About Matthew

Dr. Ross is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist whose clinical focus spans across different age groups. He utilizes a combination of counseling techniques including Self-Care Strategies, Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Systems-Focused Couples Therapy.  His areas of specific interest include, but are not limited to, couples and family counseling, physician wellness, aging, and life transitions.  Additionally, he has trained graduate students in therapeutic and diagnostic skills for the past fifteen years.

Professional Experience

• Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Lodestone Center for Behavioral Health, Hinsdale, IL (2011- Present)
• Supervising Inpatient Psychologist, Hartgrove Hospital, Chicago IL (2014 – Present)
• Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Mark D. Parisi, PsyD. & Associates, P.C., Des Plaines, IL (2012 – 2014)
• Supervising Psychologist/Post-Doc/Staff Therapist, United Stand Counseling Center, Chicago, IL (2003 – 2012)
• Clinical Psychology Intern, United Stand Counseling Center, Chicago, IL (2002 – 2003)
• Therapy Extern, United Stand Counseling Center, Chicago, IL (2001 – 2002)
• Diagnostic Extern, St. James Hospital, Olympia Fields, IL (2000 – 2001)
• Social Services Director, ManorCare Health Center, Urbana, IL/ ASTA Care Center of Bloomington, Bloomington, IL/ Care Centers of Urbana/Champaign, Urbana, IL, Champaign, IL (1995 – 1999)

Licensure and Certifications

• Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Illinois Department of Professional Regulation August, 2010
• Certified Medicare Provider January, 2013

Associations

• American Psychological Association
• Illinois Psychological Association
• National Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain Association
• Physician Support Services, Amita Health

Education

• Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.), Specialization: Family and Marriage Therapy, Illinois School of Professional Psychology, Chicago, IL (2006) Clinical Research Project:  Coping with Fibromyalgia:  The Interrelationships Across Family Members and Predictors of Psychological Adjustment
• S. Psychology (1995), Undergraduate Research Assistant:  Beckman Institute Amnesia Laboratory, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, IL

Work Information:  https://www.lodestonecenter.com/dt_team/matthew-ross-psy-d/