Matthew Rome, LCPC

Matthew Rome is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Illinois with 14 years of professional experience. He works with children, teens, and adults to address stress and anxiety, anger management, motivation, self-esteem and confidence, depression, trauma and abuse, and ADHD. He also focuses on life purpose, mood disorders, and cultivating self-love.

Matthew approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, tailoring conversations and treatment plans to meet each individual’s specific needs and goals. He draws on a range of therapeutic methods, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and mindfulness techniques to help clients develop practical skills and greater personal insight.

Recognizing that seeking change often requires courage, Matthew is committed to supporting people through that process. He helps clients clarify priorities, build motivation, and develop healthier ways of coping so they can move toward a more fulfilling life at a pace that suits them.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Matthew often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients identify what matters most to them and to take committed steps toward those values while learning to live with uncomfortable thoughts and feelings. ACT can be helpful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions.

He also applies Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and replacing them with more effective strategies for managing mood, stress, and daily challenges. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and anger-related concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Matthew works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and he adjusts the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call or phone, and options for live chat or text-based messaging make it easier to maintain continuity between meetings. These formats allow licensed professionals to provide consistent support while accommodating work, family, and other scheduling needs, making it simpler to engage in meaningful therapeutic work from everyday settings.