Carl Mathews Jr., LPCC

You may know something needs to change without knowing where to begin. I offer a respectful place to talk openly, make sense of what you are experiencing, and decide what you want to work toward.

I believe individuals and families bring strengths to counseling, even when stress or conflict makes those strengths hard to see. My role is to listen, ask questions, and collaborate with you on practical ways forward. We can look at the patterns beneath difficult moments and practice skills for everyday situations.

That might mean noticing the thoughts that keep worry going, recognizing anger before it escalates, expressing a need more clearly, or finding a manageable next step when life feels overwhelming. Your goals help guide our work, and we can discuss what is helping and what needs to change along the way.

My approach is person-centered and grounded in empathy, trust, collaboration, and accountability. Depending on your needs, I draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, acceptance-based strategies, mindfulness, and strength-based counseling.

I work with adults, children, teens, couples, and families. A first conversation gives you space to ask questions about my approach, discuss scheduling and payment, and consider whether we are a good fit.