Henry "Hank" Matthews, LPC

Virginia · 20 years in practice

Henry "Hank" Matthews is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with two decades of experience helping people talk through hard moments.

License and registration

LPC, Virginia: 0701003879 · expires June 2026
NPI: 1558397364 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 20
Languages: English

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About Henry

Henry "Hank" Matthews is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with two decades of experience helping people talk through hard moments. He presents a calm, direct presence and aims to make therapy feel practical and approachable for someone juggling busy life demands. Hank began his career focused on addiction work and has continued to support people facing substance concerns.

That work naturally expanded into relationship issues and intimacy-related struggles, so he often helps clients who are trying to repair connection or improve communication.

Background and approach

He also supports people coping with grief, depression, anxiety, stress, and sleep problems. Hank helps clients build self-esteem, manage compassion fatigue, and address trauma and abuse when it affects daily life. He will listen, validate feelings, and help identify small changes that add up.

Hank uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside attachment-based and client-centered approaches to help people tune into emotions and close painful gaps in connection. He also draws on motivational interviewing to support readiness for change. Sessions aim to expand options and create practical next steps.

People who do best with his style want a therapist who is straightforward, caring, and focused on real-world results. Hank encourages honest conversation, gentle challenge, and steady support while people learn new ways of relating to themselves and others.

Focus areas and approaches

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Approaches Henry names

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Online support

Emotion-focused approaches for online work

Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people identify and name their emotions so they can respond rather than react. It is often used when relationships or intimacy feel stuck and when understanding emotional patterns can open new paths forward.

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early bonds shape current reactions. It helps clients notice patterns in closeness and distance and learn new ways of relating that feel safer and more connected.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, strengths, and preferences and then try methods that fit those needs. Sessions may shift over time as new priorities or challenges arise.

Online formats available include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for in-depth conversations and relational work, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is low or a shorter check-in is needed, and messaging or live chat can help people stay connected between appointments. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to keep momentum when schedules change.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does Hank address?

He works with addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, self-esteem challenges, stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, sleeping problems, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and coping with life changes.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

His style is warm and direct. He listens closely, helps name emotions, and offers practical steps clients can try between sessions.

How much experience does he have?

He has about 20 years of clinical experience, including his counseling internship and practice since 2005.

What credential does he hold and where is he based?

He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Virginia and practices with that credential.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the US work with him?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

What session formats are available online?

Sessions can be arranged as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and preferences.

How are fees and getting started handled?

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