Anxiety & depression
Build steadier coping skills, understand what fuels distress, and reconnect with daily life.
Free consultationCounseling in Northeast Ohio + online
Practical, compassionate counseling for adults and families ready to understand difficult patterns, navigate life’s challenges, and move forward with greater calm.

You don’t have to figure it out alone
Areas of support
Therapy is tailored to your needs—not a one-size-fits-all formula.
Build steadier coping skills, understand what fuels distress, and reconnect with daily life.
Recognize triggers, slow reactive cycles, and express difficult emotions more constructively.
Create practical strategies for focus, stress, changing roles, and the demands of everyday life.
Improve communication, reduce recurring conflict, repair trust, and strengthen connection.
Carl Mathews Jr., LPCC
I offer a supportive, judgment-free space grounded in empathy, collaboration, and accountability. Together, we’ll understand what is happening beneath the surface and turn insight into practical change.
My person-centered approach draws from evidence-based methods including CBT, DBT, solution-focused, acceptance-based, mindfulness, and strength-based therapy.
Insurance & payment
Mathews Family Counseling LLC accepts many major insurance plans. Coverage varies by plan, so please call the office to confirm your benefits before your first appointment.
Verify your coverage: 440-201-4841
Aetna
Anthem Blue Cross & Blue Shield
CareSource
Cigna & Evernorth
Carelon Behavioral Health
Medical Mutual
Humana
UnitedHealthcare & Optum
Magellan
UnitedHealthcare Community PlanAlso accepted: Medicaid, Medicare, Oscar Health and TRICARE. Please call to verify your specific plan and benefits.
Flexible care
Choose either Trumbull County office, or attend securely online. In-person locations alternate and are confirmed when you schedule.
Kinsman office · By appointment
Kinsman, Ohio 44428
440-201-4841DirectionsCortland office · By appointment
Cortland, Ohio 44410
440-201-4841DirectionsTelehealth
Available to clients located across Ohio.
440-201-4841
Frequently asked questions
Have a question that is not answered here? Call 440-201-4841.
Call your therapist at 440-201-4841 to schedule an initial intake appointment. Future appointments are scheduled with your therapist during your counseling session.
Your initial intake is an opportunity to discuss what brings you to counseling, your history, your goals, and whether the therapist’s approach feels like a good fit. You will also have time to ask questions about the counseling process.
Standard counseling sessions are 50 minutes long. The frequency of appointments is discussed with your therapist based on your needs and goals.
Please provide at least 24 hours’ notice if you need to cancel an appointment. A cancellation fee applies to appointments canceled with less than 24 hours’ notice and to missed appointments. To reschedule, contact your therapist by phone or text message.
Yes. Mathews Family Counseling LLC accepts many major insurance plans. Coverage and out-of-pocket costs vary, so please call the office to verify your specific plan and benefits before your first appointment.
The self-pay rate is $125 per 50-minute session. Contact the office if you have questions about payment or insurance coverage.
Yes. Secure online counseling is available to clients located in Ohio. You will need a reliable internet connection and a private place where you feel comfortable speaking.
Your privacy is an important part of counseling. Information is generally kept confidential, with certain exceptions required or permitted by law, such as concerns involving immediate safety or abuse. Your therapist will explain confidentiality and its limits during the intake process.
A calmer next step
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