Matthew Sheft

Matthew Sheft is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage strong emotions like anger, stress, and anxiety. He supports clients facing depression, relationship strain, and life changes. He emphasizes practical steps that make daily life a little easier so people can feel more in control.

Matthew uses a straightforward, empathetic style in sessions. He listens first, then helps people set small goals and try new ways of responding. He focuses on improving communication, building self-esteem, and reducing patterns that keep problems stuck.

With seven years of clinical experience, Matthew blends different therapeutic ideas to suit each person. He draws on client-centered methods to follow a person's lead, and uses cognitive-behavioral techniques to spot thought and behavior patterns that fuel anger or anxiety. He also incorporates emotion-focused and dialectical skills when feelings run intense.

People often come to him for help with career stress, grief, addiction concerns, parenting strain, or identity questions. Matthew supports clients working through attachment, abandonment, and family of origin issues as well. He frames progress as steady and practical rather than quick fixes.

Matthew practices in Florida and holds LICSW and LCSW credentials. Sessions are conducted in English. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule based on his availability.

How these approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and following the client's lead. Online sessions using this approach let the therapist reflect what matters most and adjust pace and topics to each person's needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying small behavior changes. In remote sessions CBT can include homework, quick skill practice, and check-ins to track progress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for managing intense emotions and improving relationships; some DBT tools translate well to guided practice during remote meetings.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods best match their goals, symptoms, and preferences. That choice can change over time as progress and new needs appear.

The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also lets people practice new skills in the settings where problems occur, then discuss what worked in the next session.