Matteo Capaccio, LCSW

Matteo Capaccio is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New York with 24 years of experience. He helps people manage issues such as addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, bipolar disorder, stress, anxiety, sleeping problems, anger, self-esteem and depression. He also addresses related concerns like caregiver strain, chronic illness, codependency and communication problems.

Matteo’s meetings are straightforward and conversational. He aims to create an environment where clients can speak freely about upsetting thoughts and feelings. He focuses on practical steps that make day-to-day life easier, rather than lengthy theory talks.

He draws on several well-known approaches, including client-centered work that follows the person’s concerns, cognitive behavioral techniques to spot unhelpful thinking and behaviors, and motivational interviewing to support change. Matteo also uses psychodynamic ideas to look at patterns that repeat over time, and solution-focused strategies for short-term goals.

In sessions he listens for what is getting in the way of goals, then suggests concrete tools to try between meetings. This can include small behavior changes, clearer ways to set boundaries, or ways to manage spikes of anger or stress. Progress is tracked in simple, practical terms.

People who come to him often want help with daily functioning - sleeping better, easing work stress, or reducing outbursts and simmering resentment. He asks direct questions and offers clear options so clients can decide what feels most useful.

Approaches used in remote sessions and how they help