Matthew English, LCSW
Illinois · 8 years in practice
Matthew English is a licensed clinical social worker with eight years of experience.
License and registration
- LCSW, Illinois
- 149022534 · expires November 2027
- NPI
- 1417546607 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 8
- Languages
- English
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.
About Matthew
Matthew English is a licensed clinical social worker with eight years of experience. He blends an empathetic, client-centered stance with practical tools so people can face stress, anxiety, depression, and the effects of trauma. Sessions are conversational and down-to-earth.
He keeps language simple and focuses on small, doable steps. Matthew uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside other approaches to help people notice and name their feelings. That helps when old patterns around attachment or self-esteem get in the way.
Background and approach
He also uses techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy to change unhelpful thoughts and build values-based action. In the room he invites people to pay attention to what shows up in the body and mind. He offers breathing prompts and simple exercises that can be tried between sessions.
Homework is practical and designed to fit into real life, then reviewed without judgment at the next visit. He pays particular attention to concerns around sexuality, men’s issues, self-love, and life purpose alongside more common worries like stress and anxiety. Matthew aims to help people develop clearer goals and steady ways to move toward them.
Sessions are offered in English and delivered through multiple online formats. The tone is warm and steady, with an emphasis on helping each person find realistic, values-driven ways to feel better over time.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Matthew lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Attachment issues
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Self-love
- Sexuality
Approaches Matthew names
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
- Systemic Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
Emotion and Action Online: Approaches That Guide Change
Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people notice and name their feelings to shift patterns that feel stuck. It focuses on moments in session when emotion shapes a reaction, and it helps create new ways to connect with what matters emotionally.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, teaches people to notice thoughts without getting stuck in them and to choose small actions that match their values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and practicing different behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Matthew will collaborate with each person to decide which methods feel most useful based on goals and preferences. He mixes emotion-focused exploration with ACT or CBT skills so sessions stay practical and relevant.
Online therapy offers several ways to connect: video calls for a face-to-face feel, phone sessions for lower bandwidth, live chat for quick check-ins, and text-based messaging for brief ongoing support. This flexibility helps people fit therapy into work, caregiving, or other busy lives and makes it easier to try new skills between sessions.
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Questions people ask
What concerns does Matthew commonly help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and LGBT-related matters. He also focuses on attachment issues, life purpose, men's issues, self-love, and sexuality.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His style is conversational and client-centered, with an emphasis on noticing emotions in the moment. He mixes emotion-focused work with practical behavioral tools so people can try new ways of responding.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has eight years of clinical experience as a licensed clinical social worker. That experience informs his use of multiple approaches in session.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He holds an LCSW credential and practices in Illinois as an IL LCSW. Sessions are provided from that practice region.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are offered to clients within the supported region.
How are sessions scheduled and what does therapy cost?
Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time and costs vary with location and therapist availability. Timing and scheduling follow the platform's process.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.
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