I am in this field because I am drawn to both the warmth of deep emotional connection and the potential of using science to work through life’s hardest puzzles. My job is to be your ally in whatever you are facing: understanding when you feel alone, resourceful when you feel stuck, and tenacious when you feel like giving up. I know that sometimes hope and answers seem distant, but I strongly believe that we can always find a way to leave therapy better than when we came in.
Matt Atkinson, LCPC, CADC
Behavioral & Mental Health, Counseling
Practices In:
Naperville
Patients Seen:
Adults
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Locations
Naperville
640 S. Washington St.
Suite 180
Naperville, Illinois 60540
Board Certifications
CCTP, SMART Recovery Facilitator
Languages
English
Clinical Interests
I have particular experience with people struggling with substance use disorders, seniors with severe mental health conditions, and those who are treatment-reliant. I am a certified clinical trauma professional and continuing to expand my expertise in trauma.
Personal Interests
I love to read, mostly for fun, but some philosophical topics such as Stoicism and mindfulness have influenced my clinical practice. I also like to write, keep up my health through exercise and learning to cook, slowly explore Chicago, and investigate almost any kind of music.
Memberships
American Counseling Association
School
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Graduation Date:
2011
Degree:
Bachelor of Arts
Roosevelt University
Graduation Date:
2018
Degree:
Master of Arts
Conditions
ADHD, Addiction, Adjustment Disorder, Adolescent Mental Health, Alcohol Abuse, Anger Management, Anxiety, Anxiety & Panic Attacks, Behavioral Issues, Bipolar Disorder, Combat/Civilian PTSD/Trauma, Communication, Complex Presentations, Death/Terminal Illness, Depression, Domestic Violence, Dual Diagnosis, Family Issues, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Grief & Loss, Life Transitions, Maturity Issues/Life Skills, Medical Phobias, Medication Management/Medical Adherence, Men's Health, Mood Disorders, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Panic Disorder, Personality Disorders, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Psychotic Thought Disorders, Relationships, Schizophrenia, Self Esteem, Self-harm, Sleep Issues, Smoking Cessation, Spirituality, Stress, Stress Management, Substance Abuse, Suicide, Thought Disorders, Trauma, Treatment Resistance, Women's Health
Treatment Styles
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Individual Therapy, Mindfulness Based
