- Acceptance based practice
- Breath and body awareness
- Men's wellbeing focus
About Matthew
Matthew English is a licensed clinical social worker who centers therapy on acceptance, presence, and values. He brings a practical, down-to-earth style to sessions and encourages people to notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. Matthew often links breath awareness and simple mindful practices to everyday coping skills.
He draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, cognitive behavioral ideas, and client-centered listening to help people sort out stress, anxiety, and low mood. He also works with people navigating trauma, self-esteem, sexuality, and concerns common in the LGBT community. Men's wellbeing and questions about life purpose and attachment patterns are additional areas he focuses on.
Matthew uses short home practices between sessions and then reviews how they went at the next meeting. Those small tasks are meant to build skills gradually and to test what actually helps in daily life. He tends to keep explanations plain and offers concrete steps rather than long theory.
With eight years of clinical experience and prior community service, he brings a background that spans counseling and somatic practices such as yoga instruction. That mix shows up in an emphasis on bodily awareness alongside talk work. Sessions aim to uncover strengths and make choices that align with personal values.
Matthew works in Illinois as an LCSW. If you have questions about how he structures sessions or whether his approach matches your needs, use the Start Therapy button to complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a time.
Bringing acceptance and practical skills into online therapy
Matthew often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice painful thoughts and feelings without fighting them, then choose actions that match their values. That approach can be useful for anxiety, low mood, and questions about life purpose. He also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, offering warm, nonjudgmental listening so people can feel heard and clarify what matters to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy elements appear in setting small tasks and testing what changes behavior and mood. Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with you about your goals and try techniques to see what fits. Together you can adjust the blend of acceptance work, mindful practices, and behavioral experiments until it feels practical and relevant. Confirm the session formats available before booking, as specific online or remote options are not listed in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and support practicing skills in everyday settings. Many people find that trying therapeutic techniques between meetings helps them see progress in daily life, and the therapist reviews those exercises in subsequent sessions to refine the plan.Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Credentials
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem difficulties. He also focuses on LGBT issues, sexuality, attachment struggles, life purpose, and men's wellbeing.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His style is practical and down-to-earth with an emphasis on acceptance and present-moment awareness. He asks people to notice thoughts and feelings, try small practices, and review results together.
What is his professional background?
He has eight years of clinical experience and prior community service work. His background includes counseling and experience teaching yoga, which informs a mind-body approach.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is an LCSW (licensed clinical social worker) practicing in Illinois.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin working together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.