Therapist
Matthew Federici
LMHC
Practical, direct counseling for everyday struggles
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- Calm, conversational approach
- Focus on clear goals
- Experience with addiction
About Matthew
Matthew Federici is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who helps adults navigate stress, anxiety, mood changes, and substance use concerns. He writes simply and listens closely to what a person brings to sessions. People often come for help managing relationships, grief, sleep or eating problems, ADHD, and career or parenting strain.
He brings ten years of counseling experience across general mental health and substance use settings. That work involved individual therapy and support for people facing trauma, behavioral struggles, and health-related or terminal concerns. Matthew uses straightforward, conversational methods so clients can focus on practical steps forward.
His approach blends tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy with attachment-based and client-centered ideas. Matthew also draws on dialectical behavior therapy skills and motivational interviewing when those fit a person’s goals. He aims to build calm, steady routines and clearer communication patterns in daily life.
Matthew describes a Christian-based perspective as part of his outlook, and he respects how faith can matter in healing. He practices in Florida and works in English. He does not accept international clients at this time.
To begin, a person completes a short intake so Matthew can learn their priorities and needs. Sessions focus on clear, manageable goals, like reducing overwhelm, improving sleep, or increasing emotional regulation skills. Small steps and consistent practice are core to his work.
He brings ten years of counseling experience across general mental health and substance use settings. That work involved individual therapy and support for people facing trauma, behavioral struggles, and health-related or terminal concerns. Matthew uses straightforward, conversational methods so clients can focus on practical steps forward.
His approach blends tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy with attachment-based and client-centered ideas. Matthew also draws on dialectical behavior therapy skills and motivational interviewing when those fit a person’s goals. He aims to build calm, steady routines and clearer communication patterns in daily life.
Matthew describes a Christian-based perspective as part of his outlook, and he respects how faith can matter in healing. He practices in Florida and works in English. He does not accept international clients at this time.
To begin, a person completes a short intake so Matthew can learn their priorities and needs. Sessions focus on clear, manageable goals, like reducing overwhelm, improving sleep, or increasing emotional regulation skills. Small steps and consistent practice are core to his work.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Family conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyImago Relationship TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
10+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
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Therapeutic approaches and what online work can look like
Matthew often uses acceptance and commitment therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy in ways that are easy to describe and follow. ACT focuses on noticing thoughts and choosing actions that align with personal values, which helps with anxiety, depression, and life transitions. CBT targets unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and teaches practical skills for managing mood, sleep, and worry.Finding the right approach is part of the early work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences, and will adjust strategies as needed. That process is interactive and paced to the client's comfort.
Because specific session formats are not listed in the biography, confirm current online options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow check-ins during short breaks. It can also support ongoing skill practice between meetings and steady follow-up for behavior change. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT and CBT exercises to remote work so clients keep steady progress without major disruption to daily routines.
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Matthew help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, sleep and eating problems, ADHD, trauma and many related concerns.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Sessions are practical and conversational, combining goal-focused skills with attention to emotions and relationships.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Matthew has about ten years of professional counseling experience in general mental health and substance use settings.
What credentials and location should I know about?
He is a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and practices in Florida.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with Matthew?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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