- Affirming approach
- Practical skills
- Values focused
About Matthew
Matthew Digges is a licensed professional clinical counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and LGBTQ concerns. He focuses on practical support for everyday struggles like self-esteem, sleep problems, relationship strain, and coping with life changes. He aims to create a calm, respectful space where people can talk through hard feelings and find clearer next steps.
With 11 years of experience, Matthew draws on several evidence-informed approaches to tailor work to each person. He often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thinking patterns and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps some clients clarify values and take meaningful action.
Matthew describes his style as collaborative and affirming. Sessions involve listening closely, asking practical questions, and trying out techniques together. He emphasizes small, doable changes that add up over time rather than one-size-fits-all solutions.
His background includes helping people manage addiction, grief, parenting stress, ADHD, and career-related concerns. He also works with issues such as body image, attachment difficulties, blended family challenges, and caregiver stress.
Matthew holds an Ohio LPCC, which is listed as LPCC in his credentials. He practices in Ohio and conducts sessions in English. To begin, prospective clients use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
With 11 years of experience, Matthew draws on several evidence-informed approaches to tailor work to each person. He often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thinking patterns and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps some clients clarify values and take meaningful action.
Matthew describes his style as collaborative and affirming. Sessions involve listening closely, asking practical questions, and trying out techniques together. He emphasizes small, doable changes that add up over time rather than one-size-fits-all solutions.
His background includes helping people manage addiction, grief, parenting stress, ADHD, and career-related concerns. He also works with issues such as body image, attachment difficulties, blended family challenges, and caregiver stress.
Matthew holds an Ohio LPCC, which is listed as LPCC in his credentials. He practices in Ohio and conducts sessions in English. To begin, prospective clients use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodImago Relationship TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family SystemsSystemic Therapy
Experience
11+ years
Credentials
Ohio
Languages
English
Therapeutic approaches and online support
Matthew commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and offers practical tools to change patterns that cause distress. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify values, accept difficult emotions, and take steps toward a meaningful life.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each client about their goals, preferences, and daily life to decide which methods to try first. This is a collaborative process that can change over time as needs evolve.
Session formats for this profile are not specified here, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make therapy easier to fit into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so sessions can happen between errands or during a break at work. Licensed professionals can adapt activities and skill practice to an online setting so learning carries over into everyday routines.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Matthew address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, LGBTQ concerns, and related issues such as self-esteem, addictions, grief, and relationship strain.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His approach is collaborative and affirming, focusing on listening, practical questions, and trying techniques together to produce gradual change.
How much experience does he have?
He has 11 years of experience working with a wide range of emotional and life challenges.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is an Ohio LPCC and practices in Ohio.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does cost and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start therapy with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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