Licensed Social Worker

Jon Matthew

LSW
Therapy for ages 18+

I believe therapy should be a transformative and empowering experience. My goal is to create a safe, empathetic, and judgment-free space where clients can explore, heal, and grow. I use a compassionate, strengths-based approach to help you build resilience and create a life aligned with your values.

As a nonbinary person of South Asian descent, I am especially passionate about providing affirming mental health care to queer communities and people of color, as well as others who have been historically underserved. With over six years of experience supporting individuals living with severe and persistent mental illness and survivors of gender-based violence, I bring both clinical expertise and deep empathy to my work.

I specialize in working with adults navigating anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, self-harm, religious trauma, or major life transitions. My therapeutic approach blends Internal Family Systems (IFS), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), always grounded in an anti-oppressive and client-centered framework.

A little about me:
Outside of therapy, I enjoy coffee, working out, and writing music. I also love spending time with my dog, Kali - who might make a guest appearance (or at least be heard) during telehealth sessions!

Top Specialties:

  • Anxiety

  • Borderline Personality (BPD)

  • Depression

Areas of Expertise:

  • ADHD

  • Autism Spectrum Disorders

  • Bipolar Disorder

  • Borderline Personality (BPD)

  • Dual Diagnosis

  • Eating Disorders

  • Family Conflict

  • Grief

  • LGBTQIA+ Support

  • Men's Issues

  • Mood Disorders

  • Personality Disorders

  • Racial Identity & Trauma

  • Relationship Issues

  • Religious Deconversion

  • Religious Trauma

  • Self Esteem

  • Self-Harming

  • Sex-Positive, Kink Allied

  • Stress

  • Substance Use

  • Suicidal Ideation

  • Trauma and PTSD

I’m in network with:

Aetna

Anthem

BCBS PPO

Cigna / Evernorth

Call (630) 940-6828 or email scheduling@paderatherapy.com to set up an appointment or schedule a 15-minute free phone consultation.

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a structured, goal-oriented type of talk therapy that can help manage mental health conditions, such as depression and anxiety, and emotional concerns, such as coping with grief or stress.

  • Internal Family Systems (IFS) is frequently used as an evidence-based psychotherapy, helping people heal by accessing and healing their protective and wounded inner parts.

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a type of psychotherapy that helps you move beyond negative thoughts and feelings in a meaningful way by accepting that your thoughts and emotions are an appropriate response to certain situations and committing to making changes in your life that match your values.

  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a type of talk therapy, specially adapted for people who experience emotions very intensely. DBT is especially effective for people who have difficulty managing and regulating their emotions.

“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. My specialty is helping clients heal, grow, and create the lives they want by using a compassionate, strengths-based approach to therapeutic work.”

— Jon Matthew

Questions about insurance?

Give us a call or email scheduling@paderatherapy.com. 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.