Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Depression
How Matthew works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Alabama
- Years in practice
- 7
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Matthew
Matthew Russell is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) based in Alabama who helps people manage anger and other difficult feelings. He focuses on practical steps people can use right away. He aims to meet clients where they are and build on their own strengths.
Matthew uses a client-centered stance that treats the person as the expert in their life. That means sessions start with what matters now and what the client wants to change.
Background and approach
He also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy, especially when unhelpful thoughts or habits get in the way of goals. In session he listens for patterns that keep problems repeating and helps people try small experiments to break those patterns. He offers tools for stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
He also supports people facing trauma, bipolar challenges, ADHD, and social anxiety. Matthew has seven years of experience working in addictions and mental health settings. His work includes helping people address drug and alcohol addiction and manage co-morbid concerns.
He emphasizes practical skills paired with a respectful, person-focused attitude. People who choose him should expect straightforward conversations, clear behavioral steps, and collaborative goal-setting. He sees progress as a series of small changes that add up over time.
If someone wants an approach grounded in real-life habits and values, Matthew offers steady guidance to get started.
What Matthew works with
Everything Matthew lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Matthew's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- ADHD
- Co-morbidity
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Guilt and shame
- Life purpose
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Matthew lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How his approaches translate to online therapy
Matthew blends client-centered work with cognitive behavioral techniques to help people make practical changes. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, reflecting, and following the client's goals so sessions stay relevant to day-to-day life. This approach helps when someone needs a safe space to talk through values, choices, and what matters most to them.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. CBT involves identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and trying small behavioral experiments to change how someone responds to stress, anxiety, anger, or addiction triggers.
Finding the right mix of techniques is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss options, try methods that match the client's needs and preferences, and adjust based on what works. Clients help set goals and priorities so each session stays focused and useful.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video lets people see facial cues and work in real time, phone calls can fit a busy schedule or require less bandwidth, and chat or messaging can be used for shorter check-ins or ongoing support between sessions. These options let people fit therapy into work, family, or other routines while working with licensed professionals.
Questions people ask about Matthew
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, addictions, trauma, relationship strain, grief, self-esteem, bipolar challenges, ADHD, and related concerns.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a client-centered approach that follows the client's priorities and adds cognitive behavioral techniques when thoughts or behaviors block progress.
What is his experience in the field?
He has seven years of experience working in addictions and mental health settings.
What credentials and region are listed?
He holds the LPC credential and practices in Alabama.
Can sessions be held in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and he does not accept international clients.
What formats are available for sessions?
Sessions can be done by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.