Matthew Sheft, LICSW, LCSW

Matthew Sheft is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and major life changes. He focuses on practical support for self-esteem, communication, and day-to-day coping. Matthew presents a calm, nonjudgmental presence and aims to help people feel less isolated as they work toward clearer goals.

Matthew uses conversational, evidence-informed methods to help people sort through difficult feelings. Sessions are a mix of talking, skill practice, and planning small steps that fit into daily life. He draws on approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy to address mood, relationship concerns, and trauma and abuse when relevant.

With seven years of clinical experience, Matthew has worked with people dealing with grief, addictions, parenting strain, and identity questions. He also supports those managing attention differences, bipolar mood challenges, and compassion fatigue. His background includes practice in Florida and he holds the credentials LICSW and LCSW.

Matthew helps people explore family of origin issues, attachment and abandonment concerns, and painful transitions like divorce or bereavement. He uses Motivational Interviewing when readiness for change is a focus and DBT techniques for managing strong emotions and improving coping skills.

People who choose Matthew can expect straightforward language, collaborative planning, and an emphasis on skills that transfer to everyday situations. He aims to help clients build resilience and make tangible progress toward their goals.

How Matthew’s approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and partnering with the person to reflect what matters most to them and build confidence. It is useful when someone needs a supportive place to talk through identity, grief, or relationship questions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and teaches clear strategies to reduce anxiety and depressive patterns. It is practical for stress, sleep problems, and changing unhelpful habits.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for managing intense emotions and improving relationships, such as emotion regulation and distress tolerance techniques. It can help when strong reactions or interpersonal conflicts get in the way of daily life.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Matthew will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. Together they decide whether to emphasize skill practice, deeper exploration, or a mix of methods based on needs and pace.

Confirm session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific online or in-person options. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. Matthew aims to adapt sessions so strategies and tools transfer into everyday routines and produce clear next steps.