- Years in practice
- 26
- Credentials
- LMHC
- Licensed in
- Indiana
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
- Focus
- Grief
About Matthew
Matthew Mobley is a licensed mental health counselor with 26 years of experience in Indiana. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, addiction, anger, sleep problems, and parenting concerns. He foregrounds respectful listening and aims to help each person identify strengths they already have.
He uses a blend of approaches rather than a single method. Sessions can include practical skills, problem-focused talk, and space to process painful events.
Background and approach
He emphasizes a nonjudgmental stance so people can speak openly about hard topics like bipolar symptoms, relationship struggles, or intimacy concerns. Matthew draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to notice and change unhelpful thinking patterns. He also applies Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas to help people clarify values and take meaningful steps.
Attachment-based ideas come into conversations about relationship patterns and closeness. Parents who feel overwhelmed or stuck can expect straightforward, goal-minded work. He also supports people dealing with adoption and foster care issues, abandonment, caregiver stress, and communication or commitment problems.
Sessions aim to build coping skills and clearer decision making. Matthew welcomes a range of concerns and focuses on practical next steps. He encourages people to take the small first steps that lead to bigger change.
If someone wants steady, experienced support, he offers a calm, listening approach.
What Matthew works with
Everything Matthew lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Matthew helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Anger management
- Depression
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Traumatic brain injury
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Matthew lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Jungian Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapy approaches and online options that fit parenting life
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on accepting hard feelings while committing to actions that match your values. It helps people who feel stuck by clarifying what matters and taking small, manageable steps toward it. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety, low mood, or sleep problems by teaching practical skills and new routines. Attachment-Based Therapy examines how early relationship patterns affect current connections and helps people shift how they relate to others and to themselves.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with each person to decide which tools and methods fit their goals and preferences. That shared planning helps shape sessions so time is spent on the most helpful strategies for parenting stress, relationship patterns, or other concerns.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to give flexibility. Video calls support face-to-face conversation and teaching of skills. Phone sessions can be easier when less bandwidth or not being on camera helps. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for brief check-ins, ongoing coaching, or when shorter exchanges fit a busy schedule. These options let people fit therapy into work, caregiving, and daily life.
Questions people ask about Matthew
What kinds of concerns does this therapist help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, sleeping problems, parenting concerns, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe his therapy style?
He uses a holistic, eclectic style that emphasizes unconditional positive regard and practical steps. Sessions combine listening, skill teaching, and problem-solving to meet individual needs.
What is his professional background?
He has 26 years of professional work experience and has supported people across a wide range of concerns and life stages.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
He holds the LMHC credential and is licensed in Indiana.
Which languages does he offer sessions in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How is payment handled and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule based on therapist availability.
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