About Matthew
Matthew Rome is a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) in Illinois who helps people facing stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, trauma and ADHD. He writes straightforward plans and listens carefully to each person's concerns. Matthew focuses on practical steps that fit daily life and aims to make starting therapy feel less overwhelming.
He draws on several common therapeutic approaches to shape sessions. That includes acceptance and commitment ideas to help people clarify values and take action, cognitive behavior strategies to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and mindfulness skills to reduce reactivity.
How Matthew works
Matthew also uses client-centered listening and dialectical behavior techniques when those methods match a person's needs. Sessions center on the client's goals and move at a comfortable pace. Matthew adapts the conversation and treatment plan to each person's situation rather than using a one-size-fits-all script.
He emphasizes compassion, respect, and sensitivity in how he interacts. Over 14 years of professional experience inform his work and decision-making. Matthew prefers practical tools people can use between sessions - skills for managing strong emotions, improving focus, and rebuilding confidence.
He supports people as they try new strategies and notice what helps. Matthew frames therapy as a collaborative process. He helps people identify next steps, track small wins, and adjust the plan when needed.
The focus is on steady progress toward a more fulfilling life.
Matthew lists 7 ways of working on the entry:
What Matthew works with
The areas below are the ones Matthew selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Anger management
- Self esteem
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Training and background
| Register | LCPC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 14 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Illinois |
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Online support options
Approaches that guide online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people clarify their values and take small actions that matter, even when uncomfortable thoughts or feelings are present. It can help with anxiety, low motivation, and questions about life purpose. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thought and behavior and teaches concrete techniques to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression and improve day-to-day functioning. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and build focus and emotional regulation.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Matthew will collaborate with each person to identify which methods fit their goals and preferences. He adjusts plans over time, checking in about what works and what needs to change so sessions stay practical and relevant.
Online therapy with him can use video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, live chat suits quick check-ins, and text messaging supports ongoing reflection between appointments. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and to choose the format that feels most comfortable.
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