About Matthew
Matthew Rome greets people who are worn out by stress, anxiety, low mood, or trouble managing anger. He presents a calm, straightforward approach and aims to make first steps feel manageable. Matthew is an LCPC - Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Illinois and brings 14 years of clinical experience to sessions.
He focuses on helping people build self-esteem, boost motivation, and find clearer direction in life. He also supports work on depression, trauma and abuse, and symptoms of ADHD.
Background and approach
Conversations are paced to fit each person, with goals that are practical and measurable. Matthew adapts techniques from evidence-based approaches to fit the person in front of him. He uses skills training, goal-setting, and mindfulness practices so people can manage emotions and respond differently to stress.
He keeps explanations simple and concrete so skills can be used between sessions. Sessions emphasize collaboration. Matthew listens first, then outlines options and reasons for them.
He checks in on what feels useful and changes course when needed. The work is focused on real-life changes rather than long lists of theory. Outside of skills and strategies, Matthew pays attention to a person's sense of purpose and self-love.
He helps people reconnect with what matters and take steps toward a more satisfying life. The pace and focus are set by the individual's needs and preferences.
How Matthew Uses Therapy Models Online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify values and take meaningful action even when emotions are difficult. It focuses on what matters most and small steps toward those priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down thoughts, feelings, and behaviors into manageable parts and teaches practical techniques to change unhelpful patterns. CBT suits problems like anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. Mindfulness Therapy trains attention and noticing skills so stress and strong emotions feel less overwhelming and easier to respond to rather than react to.Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. Matthew listens to your goals and tries different methods to see what fits. He explains options in plain language and adjusts methods as progress and preferences become clearer. The aim is to find tools that you can use between sessions to make steady gains.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video works well for deeper, face-to-face conversations. Phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when you want a focused check-in. Live chat and messaging suit shorter check-ins, homework support, or days when typing feels simpler than speaking. These formats let people fit therapy into busy lives and keep work moving between sessions.
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What this counselor works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- Anger management
- Self esteem
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 14 years
- Licensed
- Illinois
- Languages
- English