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Matthew English, LCSW
Illinois
LCSW - Anxiety and Trauma focus
See online therapy options- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practices
- Homework driven work
About Matthew
Matthew English is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) practicing in Illinois with eight years of clinical experience. He works with concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and issues related to LGBT identity and self‑esteem.
He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client‑centered methods, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Emotionally‑Focused approaches. Sessions focus on noticing unhelpful thoughts, trying different responses, and practicing small skills between meetings. He often incorporates mindfulness and breath awareness drawn from his background as a yoga instructor.
Matthew asks clients to track thoughts and feelings during the week and brings those notes into session. He reviews homework together and adjusts tasks to be realistic. Conversations aim to connect everyday choices with personal values and life purpose.
Practical tools are a central part of his style. That can include simple breathing practices, short behavioral experiments, and step‑by‑step skill building drawn from CBT and DBT. He pays attention to attachment themes and questions about sexuality or men’s issues when they come up.
Sessions are intended to help people recognize repeated patterns and test new ways of responding. Matthew frames the work as collaborative - setting goals together and checking progress. To begin, the site asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How CBT, ACT and Client‑Centered Work Translate to Online Sessions
CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. Online sessions can walk through thought records, plan behavioral experiments, and review homework just like in person. ACT helps people notice internal experiences and pick actions that match their values; an online session can include values exercises and short mindfulness practices. Client‑centered work emphasizes listening and collaboration, allowing the therapist to follow what matters most to the client and adjust the pace or focus accordingly.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Matthew will work with each person to figure out which methods fit their goals and preferences. That choice is collaborative: he will suggest options, try them out, and change course based on how the client responds.
The original biography does not state specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check‑in meetings when needed, and remove travel time. It also supports continuing work when life circumstances make in‑person visits difficult. Licensed professionals can use the same CBT and ACT tools online to track progress and assign homework between sessions.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address most often?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, LGBT concerns, and self‑esteem issues.
How would he describe his therapeutic approach?
He blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and client‑centered methods to focus on thoughts, behaviors, and values.
What is his professional background?
He has eight years of clinical experience and also brings experience as a yoga instructor into his work.
What are his credentials and location?
He is an LCSW licensed in Illinois and practices there.
Which languages are supported and can international clients work with him?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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