Amy Matthews
Counselor, LCPC, NCC, CADC (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
12 West Wilson Street, Batavia, IL 60510
Let's Connect (331) 702-9433
Everyone needs help sometimes. Life comes with challenges and finding support is important in order to face them, especially when the challenges feel like more than we can handle on our own. I believe that every person has the strength they need to face these challenges with the right support in place. I am here to offer whatever is needed: a safe place to freely speak your mind without judgment, a chance to be understood, an ally to look at situations and options, a companion to offer new ideas and perspectives.
I have experience working with many issues: depression, anxiety, bipolar, borderline personality, autism, addiction. I also really enjoy helping to explore how our identities shape our experience of the world and the challenges we face. This is particularly true for anyone who is within a minority group, including identifying as queer, neurodiverse, or fat.
I want to create a safe place that is neurodiversity affirming, queer affirming, affirming to different racial/cultural experiences, body diversity affirming, kink affirming. My hope is for every individual to be able to feel accepted, supported and validated. I like to focus on an individual's strengths and increasing one's self-compassion.
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Finances
Fees
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Insurance
- Aetna
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Out of Network
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Amy Matthews
Counselor, LCPC, NCC, CADC
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Illinois / 180007316 Amy Matthews
- In Practice for 19 Years
- License: IAODAPCA 26021 / 2007
- License: National Board of Certified Counselors 468837
- Attended Benedictine University, Graduated 2006
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (331) 702-9433
Amy Matthews
Counselor, LCPC, NCC, CADC
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Women's Issues
- Asperger's Syndrome
- Addiction
Expertise
- Alcohol Use
- Anxiety
- Autism
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bisexual
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Chronic Relapse
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Drug Abuse
- Dual Diagnosis
- Eating Disorders
- Gambling
- Grief
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Infertility
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Neurodiverse Couples Counseling
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Personality Disorders
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sexual Addiction
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Ideation
- Trauma and PTSD
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (331) 702-9433
Amy Matthews
Counselor, LCPC, NCC, CADC
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Body Positivity ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Open Relationships Non-Monogamy ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Sex-Positive, Kink Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Body Positivity ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Open Relationships Non-Monogamy ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Sex-Positive, Kink Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Eclectic
- Existential
- Family / Marital
- Feminist
- Gottman Method
- Humanistic
- Motivational Interviewing
- Person-Centered
- Positive Psychology
- Strength-Based
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (331) 702-9433
Amy Matthews
Counselor, LCPC, NCC, CADC
Location
Nearby Areas
Call for a free consultation now - (331) 702-9433
Amy Matthews
Counselor, LCPC, NCC, CADC
Last Modified: 10 Feb 2024