Matthew Russell, LPC

Matthew Russell is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) based in Alabama who helps people facing stress and anxiety. He meets people where they are and focuses on practical steps they can use each day. His style is direct and down-to-earth, aimed at helping clients manage current problems and move toward their goals.

He draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which means he listens closely and follows the client’s priorities. He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, applying simple tools to change unhelpful thinking and actions when they block progress. Sessions are grounded in what is happening in a person’s daily life rather than distant theory.

Matthew has seven years of experience in addictions and mental health work. That background informs how he supports people dealing with depression, trauma, ADHD, relationship concerns, and related challenges. He often focuses on how multiple problems overlap and how to address them together.

In a session he will help identify small, manageable changes and practice skills that reduce overwhelm. He pays attention to patterns like guilt, shame, emptiness, and low self-esteem, and works with people on coping skills tied to life purpose and motivation.

People who value straightforward guidance and practical tools may find his approach useful. He emphasizes collaboration and growth, and aims to help clients build routines and habits that support a more satisfying life.

How his approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the client’s priorities. Online sessions let the therapist hear what matters now and shape each meeting around daily life and current concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) gives clear exercises and practical steps to try between sessions, such as tracking thoughts or testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety and stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences and will adjust the plan as progress is made.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit meetings into busy schedules, shorten check-ins when needed, and allow use of worksheets or homework in between sessions. Those practical benefits can help people apply skills to everyday life without requiring travel or long interruptions to work or family routines.