Henry "Hank" Matthews has been a Licensed Professional Counselor since 2005 and brings 20 years of experience to his work.
01About Henry
Henry "Hank" Matthews has been a Licensed Professional Counselor since 2005 and brings 20 years of experience to his work. He describes counseling as a shared process and aims to offer steady support, practical resources, and respectful listening for people facing hard moments. Hank began his career focused on addiction and substance use.
That early work led him to help people with relationship struggles as well. He now also helps with anxiety, depression, grief, low self-esteem, and issues around intimacy and sleep.
Background and approach
Sessions are conversational and straightforward. Hank centers the person's experience, validates feelings, and helps identify options for change. He encourages small, practical steps alongside deeper reflection so people can try different ways of responding to problems.
He believes everyone has strengths they can build on. His approach combines attention to emotional bonds and to the individual's goals. He invites people who want to make changes and is comfortable guiding conversations about loss, codependency, and crisis recovery.
Hank works from a place of calm encouragement. He meets people where they are and helps them move toward clearer choices. If someone wants a counselor who mixes direct support with emotional understanding, he may be a good fit.
02Credentials
- LPC (Virginia)
- License 0701003879 · expires June 2026
- NPI
- 1558397364 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Henry lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
Methods Henry names
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Motivational Interviewing
These are the methods Henry names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
Online approaches that focus on relationships and recovery
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early emotional bonds shape current connections. It helps people understand patterns in close relationships and provides ways to build safer emotional ties and trust. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the person's own goals and perspective. The therapist listens without judgment and helps the person find their own solutions and sense of agency. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on emotions in relationships and individual experience. It helps people name emotions, express needs, and reshape interactions that cause distress.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Hank works collaboratively to figure out which methods fit a person's needs, goals, and preferences. He will suggest options, try approaches together, and adjust the plan based on what feels most helpful.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video is useful for face-to-face conversation and reading nonverbal cues. Phone sessions can be a good fit when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging work well for brief updates, quick coping strategies, or when someone prefers writing to speaking. These options let people schedule care around work, family, or travel and keep the work consistent over time.
05Questions people ask
What kinds of concerns does Hank address?
He works with addictions, relationship issues, grief, self-esteem, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related concerns, sleep problems, depression, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His style is conversational and client-centered, focusing on listening, validation, and practical options for change. Sessions mix emotional exploration with steps people can try between meetings.
How much experience does he have?
He has been practicing as a counselor since 2005, bringing about 20 years of experience including his counseling internship.
Where is he licensed and located?
He holds a Virginia LPC license and practices with a Virginia location listed in his profile.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
He is not taking international clients at this time.
What session formats does he offer?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How do I begin working with him and what does it cost?
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