Matthew Rome, LCPC

Matthew Rome is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Illinois with 14 years of experience. He focuses on helping people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, anger, depression, trauma, or ADHD. He aims to make the first step feel manageable and supports people through practical conversations and goal-setting.

Matthew uses clear, straightforward techniques drawn from cognitive behavioral approaches and acceptance-based methods. Sessions are shaped to fit each person’s situation and priorities. He listens without judgment and helps people find small changes that build into better daily routines.

He blends client-centered listening with skills training from cognitive behavioral therapy to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. He also uses acceptance and commitment strategies to clarify values and increase purposeful action. Mindfulness and some dialectical behavior therapy skills appear when they suit a person’s goals.

Matthew describes therapy as a collaboration. He works with each person to set short-term steps and longer-term goals. Conversations often include practice tasks between sessions and simple tools to manage mood and focus.

His office is based in Illinois and he offers sessions in English. People can choose video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit their schedule. The subscription-based session model can be canceled at any time.

Practical approaches for online therapy

Matthew often uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT focuses on specific skills and short-term strategies for problems like anxiety, low mood, and trouble concentrating.

He also draws on acceptance and commitment therapy, which helps clarify personal values and encourages action toward what matters even when difficult feelings remain. This approach can be useful for people wrestling with mood, purpose, or chronic stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. He talks with each person about goals and preferences, then adapts techniques from CBT, ACT, or client-centered listening to match those goals. The process is collaborative and may change as needs evolve.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video works well for in-depth conversations and practicing skills in real time. Phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging let people share brief updates, get reminders, or work through small tasks between sessions. These options offer flexibility so therapy can fit around work, school, and family schedules.