Ann Matus, LCPC

Licensed in Illinois · 3 years in practice

Ann Matus meets people where they are and helps them take the first steps toward change.

License and registration

LCPC, Illinois: 180.015356 · expires March 2027
NPI: 1003308008 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 3
Languages: English

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About Ann

Ann Matus meets people where they are and helps them take the first steps toward change. She is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, practicing in Illinois with three years of professional experience. She aims to create a respectful, compassionate space so people can talk about what feels hardest right now.

Ann focuses on addictions, family concerns, career stress, coping with life changes, and ADHD. She also helps with communication problems, control issues, substance and process addictions, eating and food-related concerns, mood shifts, and money or purpose questions.

Background and approach

Sessions are practical and goal-focused, with plain language and clear next steps. Her way of working blends client-centered therapy with cognitive behavioral techniques. That means conversations begin with the client’s experience and priorities, and then they add concrete tools to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.

Ann adapts the pace and techniques to each person’s needs rather than using a fixed script. People can expect straightforward collaboration. Ann listens first, then helps set small, achievable goals and tracks steps forward.

She supports smoking or vaping cessation, recovery from substance or process addictions, and everyday coping strategies for mood or life transitions. Her practice is suited to those who prefer clear feedback and practical tools delivered with warmth. If someone wants to work on habits, relationships, work stress, or life direction, Ann offers a structured, empathetic approach to move forward.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Ann lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Addictions
Family conflicts
Career difficulties
Coping with life changes
ADHD
Communication problems
Control issues
Drug and alcohol addiction
Eating and food-related issues
Life purpose
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Smoking / vaping cessation

Approaches Ann names

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Online support

Approaches and practical online care

Client-centered therapy focuses on the persons own goals and experience. The therapist listens deeply, mirrors what is said, and helps people name what matters most. This approach is useful when someone wants support that begins with their priorities and values.

Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, uses clear steps to change thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. It introduces exercises, worksheets, and behavior experiments that help with addictions, mood changes, and managing ADHD symptoms.

Choosing an approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try techniques, and adjust methods based on what works best. That means sessions can shift over time from exploring to practicing new skills.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when more feedback is helpful. Phone sessions take less bandwidth and can be easier to fit into a break at work. Live chat and text messaging work well for brief check-ins, reminders, or ongoing support between longer sessions. These options make it easier to continue work on habits, recovery, or life transitions without rearranging a whole day.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Ann commonly address?

She helps people with addictions, family tensions, career challenges, coping with life changes, and ADHD. Additional focus areas include communication problems, control issues, eating concerns, mood disorders, and money or purpose questions.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is collaborative and straightforward. She combines client-centered listening with practical cognitive behavioral techniques to set goals and change unhelpful patterns.

What is her professional background?

She has three years of professional clinical experience working with a range of behavioral and life concerns. Her work emphasizes tailoring conversations and plans to each persons needs.

Where is she licensed and practicing?

She is licensed as an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, and practices in Illinois.

Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently working with international clients.

What session formats are offered?

Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options allow for shorter check-ins or longer conversations depending on the need.

How is cost handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working together?

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