My Specialties:

Anxiety Disorders

Depressive Disorders

Mood Disorders

Complex Trauma and PTSD

Gender based violence

LGBTQIA Identity

Couples Therapy

Jon Matthew, LSW
Licensed Social Worker

Hello! My name is Jon Matthew and I'm a licensed social worker. I believe deeply that therapy can and should be a transformative experience. I am passionate about creating an empathetic, judgment-free space that allows my clients to build a sense of safety in both themselves and the world. My specialty is helping clients heal, grow, and create the lives they want by using a compassionate, strengths-based approach to therapeutic work.

As a nonbinary person of South Asian descent, I am passionate about providing mental health services to traditionally underserved populations, especially queer folks and people of color. I have a Masters in Social Work from Loyola University Chicago and over six years of experience providing mental health services to clients of a variety of backgrounds, including persons living with severe and persistent mental illness and survivors of gender-based violence. I specialize in working with clients ages 18 and up who may be dealing with acute symptoms of anxiety or depression, suicidal thoughts, self-harm, religious trauma, or life transitions, as well as young couples looking to deepen their emotional connection with one another.

My compassionate, strengths-based approach integrates elements of Internal Family Systems, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy to help you recognize your own resilience. I am a firm believer in the transformative power of therapy, and I strive to create an empathetic, judgment-free space where you feel safe and capable of healing, growing, and writing your own story.

In my free time I like to stay caffeinated; go on runs outdoors; write music; tackle DIY projects; and hang out with my partner, my family, and my dog, Kali.

I am in network with Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, and Cigna. Please call me at 630-940-6828 or email me at Jon@paderatherapy.com to schedule an appointment or phone consultation!

Questions about insurance? Give us a call and we would be happy to answer them! We can often work with insurance companies if we are out-of-network. If we are an out of network provider or you do not have insurance, our rate is currently $135.00 for a 50 minute session. However, we also offer reduced rates in special circumstances. Finances should never be a deterrent for seeking help! We work with families to come up with a number that works for you!