Henry "Hank" Matthews , LPC

Henry "Hank" Matthews has practiced as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) since 2005, bringing more than 20 years of experience to his work with individuals and couples. He approaches counseling as a deeply meaningful responsibility and draws on long experience supporting people through addiction, relationship struggles, grief, depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and challenges with self-esteem and intimacy.

Hank's early clinical focus on substance use opened pathways into couples work, where he built lasting experience helping partners address communication, trust, and intimacy-related concerns. He also supports people coping with life transitions, sleep difficulties, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and codependency, offering practical resources and encouragement alongside emotional validation.

Grounded in the belief that counseling should expand a person's options and promote fresh insight, he emphasizes identifying strengths as well as challenges. He works collaboratively to validate feelings, broaden response choices, and foster the willingness to try new behaviors. For those prepared to engage in change, Hank offers steady support, practical guidance, and a commitment to helping clients move toward improved relationships and quality of life.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Henry "Hank" Matthews uses Attachment-Based Therapy to explore how early relationship patterns influence current bonds and emotional responses - an approach useful for couples work, intimacy issues, and healing from relational trauma. He also draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), which helps partners and individuals identify and express core emotions to improve connection and reduce patterns of conflict. Client-Centered Therapy is central to his practice as well, emphasizing empathy, listening, and collaboration so clients feel understood while they work toward their goals.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Hank treats that choice as collaborative. He will work with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences and adapt techniques to fit what is most helpful in the moment.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - make it easier to fit counseling into a busy life. These formats provide flexibility for scheduling, allow ongoing contact between sessions when appropriate, and help connect people with licensed professionals regardless of distance.