Matthew Sheft, LICSW, LCSW

Matthew Sheft is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, and life changes. He focuses on improving self-esteem, communication, and coping skills in everyday situations. Matthew presents himself in a calm, direct way so people can talk about what matters most to them.

He uses straightforward conversation to map out what is causing upset and what practical steps might help. Sessions often include checking how thoughts and behaviors affect mood, practicing new ways to handle strong emotions, and setting small goals that fit real life. Matthew aims to make therapy feel useful rather than abstract.

His background includes seven years working with people facing grief, trauma, addiction concerns, and intimacy-related issues. He also supports those wrestling with career stress, parenting strain, and ADHD-related challenges. The work often looks at family of origin patterns, attachment questions, and how past hurt shapes present choices.

Matthew draws on a mix of client-centered work, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and motivational interviewing. He blends these methods to match each person’s needs instead of offering a single fixed approach. That keeps sessions flexible and focused.

Licensed as an LICSW and LCSW and based in Florida, he speaks English. People who want to begin are asked to use the continue button on this profile, fill out a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability. Costs vary by location and are set through a cancellable subscription.

How Matthew’s Approaches Translate to Online Work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so people feel understood and can explore what matters most. It helps with building self-esteem and clarifying values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviors affect mood, and uses simple exercises to change unhelpful patterns; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress management. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) brings practical skills for handling intense emotions and improving emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Matthew will collaborate with each person to decide which combination of methods fits their goals and preferences. That might mean starting with skill-building, then shifting to deeper work on attachment or relationship patterns as needs change.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the specific session options before booking since formats are not specified in the profile. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and remove travel time so therapy is more consistent. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, homework, and communication to an online setting to support steady progress without promising a particular outcome.