- Compassionate listening
- Goal oriented work
- Practical skills
About Matthew
Matthew Digges is a licensed professional clinical counselor in Ohio with 11 years of experience. He works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and LGBTQ concerns. Matthew aims to create an affirming space where clients can talk through difficult feelings and build practical skills for everyday life.
He uses a collaborative approach that centers the client's goals and values. Sessions focus on small, doable steps such as shifting unhelpful thoughts, practicing coping skills, and experimenting with new habits. Matthew frames therapy as a partnership in which clients identify priorities and try methods that fit their life.
His background covers a wide range of concerns including self-esteem, intimacy and relationship difficulties, grief, addiction, ADHD, and career strain. He also addresses issues related to abandonment, attachment, autism spectrum traits, and caregiver stress. That range helps him tailor work to the person in front of him rather than offer one-size-fits-all solutions.
Matthew draws from several practical approaches like cognitive behavioral techniques, acceptance and commitment ideas, attachment-focused work, client-centered listening, and skills from dialectical behavior therapy. Each session mixes talking, skill practice, and planning for real-life changes.
If you want to try therapy, he asks people to set clear, achievable goals and track progress together. Prospective clients are encouraged to consider what matters most to them and bring that into the first conversations.
He uses a collaborative approach that centers the client's goals and values. Sessions focus on small, doable steps such as shifting unhelpful thoughts, practicing coping skills, and experimenting with new habits. Matthew frames therapy as a partnership in which clients identify priorities and try methods that fit their life.
His background covers a wide range of concerns including self-esteem, intimacy and relationship difficulties, grief, addiction, ADHD, and career strain. He also addresses issues related to abandonment, attachment, autism spectrum traits, and caregiver stress. That range helps him tailor work to the person in front of him rather than offer one-size-fits-all solutions.
Matthew draws from several practical approaches like cognitive behavioral techniques, acceptance and commitment ideas, attachment-focused work, client-centered listening, and skills from dialectical behavior therapy. Each session mixes talking, skill practice, and planning for real-life changes.
If you want to try therapy, he asks people to set clear, achievable goals and track progress together. Prospective clients are encouraged to consider what matters most to them and bring that into the first conversations.
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 therapeutic approaches guide online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on helping people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It encourages choosing actions that match personal values, which can help with depression, anxiety, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical strategies to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is useful for anxiety, mood concerns, and daily habits. Attachment-Based Therapy centers on how early relationships shape current ways of connecting and can help with intimacy, trust, and attachment concerns.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Matthew will collaborate with each person to identify what fits their goals and preferences. He typically combines listening with concrete exercises and plans so therapy feels relevant to everyday life.
Session formats are not specified here, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also supports using real-life moments for practice between sessions, so skills translate more quickly into daily habits.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Matthew address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and LGBTQ concerns, plus related issues like self-esteem, addiction, grief, and ADHD.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Matthew emphasizes a collaborative, affirming approach that combines listening with practical skill-building and clear goal setting.
How much experience does he have?
He has 11 years of experience working as a therapist in a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What credentials and region apply to his practice?
He holds an Ohio LPCC license and practices in Ohio.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions billed or paid for?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.