Profile / United States
Matthew Sheft, LICSW, LCSW
Florida
LCSW in Florida - anxiety and life changes
See online therapy options- CBT informed
- Skills and experiments
- Problem-focused work
About Matthew
Matthew Sheft is a licensed clinical social worker with seven years of practice. He holds LICSW and LCSW credentials and works from Florida. He helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, life changes, and issues around self-esteem and relationships.
Matthew focuses on practical steps people can try between sessions. He listens for the thoughts and habits that keep problems going. Then he offers short exercises and experiments to test new ways of thinking and behaving.
Sessions use plain language and a problem-solving frame. He blends client-centered listening with techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and skills drawn from DBT when helpful. Motivational interviewing supports people who want change but feel stuck.
Matthew has worked with concerns that include trauma and abuse, grief, addiction, ADHD, parenting strain, and intimacy-related worries. He also addresses family of origin issues, communication problems, codependency, and challenges that come with major life transitions.
He describes his role as a collaborator who helps people notice unhelpful patterns and try concrete alternatives. Sessions aim to build small, repeatable practices that make daily life a bit easier. People who prefer structured, practical work tend to find this approach useful.
Before booking, readers should confirm current session formats. Matthew provides services in English and practices in Florida under the LICSW and LCSW credentials provided.
How his approaches translate to online work
Matthew draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice thoughts and try different behaviors. CBT focuses on practical exercises and short experiments that can be done between sessions to reduce worry and lift mood. Client-centered therapy provides space for the person to set priorities and feel heard while developing those steps. Dialectical behavior therapy supplies skills for managing intense emotions and improving distress tolerance when strong reactions get in the way of daily functioning.Finding the right combination of approaches is a collaborative process. The therapist will review needs, goals, and preferences and recommend which methods to emphasize. That plan can change as progress is made or new issues arise, with the client deciding what feels most useful.
Session formats should be confirmed before booking since they are not listed in the profile. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It can also let people practice real-world experiments between meetings and report back quickly. Ask about current session options when you complete the matching questionnaire so scheduling matches your routine.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Florida, Vermont, Maine
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does he commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, career and relationship concerns among many other topics listed in his profile.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a practical, problem-solving style that combines client-centered listening with concrete exercises and behavior change work.
How much experience does he have?
He has seven years of clinical experience working with a wide range of emotional and life concerns.
What credentials and location information are on file?
He is listed as LICSW and LCSW and practices in Florida under those credentials.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps do I take to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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