- Anxiety and depression
- Trauma and recovery
- LGBT affirming care
About Matthew
Matthew Digges is an Ohio licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) with 11 years of experience. He helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship strain, or life changes. He aims to create an affirming space where clients can talk honestly and begin to feel more grounded.
Matthew uses a collaborative style. He listens for what matters most to each person and then works with them to set practical, achievable steps. Sessions often focus on coping skills, building self-understanding, and improving daily routines that affect mood and energy.
His background covers a wide range of concerns such as stress, addictions, grief, parenting strain, ADHD, and issues related to LGBT identity. He also addresses intimacy-related problems, body image, chronic illness challenges, and career strain. This variety informs a flexible approach tailored to the client’s needs.
Matthew draws on several therapy approaches to shape conversations and goals. He commonly uses techniques from cognitive behavioral methods to spot unhelpful thinking, acceptance-based strategies to manage difficult feelings, and attachment-informed ideas to improve connection and boundaries. He aims for clear, practical guidance rather than jargon.
People who choose to work with him can expect a steady, respectful process that balances emotional support with real-world skills. To begin, readers should use the site’s Start Therapy button and follow the short matching questionnaire to schedule sessions based on availability.
Matthew uses a collaborative style. He listens for what matters most to each person and then works with them to set practical, achievable steps. Sessions often focus on coping skills, building self-understanding, and improving daily routines that affect mood and energy.
His background covers a wide range of concerns such as stress, addictions, grief, parenting strain, ADHD, and issues related to LGBT identity. He also addresses intimacy-related problems, body image, chronic illness challenges, and career strain. This variety informs a flexible approach tailored to the client’s needs.
Matthew draws on several therapy approaches to shape conversations and goals. He commonly uses techniques from cognitive behavioral methods to spot unhelpful thinking, acceptance-based strategies to manage difficult feelings, and attachment-informed ideas to improve connection and boundaries. He aims for clear, practical guidance rather than jargon.
People who choose to work with him can expect a steady, respectful process that balances emotional support with real-world skills. To begin, readers should use the site’s Start Therapy button and follow the short matching questionnaire to schedule sessions based on 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
How treatment approaches translate to online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on helping people notice hard thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and then take steps toward a meaningful life. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with big life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, teaches practical skills to identify and change unhelpful thought and behavior patterns that fuel distress, which often helps with mood and sleep problems. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current connections and boundaries, and it can be helpful for intimacy issues and relationship distress.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Matthew will collaborate with each person to choose which methods fit their goals and preferences. That means checking in regularly and adjusting tools or focus as progress or new concerns arise.
The profile does not list specific session formats here, so please confirm current online options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example by reducing travel time, allowing for shorter check-ins during a workday, or letting someone join from a location with quieter surroundings. Licensed professionals can use the same ACT, CBT, or attachment-focused exercises online that they do in person, while tailoring pacing and homework to what works for each person.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Matthew commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, self-esteem, grief, ADHD, and many related concerns listed in his profile.
What is his general therapeutic style?
He practices in a collaborative, client-centered manner that blends practical skills with emotional support. Sessions focus on clear steps clients can try between meetings.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 11 years of experience as a licensed clinician working with a broad range of emotional and life challenges.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
He holds the LPCC credential and is based in Ohio as stated in his profile.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted according to the profile information.
How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?
Session cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy through the site?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule appointments based on the therapist's availability.