Matthew Digges

Compassionate, practical therapy for complex emotional challenges

LPCC Ohio

Experience: 11 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Trauma and abuse
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Matthew

Matthew Digges is a licensed professional clinical counselor who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and a range of relationship and identity concerns.

Background and approach

He centers his work on creating an affirming, empathetic space where clients can explore difficult emotions and build practical skills for coping and growth. With 11 years of clinical experience, he draws on evidence-based methods to tailor treatment to each person's needs.

His approach blends cognitive behavioral tools with acceptance-based and attachment-informed perspectives to address patterns of thought, emotional regulation, and interpersonal dynamics. Matthew places particular emphasis on issues often tied to identity and life transitions, including LGBTQ concerns, grief, self-esteem, and intimacy-related challenges.

He also works with complex presentations such as addiction, bipolar mood concerns, chronic illness impacts, and caregiving stress. Clients can expect a collaborative process that balances skill development, reflective work, and practical problem solving.

Matthew aims to support people in discovering strengths, improving communication, and making sustainable changes that fit their values and everyday lives.

Approaches That Translate Well to Online Therapy

Matthew commonly integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy into online work. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought and behavior patterns, offering concrete tools for managing anxiety, depression, and stress. ACT emphasizes accepting difficult internal experiences while clarifying personal values and taking committed action, which can be useful for coping with chronic pain, grief, and life transitions.

He also uses Attachment-Based ideas to explore how past and current relationships shape emotion and behavior, helping clients strengthen connection and communication. These approaches are introduced collaboratively so the therapist and client can find the best fit based on goals, preferences, and the challenges presented rather than applying a one-size-fits-all method.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility: sessions are available by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and comfort levels. This variety allows clients to access ongoing support from licensed professionals without needing to travel, making it easier to maintain momentum between sessions and apply new skills in day-to-day life.

Frequently asked questions

What types of concerns does Matthew address?

He works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, LGBT concerns, relationship and intimacy-related issues, addictions, grief, parenting challenges, and other complex emotional difficulties.

What is his therapeutic style and approach?

His style is collaborative and affirming, using techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy along with acceptance-based and attachment-informed strategies to help clients develop coping skills and insight.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has 11 years of experience working with diverse emotional and relational challenges across a broad range of focus areas.

What are his credentials and where is he licensed?

He is credentialed as an LPCC with the license designation OH LPCC E.1901537-SUPV and practices in Ohio.

Does he offer services in languages other than English or to international clients?

Sessions are conducted in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.

In what formats are sessions available?

He provides therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and preferences.

How does pricing and payment work for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided via a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What steps are required to begin working with him?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule an appointment based on therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTTrauma and abuse Self esteem Depression

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue ADHD

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 OCD Panic 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