Matthew Russell, LPC

Matthew Russell is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) based in Alabama. He works with people who are feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, or big life changes. Matthew keeps things straightforward and practical so parents and caretakers can read easily and decide if he might be a fit.

He draws on client-centered methods that start from the person's own goals and experiences. That means sessions focus on what matters now and on helping the client make choices that match their values. He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at how thoughts and behaviors affect mood and daily functioning.

Matthew has seven years of experience in addictions and mental health settings. Over that time he has helped people dealing with trauma, ADHD, relationship strain, anger, and issues around self-worth and purpose. He pays attention to co-occurring problems like drug and alcohol use alongside mood concerns.

Sessions aim to be down-to-earth and goal oriented. Matthew helps people identify small, practical steps they can try between sessions. He checks in on progress and adjusts plans based on what is working and what is not.

People who want straightforward guidance and a collaborative style often do well with his approach. He enjoys helping people learn new skills and notice real changes in their day-to-day life.

CBT and Client-Centered Care Delivered Online

Matthew uses two main ways of working with people online. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replaces them with more helpful ways of thinking and acting; it is useful for anxiety, depression, and managing addictive behaviors. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person's own goals and experience, with the therapist listening and reflecting so the client can find their own solutions.

Choosing an approach is a joint process. Matthew will talk with the client about what they want to change, try techniques, and adjust the plan based on what feels most helpful. He emphasizes collaboration so therapy fits each person's needs and preferences.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make attendance easier. Video calls are useful for face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be a good shorter check-in when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging let people share thoughts between sessions or choose a format that fits a busy schedule. These options support regular work on goals while fitting into daily life.