- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Attachment-based work
- Motivational interviewing
About Henry
Henry "Hank" Matthews is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Virginia with more than 20 years of experience in counseling. He has worked in clinical settings since 2005 and has helped people facing addictions, relationship problems, grief, low self-esteem, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and depression. Hank also addresses intimacy-related concerns, sleep difficulties, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and life transitions.
Hank began in substance abuse work and over time expanded into relationship work and individual counseling. He uses practical conversation to help people notice patterns and try new responses. Sessions focus on clear steps clients can take between meetings as well as talking through current struggles.
He lists Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing among his approaches. These inform how he pays attention to emotions, attachment patterns, and personal motivation while keeping the person’s goals central. Hank prioritizes listening and helping people broaden their options for responding to problems.
Expect a direct, conversational style that combines reflection with suggestions for change. He works with people to process losses and grief, manage anxiety and stress, and address addictive behaviors and their effects on relationships. He also supports building self-esteem and improving intimacy when that is a focus.
Hank asks new clients to use the site’s matching questionnaire to schedule a first session. He notes that his practice uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and sessions are conducted in English in Virginia.
How Hank uses EFT and related approaches online
Hank lists Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) as a core approach he uses to pay attention to underlying emotions and how they shape relationship patterns. EFT can help people name hard-to-recognize feelings and look at how those feelings affect closeness and communication.He also uses Attachment-Based Therapy to explore how early and current attachment patterns influence reactions in relationships. Attachment work is useful when a person notices repeated cycles of distance, worry, or mistrust in relationships. Client-Centered Therapy is another part of his approach and focuses on listening, reflecting, and keeping the client's goals at the center of sessions.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Hank collaborates with clients to decide which methods fit their needs and goals. Together they check whether focusing on emotions, attachment patterns, or motivation tools feels most useful and adjust as therapy progresses.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, shorten commute time, and offer a simpler way to do regular check-ins. Some formats also let a person use audio only if video is difficult, or schedule shorter sessions for focused concerns.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with addictions, relationship problems, grief, low self-esteem, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, intimacy issues, sleep problems, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses a conversational, client-centered approach that highlights emotions and attachment patterns while offering practical steps to try between sessions.
How much experience does he have?
He has practiced as a counselor since 2005 and brings over 20 years of experience including work in substance abuse and relationship counseling.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Virginia and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How do sessions and fees work?
Costs vary with location and services, and the practice uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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