns that cause distress. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to break down problems into small steps and practice different responses. Attachment-based ideas are used to look at how early connection patterns affect current relationships. Client-centered work means sessions focus on what the person needs each week.
Many clients come for help with communication problems, boundary issues, or managing intense emotions like jealousy, impulsivity, or guilt. She also addresses caregiver stress, chronic illness impact, body image, and end-of-life concerns. Conversations tend to be goal-focused and practical, with concrete skills to try between sessions.
Christy pays particular attention to life-stage stressors such as young adult challenges and midlife transitions. She offers coaching-style support for career questions alongside clinical care for depression and anxiety. People who want straightforward strategies to manage symptoms and improve relationships may find this approach useful.
Sessions are offered in English. International clients may be accepted; confirm current options before booking. To start, follow the practice intake steps and schedule a first session after completing the brief matching questionnaire.
How Christy applies practical approaches in online sessions
Christy draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and practice alternative responses. CBT breaks problems into small steps and gives concrete skills for anxiety, depression, and stress-related difficulties.She also uses Attachment-Based Therapy ideas to look at patterns in relationships and how early connection styles affect current interactions. Client-Centered Therapy informs the way sessions are paced, letting the person set the agenda while the therapist offers reflective feedback and practical options.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Christy will review goals, preferences, and the issues you bring and then recommend methods to try. That is a collaborative process and can change as needs evolve.
Session formats are not listed here, so confirm which online options are offered before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people work from a quieter room or avoid needing to be on camera if that helps participation.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Ohio, Indiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Christy address most often?
She works with family issues, grief, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, stress, and coping with life changes among other areas.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and structured, using clear techniques to notice unhelpful thoughts and change behaviors in daily life.
What is her professional background?
She has nine years of clinical experience working with a wide range of emotional and relational concerns.
Which credentials and location apply to her practice?
She holds LMHC and LPCC credentials and practices from Indiana with licensure in those states as listed.
In which languages can sessions be conducted?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified here; confirm the current session options before booking to ensure they meet your needs.
How does cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working together?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe, use the crisis numbers.