Matthew English, LCSW
Licensed in Illinois · 8 years in practice
Matthew English is a licensed clinical social worker with eight years of professional experience.
License and registration
- LCSW, Illinois
- 149022534 · expires November 2027
- NPI
- 1417546607 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 8
- Languages
- English
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About Matthew
Matthew English is a licensed clinical social worker with eight years of professional experience. He brings a calm, practical style to sessions and offers a steady presence for people facing stress, anxiety, depression, or struggles related to trauma and identity. He also helps with self-esteem, sexuality, and questions about life purpose.
Matthew frames therapy around present-moment awareness and values-based action. He encourages people to notice uncomfortable thoughts and sensations without judging them.
Background and approach
That simple practice often makes hard emotions easier to breathe through and respond to in ways that match each person’s goals. Sessions are collaborative and down-to-earth. Matthew works with people to name strengths, set small experiments between sessions, and then review what changed.
Homework is practical and tied to daily life rather than abstract exercises. He draws from approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. Matthew uses these tools to help people build clearer values, manage intense feelings, and improve relationships with themselves and others.
People looking for a therapist who blends mindfulness, practical skills, and curiosity may find his style helpful. He leads sessions with patience and an emphasis on real-world changes that fit each person’s pace and needs.
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
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- 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
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and choosing actions that match your values. In online work this often means learning simple awareness practices and planning small steps you can try between sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thinking patterns and behaviors that keep problems going. In remote sessions it translates to concrete exercises, thought records, and behavior experiments you can do in daily life. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person’s experience and pace, giving space for empathy and reflection; it helps people feel understood and make their own choices about change.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust them as progress is made, so therapy stays practical and relevant.
Online therapy offers several practical benefits. Video calls allow face-to-face conversations when helpful, while phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when you prefer not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for shorter check-ins, tracking practice between sessions, or getting support when scheduling is tight. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to use the approaches above in everyday moments.
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Questions people ask
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and issues related to LGBT identity. He also supports work on self-esteem, attachment, sexuality, life purpose, and men's issues.
What is his therapy style like?
His approach is present-focused and collaborative. He blends mindfulness, skills practice, and values work to help people manage difficult feelings and take steps toward their goals.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has eight years of experience working in clinical settings and community service roles prior to his current practice.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He holds an LCSW, which is a licensed clinical social worker credential, and practices in Illinois.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How much do sessions cost and how are they billed?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
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