About Matthew
Matthew Russell is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) based in Alabama who helps people facing anxiety and related concerns. He focuses on practical steps clients can use right away to feel steadier and more able to handle daily stress. Matthew prefers a client-centered way of working.
He starts by listening to what matters most to each person and follows their pace. He also uses cognitive behavioral techniques when patterns of thinking or behavior get in the way of a client's goals.
Background and approach
Over seven years in mental health and addictions work has given him experience with depression, trauma, ADHD, grief, bipolar concerns, and substance use issues. He also supports people dealing with low self-esteem, guilt, shame, social anxiety, and life transitions. Sessions focus on what is happening in the client's day-to-day life.
Matthew helps people identify small, realistic changes and then practice them between meetings. He aims to make therapy clear and actionable rather than full of jargon. People who want straightforward, goal-oriented conversations about coping, motivation, and behavior often find his style useful.
He sees progress as a series of small steps and stays focused on helping clients build the skills they need to move forward.
How Matthew blends common approaches for online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following what matters most to the person. This approach emphasizes empathy, respect, and giving clients space to find their own answers; it suits people who want guidance without being told what to do. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors influence feelings. It breaks problems into concrete steps and tools, which can help with anxiety, depression, and habits related to addiction.Finding the right approach is a team effort. Matthew works with clients to choose whether to lean more on client-centered conversations or on CBT exercises. He checks in regularly and adjusts the plan based on the client's goals, needs, and preferences so the work stays practical and relevant.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is helpful for deeper conversations and exercises that benefit from seeing facial cues, while phone calls can fit a shorter break during the day or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging can be used for quick check-ins, homework follow-ups, or ongoing support between sessions. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into a busy life.
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What this therapist works with
Also listed
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Co-morbidity
- Coaching
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Grief
- Guilt and shame
- Life purpose
- Relationship issues
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self esteem
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 7 years
- Licensed
- Alabama
- Languages
- English
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