- Practical coping skills
- Clear communication tools
- Focus on self growth
About Matthew
Matthew Sheft is a licensed therapist who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and major life changes. He works with individuals who are dealing with relationship strains, intimacy concerns, addiction, or struggles with self-esteem and identity. Matthew aims to make sessions straightforward and practical so people can use what they learn right away.
He offers a calm, nonjudgmental space for talking through hard experiences. Sessions focus on clear goals such as better communication, stronger coping skills, or calmer reactions to stress. Matthew uses everyday language and concrete steps rather than jargon, so parents and busy people can follow along.
Matthew draws on several evidence-informed approaches to tailor care to each person. He mixes ideas from client-centered work, cognitive behavioral strategies, and emotion-focused techniques depending on the issue. This flexible use of methods helps with mood problems, attachment concerns, and patterns that keep repeating.
With seven years of practice, Matthew brings experience supporting people through grief, trauma, parenting stress, and work-related pressure. His credentials include LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker) and LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker). He is based in Florida and conducts sessions in English.
The first meeting typically clarifies goals and next steps. Matthew encourages people to set small, achievable tasks between sessions. He views therapy as a collaborative effort and works with each person to track progress and adjust plans as needed.
He offers a calm, nonjudgmental space for talking through hard experiences. Sessions focus on clear goals such as better communication, stronger coping skills, or calmer reactions to stress. Matthew uses everyday language and concrete steps rather than jargon, so parents and busy people can follow along.
Matthew draws on several evidence-informed approaches to tailor care to each person. He mixes ideas from client-centered work, cognitive behavioral strategies, and emotion-focused techniques depending on the issue. This flexible use of methods helps with mood problems, attachment concerns, and patterns that keep repeating.
With seven years of practice, Matthew brings experience supporting people through grief, trauma, parenting stress, and work-related pressure. His credentials include LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker) and LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker). He is based in Florida and conducts sessions in English.
The first meeting typically clarifies goals and next steps. Matthew encourages people to set small, achievable tasks between sessions. He views therapy as a collaborative effort and works with each person to track progress and adjust plans as needed.
How core approaches shape online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person’s experience, helping people feel heard and supported while they decide what changes to make. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact and teaches practical exercises to reduce anxiety, improve mood, and change unhelpful habits. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers skill-based tools for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about their goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they test methods and adjust the plan so the work fits the person’s needs and daily life.
Confirm the therapist's current online session options before booking since session formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make regular meetings easier to fit into a busy schedule, reduce commute time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also supports using hands-on exercises and worksheets during sessions so people can practice skills in real time.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCancerCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Motivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy
Experience
7+ years
Credentials
Florida, Vermont, Maine
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, addiction concerns, grief, parenting strain, and related topics like self-esteem and career stress.
What is his general therapy style?
Sessions are person-focused and practical. He uses clear language, sets goals, and teaches coping skills people can use between meetings.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has seven years of experience working with a range of emotional and life transition issues.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He holds LICSW and LCSW credentials and practices in Florida.
Can I work with him in a language other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he take clients outside the United States?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with him?
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