About Matthew
Matthew Russell is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) who focuses on practical support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, or major life changes. He speaks plainly and centers sessions on what matters most to each person. He aims to help clients move toward the life they want in manageable steps.
Matthew uses a client-centered stance that starts with the person in front of him. He believes people can change when they are given respect, space, and clear feedback.
How Matthew works
When specific patterns or obstacles show up, he also uses cognitive behavioral therapy, which helps identify thoughts and behaviors that get in the way of goals. In sessions he works on real day-to-day problems rather than abstract theory.
That might mean building coping skills for anxiety, mapping out steps for recovery from substance use, or practicing new ways to respond to anger and relationship strain. He also supports people struggling with grief, self-esteem, ADHD challenges, seasonal mood swings, and feelings of emptiness or shame. His background includes seven years of professional work in mental health and addictions settings.
That experience shapes a straightforward style that balances listening with concrete tools and homework when it fits the client’s goals. Matthew offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text messaging to fit different needs. Sessions are scheduled through a short matching process so people can find a convenient time and format.
Matthew lists 2 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.
Also listed
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Co-morbidity
- Coaching
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Grief
- Guilt and shame
- Life purpose
- Relationship issues
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self esteem
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
Training and background
| Register | LPC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 7 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Alabama |
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Online support options
How Matthew’s Approaches Work Online
Client-centered therapy means the conversation follows the client’s needs. The therapist listens closely, reflects what matters, and supports the person’s own goals and choices. This approach helps when someone needs space to make decisions, build confidence, or work through painful feelings.Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It helps people notice patterns that cause distress and try specific experiments to change them. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, addictions, and problems that repeat in daily life.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Matthew will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and goals. He switches between listening, skills teaching, and practical tasks so therapy matches how the client prefers to work.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text messaging. Video is good for face-to-face conversation and role practice. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a client prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging offer shorter check-ins, quick problem solving, or ongoing support between meetings. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and keep momentum between sessions.
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A practical next step
Write down two things you would want to be different in six months. That is the most useful thing to bring to a first session, whoever it is with. If you would rather start now than keep reading, online sessions are the quickest route.
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