Matthew Digges, LPCC

Matthew Digges is a licensed professional clinical counselor in Ohio with 11 years of experience. He works with people facing anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship strain, and identity-related concerns. His approach is direct and affirming, aimed at helping clients feel heard and understood from the first session.

He uses practical strategies to address symptoms and build coping skills. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) are part of his toolbox for managing anxiety, mood swings, and stress. He also draws on Attachment-Based and client-centered methods to strengthen how people relate to themselves and others.

Matthew spends time learning each person's history and current challenges before suggesting steps forward. Sessions focus on clear goals, small skill-building exercises, and realistic plans for everyday life. He pays attention to how past experiences affect current relationships and daily functioning.

Clients can expect a collaborative atmosphere where their values and preferences shape the work. The therapist helps people practice new ways of thinking and acting, and then adjusts those strategies based on results. Progress is tracked by practical changes like improved sleep, better mood regulation, or fewer conflicts.

Matthew has a broad set of focus areas beyond mood and anxiety, including grief, addiction, parenting strain, chronic illness, ADHD, and issues related to adoption or aging. He aims to support people through major life transitions and complicated personal histories with steady guidance and clear techniques.

How therapy approaches translate to online care

CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Online CBT sessions often include practical exercises, thought records, and behavioral experiments that can be reviewed between meetings to track progress. ACT emphasizes living in line with personal values while accepting difficult feelings; sessions teach skills to notice emotions and move toward meaningful action despite discomfort.

Attachment-Based work looks at how early relationships shape present-day connections and trust. In online sessions this means talking through relationship patterns and practicing new ways of relating with guidance and feedback. Matthew will collaborate with clients to choose which approach fits best, tailoring techniques to each person's needs and goals rather than following a fixed plan.r>
Online formats allow flexibility for different kinds of work. Video calls are useful for in-depth conversations and real-time skill coaching. Phone sessions can be shorter check-ins or a good option when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging support brief check-ins, practicing skills between sessions, and ongoing coaching when a full session isn't possible. These options help clients fit therapy into busy lives and maintain continuity during life transitions.