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Matthew Palmer

Virtual

2 years of experience

Verified by Octave

Licensed

In Illinois
+ 3 other states

In-Network

Accepting 8 Insurance providers

Meet Luke

My approach to therapy is collaborative and compassionate, grounded in respect for your lived experience. I support adults navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, and relationship concerns, and I believe meaningful change begins when you feel heard. I focus on creating a supportive, nonjudgmental space where you can explore what has been weighing on you at your own pace. In our work together, I balance reflection with practical skill building. We explore patterns in your thoughts, emotions, and relationships while developing tools to manage stress and challenges, guided by what feels most helpful for you.

I believe meaningful change begins when you feel heard.

Communication Style

  • Affirming
  • Authentic
  • Calming
  • Direct
  • Warm

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Focus Areas

  • Parents
  • Veterans
  • First responders
  • Immigrants
  • Neurodivergence
  • Blended families
  • Students

Approach

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for Florida, Illinois, Wisconsin, and South Carolina residents

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Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Additional

Interests

Outside of work, I’m a lifelong learner and enjoy spending time with good music and the people closest to me. I value meaningful conversations and quality time with friends and family, and I appreciate slowing down to enjoy simple moments. These interests help me stay grounded and present, both personally and in my work with clients.

Insurance Accepted

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

#149.028558 • Illinois • LCSW

Education

MSW - Clinical Practice, Behavioral Health, University of Illinois

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

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Frequently asked questions

Matthew Palmer accepts Centivo, United Healthcare, United Healthcare/Optum, Oscar IL, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Prime Health, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, and Out of state BlueCard PPO. Octave clients pay an average of $28 per session through insurance, and more than 95% pay less than $45 per session. Your exact cost depends on your plan’s copay or deductible. You can use the cost estimator to see what you would pay before your first session. If you would rather pay out of pocket, self-pay sessions in Illinois are estimated at $185-195 per session.

Matthew Palmer is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Luke is licensed to practice in Florida, Illinois, Wisconsin, and South Carolina, so clients located in any of those states can book sessions. Luke’s Illinois license number is 149.028558, and you can look it up through the state licensing board. Octave verifies every therapist’s license before they begin seeing clients, and licenses are kept current as a condition of practicing with Octave.

Matthew Palmer has been practicing therapy for 2 years. Luke’s education and training include MSW - Clinical Practice, Behavioral Health, University of Illinois. Over that time, Luke has worked closely with Parents, Veterans, First responders, Immigrants, Neurodivergence, Blended families, and Students.

Matthew Palmer works with Parents, Veterans, First responders, Immigrants, Neurodivergence, Blended families, and Students and specializes in ADHD, Anger Issues, Anxiety, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Depression, Divorce, Family Conflict, Grief, Life Transitions, Men's Issues, Panic, Relationship Concerns, Sleep, and Stress. These are the areas where Luke spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Luke is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Matthew Palmer draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Harm Reduction, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Luke’s style is affirming, authentic, calming, direct, and warm. In Luke’s words: “I believe meaningful change begins when you feel heard.”

Matthew Palmer (he/him) offers therapy in English. Luke identifies as White.

Matthew Palmer offers online sessions over secure video, so you can meet from home or any private space. Luke is licensed in Florida, Illinois, Wisconsin, and South Carolina, and you need to be located in one of those states at the time of each session. All you need is a device with a camera and a stable internet connection.

Your first session with Matthew Palmer is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Luke will ask about your background, your current concerns, and your goals, and together you will start shaping a plan for your sessions. It is also a chance to see whether Luke’s style feels like a good fit for you. After their first session, 9 in 10 Octave clients say their therapy experience has been good or better.

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