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Henry "Hank" Matthews, LPC

  • Experience20 years
  • LocationVirginia
  • Focus areasADHD, Addictions, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesAttachment-Based Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Henry

Henry "Hank" Matthews is a Licensed Professional Counselor with two decades of clinical experience who approaches therapy as a collaborative and respectful partnership. He began his work in addiction treatment and over the years expanded into relationship counseling and individual concerns such as depression, anxiety, grief, and self-esteem.

Background and approach

His background includes a long history of sitting with people through difficult life transitions and helping them move toward healthier patterns. Hank emphasizes practical support, encouragement, and the development of new coping options rather than quick fixes.

He draws on approaches that honor attachment and emotion while centering the client's experience, believing that identifying strengths and confronting challenges together leads to meaningful change. Clients can expect a therapist who values empathy, directness, and a willingness to try different ways of responding when old habits no longer serve them.

He welcomes conversations about a range of concerns including intimacy-related issues, sleep difficulties, trauma and abuse, compassion fatigue, and ADHD. With a calm, steady presence he aims to help people increase insight, expand choices, and take steps consistent with their goals and values.

Approach-Based Online Therapy for Emotional and Relational Work

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early and current relational patterns shape emotional responses and closeness. This approach helps people understand recurring relationship dynamics and build safer, more connected ways of relating.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) concentrates on identifying and reshaping core emotional experiences in the moment to improve bonds and reduce distress. It is commonly used for couples work and for individuals who want to better understand how emotions drive behavior and interaction.

Choosing the most helpful method is part of the therapeutic process, and the therapist will work collaboratively with each person to match approaches to their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaboration means trying methods, checking what is helpful, and adjusting as progress and insights emerge.

Online sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering a range of ways to engage that fit different lifestyles and comfort levels. These options support consistent attendance, easier integration into busy schedules, and access from wherever a person is located in Virginia, making it practical to pursue ongoing emotional and relational work with a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
Hank works with a broad set of issues including addictions, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, grief, self-esteem, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, sleeping problems, depression, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.
What therapeutic style can I expect in sessions?
Sessions are rooted in empathy and collaboration using attachment-informed methods, client-centered listening, emotionally-focused work, and motivational interviewing to help explore feelings and encourage change.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
He brings 20 years of counseling experience, including an early focus in addiction work that broadened to couples and individual therapy over time.
Where is the therapist licensed and located?
Hank is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Virginia with the license number VA LPC 0701003879.
Does the therapist offer services in languages other than English?
Sessions are conducted in English. International clients are not currently accepted for services.
What session formats are available for online work?
He offers multiple remote formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; services are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in beginning therapy?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsRelationship issuesGriefSelf esteem

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyEmotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Motivational Interviewing

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

Virginia

Languages

English