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Matthew Mak, Counseling Associate

Matthew Mak, Counseling Associate

He/Him

Location: Naperville

Anxiety, Self-Esteem / Self Worth, Stress Management

Matthew enjoys working with individuals ranging from adolescents (10-13) to adults (18-64) navigating self-esteem, anxiety, and stress management. He is also skilled in supporting clients with ADD/ADHD, relationship challenges, and men’s issues.

College students and young adults benefit from Matthew’s approach, as he uses his empathetic and patient nature to create a safe space for clients to share. He helps clients explore the roots of self-esteem and rebuild healthier relationships with themselves through evidence-based assessments and a strength-based approach.

Matthew understands the isolation anxiety often creates and he integrates Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients manage anxious thoughts and develop coping tools. He also uses a Solution-Focused approach to support clients in identifying stressors, setting boundaries, and building practical strategies like relaxation and time management to feel more grounded and balanced.

Matthew holds a BS from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and is currently pursuing his Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Northern Illinois University. He continues to build clinical experience as a behavioral technician for neurofeedback and developed a strong passion for helping others through his volunteer work at The Trevor Project and the Crisis Center.

Some fun facts about Matthew: he enjoys reading fictional novels, swam competitively for 6 years, and enjoys learning and practicing his Cantonese speaking skills.

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Locations
naperville
Patient Types
Adult (22-64)
Young Adults (18-21)
Teens (14-17)
Adolescents (10-13)
Specializations
ADD / ADHD
Anxiety
Men's Issues
Relationship Issues
Self-Esteem / Self Worth
Stress Management
Session Type
Individual
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