Profile / United States
Matthew Federici, LMHC
Florida
LMHC in Florida - Stress and Addiction work
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Skills focused work
About Matthew
Matthew Federici is a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 10 years of clinical experience. He works with adults and youth on common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, substance use, grief, and trauma. He also addresses relationship strain, anger, self-esteem struggles, sleep and eating problems, and challenges tied to caregiving or chronic illness.
Matthew uses practical approaches to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits and try new responses. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), attachment-focused work, client-centered methods, and skills-based strategies from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Sessions focus on clear goals and concrete steps rather than vague conversations.
In earlier roles he worked across general mental health and substance use settings. That background informs work with impulse-control and addiction-related concerns as well as co-occurring mental health issues. He also supports people dealing with major life changes, career stress, and compassion fatigue.
Matthew integrates practical exercises, values-based planning, and communication skills into sessions. He may use brief behavioral experiments, skills rehearsal, and reflective discussion to test what helps between meetings. The emphasis is on small, testable changes clients can try in daily life.
Sessions are offered in English from Florida. Getting started involves a short questionnaire and scheduling a first session so goals and fit can be clarified before committing to a plan.
How CBT, ACT and attachment work online
CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavioral changes to reduce symptoms like anxiety or sleep trouble. Sessions include setting concrete practice tasks and reviewing what worked. ACT emphasizes values and willingness to accept difficult feelings while taking action toward meaningful goals; it can help with avoidance, grief, and chronic health concerns. Attachment-based work looks at relationship patterns, learning how early connection styles affect current intimacy and communication.Figuring out which approach to use is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to pick methods that fit their goals and preferences. That process often starts with a brief assessment and a shared plan that can change as progress is tracked.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people practice skills in real-life settings and report back promptly, which supports the CBT and ACT focus on real-world experiments and values-based action.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with most often?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and grief, plus relationship and intimacy-related concerns.
How would he describe his approach in sessions?
He uses practical methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and ACT, with skills practice and brief experiments to try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has worked in counseling since 2016, giving him about 10 years of experience in mental health and substance use settings.
What credential and location should I expect?
He is a Florida LMHC and practices from Florida.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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