- Stress and anxiety
- Anger management
- Mindfulness skills
About Matthew
Matthew Rome is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with 14 years of professional experience. He works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, trauma and abuse, and ADHD. He also focuses on life purpose, mood concerns, and building self-love.
Matthew takes a direct and practical approach in sessions. He listens to what is happening in daily life, then helps clients build small, doable steps to respond differently. Conversations look at thought patterns, behaviors, and what gets in the way of better reactions to stress and conflict.
He uses a mix of evidence-based methods such as acceptance and commitment work, cognitive behavioral tools, dialectical behavior strategies, client-centered listening, and mindfulness skills. Those methods are used to manage strong emotions, reduce reactive responses, and strengthen steady routines.
Sessions focus on real-world moments where anger shows up - at work, with partners, or around disappointment and resentment. Matthew helps people notice triggers, try alternative responses, and practice new habits between sessions. Expect clear goals, practical exercises, and check-ins on progress.
He works in English and practices in Illinois. To begin, clients choose an online therapy option, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. The therapist uses a subscription billing model that can be canceled at any time.
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Matthew commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in session. ACT focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without letting them drive reactions, and it helps people take actions that match their values even when emotions are strong. CBT looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns and reduce reactive responses.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try methods in session, and adjust direction based on what helps. Clients and the therapist decide together which strategies to keep and which to modify over time.
Session formats are not detailed in the original biography, so please confirm current online session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins that work around work breaks, and remove travel time. They also let people practice coping skills in the environments where anger and stress normally occur. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework for use between sessions so progress continues outside appointment times.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he work with related to anger?
He works with stress, anxiety, anger, self-esteem, depression, trauma and abuse, and ADHD. Additional focus areas include life purpose, mood disorders, and self-love.
What is his general therapeutic style?
He blends client-centered listening with practical skill building. Sessions use tools from ACT, CBT, DBT, and mindfulness to help manage strong emotions.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 14 years of professional experience supporting people with mood and behavior concerns.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He is an Illinois LCPC and practices in Illinois.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions billed and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.