Matthew Sheft, LICSW, LCSW

Matthew Sheft is a licensed therapist who helps people facing depression, anxiety, stress, and big life changes. He works with individuals who want clearer communication, stronger self-worth, and tools to manage day-to-day struggles. Matthew practices in Florida and brings seven years of clinical experience to his work. Matthew focuses on listening first and then building practical steps with each person. Sessions emphasize understanding what matters most to the client and trying small changes that can make daily life easier. He offers guidance on workplace stress, relationship patterns, identity questions, grief, and coping after trauma. He uses a mix of approaches to match each person’s needs, including client-centered work to follow the client’s lead and cognitive behavioral strategies to tackle upsetting thoughts and behaviors. Dialectical behavior techniques and emotionally focused ideas are added when people need skills for intense feelings or relationship repair. Motivational interviewing is used to support changes people want to make. Matthew aims to create a calm, non-judging environment where people can talk honestly and test new ways of coping. He helps people build routines for better sleep and eating, manage anger, and address substance or behavioral problems when they arise. People who are dealing with health-related life changes, parenting challenges, ADHD, or issues tied to family history can find concrete support and coaching here. To begin, readers should confirm current session options and then follow the site’s Start Therapy steps to match and schedule a first appointment.

How Matthew’s approaches translate to online care

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and following the client’s priorities; online work using this approach focuses on letting the person set the agenda and pace, which helps when sorting out identity, self-esteem, or family history questions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and then tests new behaviors. Delivered remotely, CBT can provide clear skills and short experiments people can do between sessions to manage anxiety, depression, sleep, or eating habits.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for intense emotions and interpersonal problems. In online sessions those skills are taught, practiced, and adapted so clients can try them in everyday moments and report back on what worked.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Matthew will work with each person to identify goals, try methods that fit their situation, and adjust plans over time. That collaboration helps shape whether the emphasis is on skills practice, emotion-focused work, or motivation for change.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten check-ins when needed, and allow practicing new skills between meetings. Ask about the current session arrangements when you schedule to ensure they match your needs.