- Experienced LCSW
- Practical strategies
- Warm listening
About Matteo
Matteo Capaccio is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New York. He helps people who are dealing with addiction, trauma and abuse, grief, bipolar disorder, anxiety, depression, and related struggles. Matteo aims to make the first step feel manageable and supports people through early steps toward change.
Matteo creates a calm space where people can speak freely about hard feelings. He focuses on understanding each person's experience before suggesting tools or next steps. Conversations are grounded and direct, with the goal of making daily life feel less overwhelming.
Over 24 years he has worked with many different concerns, including stress, sleep problems, anger, low self-esteem, career strain, and compassion fatigue. He also addresses areas such as abandonment, attachment issues, codependency, and complex medical or caregiving stress. Matteo adapts his focus to what a person brings into the room.
His approach draws on several evidence-informed methods, including Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. He uses these methods practically, helping people try new behaviors and test small changes between sessions.
Matteo works in New York and conducts sessions in English. If you want to explore whether his style matches your needs, use the site matching process to set up a first conversation and see how you feel working together.
Matteo creates a calm space where people can speak freely about hard feelings. He focuses on understanding each person's experience before suggesting tools or next steps. Conversations are grounded and direct, with the goal of making daily life feel less overwhelming.
Over 24 years he has worked with many different concerns, including stress, sleep problems, anger, low self-esteem, career strain, and compassion fatigue. He also addresses areas such as abandonment, attachment issues, codependency, and complex medical or caregiving stress. Matteo adapts his focus to what a person brings into the room.
His approach draws on several evidence-informed methods, including Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. He uses these methods practically, helping people try new behaviors and test small changes between sessions.
Matteo works in New York and conducts sessions in English. If you want to explore whether his style matches your needs, use the site matching process to set up a first conversation and see how you feel working together.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to you. It helps people find their own pace for change and is useful for grief, anxiety, and relationship concerns.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and offers practical exercises to try between sessions. It often helps with anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and stress by teaching manageable skills.
Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative way to talk through mixed feelings about change. It can help when someone is weighing options around addiction, health behavior, or big life transitions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Matteo will talk with you about your goals and preferences and then try methods that match those needs. The process is collaborative and adapts as progress is made.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats are not listed in the profile. Ask about the available session options and how they fit into your routine. Online work can make scheduling easier, allow shorter check-ins during a busy day, or avoid travel time so therapy fits into everyday life without asking for long blocks away from other responsibilities.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Stress, AnxietySleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSexual dysfunctionSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
24+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Matteo focus on?
He commonly helps people with addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, bipolar disorder, anxiety, depression, and related issues such as stress, sleep problems, and low self-esteem.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His style is calm and practical, combining listening with hands-on strategies. He aims to understand a person's situation before trying new tools together.
What is his professional background?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 24 years of professional experience working with varied mental health and life challenges.
Where is he based and what credential does he hold?
He practices in New York and holds the credential LCSW, which is shown as NY LCSW in his profile.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Use the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.