LPCC
Matthew Digges, LPCC
- Experience11 years
- LocationOhio
- Focus areasStress and Anxiety, LGBT, and Trauma and abuse
- Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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About Matthew
Matthew Digges is an Ohio-licensed LPCC with 11 years of clinical experience who works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, LGBTQ concerns, addictions, and a broad range of related challenges.
Background and approach
He focuses on helping clients examine difficult emotions, strengthen self-worth, and navigate life transitions while honoring each person's distinct history and values. His practice emphasizes collaboration so clients can set goals and build practical tools that fit their lives.
Matthew draws on several evidence-informed methods to guide therapy, blending Internal Family Systems with cognitive and acceptance-oriented strategies to address patterns that fuel distress. He creates an affirming environment that encourages exploration of relationship dynamics, intimacy issues, grief, career concerns, and identity-related struggles.
With experience across many focus areas such as ADHD, attachment issues, body image, and caregiving stress, he tailors interventions to the situation at hand and supports clients in developing resilience and clearer self-understanding.
Approaches that translate well to online therapy
Internal Family Systems helps clients explore different parts of themselves by gently noticing and dialoguing with inner voices or roles, which can be useful for addressing trauma responses, self-criticism, and complex emotions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) teaches skills for noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, while clarifying values to guide meaningful action; it is often helpful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related patterns. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns of relating and connection that developed over time, supporting work on relationship challenges, intimacy issues, and attachment concerns.Finding the best approach is part of the therapeutic process and will be shaped collaboratively. The therapist will work with each client to identify which methods and exercises feel most relevant to their goals, adjusting strategies as progress unfolds and preferences become clearer.
Online sessions offer practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and to access support from home. These options allow for ongoing skill practice, check-ins between sessions, and different formats for people who prefer talking, typing, or shorter frequent contacts with a licensed professional.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Matthew commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addiction, LGBT issues, relationship and intimacy-related problems, grief, and many related concerns such as ADHD, self-esteem, and career challenges.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Matthew uses a compassionate, collaborative approach that honors each person’s experience while offering practical tools and insight-driven exploration to support meaningful change.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Matthew brings 11 years of experience working with diverse emotional and life challenges and draws on a range of therapeutic methods to inform his practice.
What are his credentials and where is he licensed?
He holds the LPCC credential and is licensed in Ohio with the designation OH LPCC E.1901537-SUPV.
Does he offer therapy in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are provided in English only, and he is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available with him?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences and needs.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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
Licensed
Ohio
Languages
English