Matthew English, LCSW
Illinois · 8 years in practice
Matthew English is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Illinois who uses a practical, relational approach to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and the fallout from trauma and abuse.
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 (LCSW) based in Illinois who uses a practical, relational approach to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and the fallout from trauma and abuse. He brings eight years of clinical experience and centers work around clients' values and daily life.
Matthew aims to build a calm, steady space where people can notice difficult feelings and decide what matters to them next. He blends Systemic therapy ideas with acceptance-based and client-centered approaches.
Background and approach
That means paying attention to how people relate to others and to themselves, and helping them notice patterns that keep problems stuck. He often asks clients to tune into sensations and breath, to see thoughts for what they are, and to try small experiments between sessions.
Matthew includes tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy when they suit a person's goals. These tools can look like practicing grounding skills, tracking thought patterns, or learning emotion regulation steps. Sessions tend to focus on short, practical exercises and clear steps to try between appointments.
He also attends to identity and life questions, including sexuality, self-esteem, attachment concerns, and life purpose. That work often combines listening, reflective questions, and gentle homework to help people test new ways of relating and acting. Clients can expect straightforward language, a nonjudgmental tone, and collaborative planning.
Matthew aims to help people build steady habits that align with their values and daily responsibilities.
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
- Systemic Therapy
- 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
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 Matthew applies relational and acceptance-based approaches online
Matthew often draws on Systemic therapy to look at how relationships and daily roles shape feelings and behavior. That perspective helps identify patterns that show up around stress, identity, and attachment. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is used to help people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, and to clarify personal values so actions match what matters most.Therapy is collaborative. The therapist will work with each person to choose approaches that fit their goals and life demands. Together they’ll try methods in sessions and pick small practices to use between meetings, then review what worked and adjust the plan as needed.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls are useful for face-to-face conversation and exercises that benefit from seeing expressions. Phone sessions can be a simpler option when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and text-based messaging are helpful for quick reflections, coaching between sessions, or when typing feels easier than talking. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family, and daily life while keeping treatment focused on practical steps and relationship patterns.
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Questions people ask
What concerns does Matthew focus on?
He focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and LGBT-related concerns, with additional attention to self-esteem, attachment issues, life purpose, men's issues, self-love, and sexuality.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His style is collaborative and down-to-earth, combining Systemic ideas with acceptance and client-centered approaches to help people notice patterns and make practical changes.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has eight years of experience working in clinical settings and community service roles supporting a range of people.
What credentials and where is he licensed?
He holds the LCSW credential and is licensed in Illinois as an LCSW.
Which languages are supported and can he see international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and he is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
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