Jon Matthew, LSW EMDR
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, anti-oppressive approach integrates elements of EMDR, 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 our intake coordinator at scheduling@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 53 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!

My Specialties:

Anxiety Disorders

Depressive Disorders

ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorders

Borderline Personality Disorder

Complex Trauma and PTSD

LGBTQIA+ Identities

Relationship Issues

Religious trauma

Racial trauma