Therapist profile
Matthew Paulus, LMHC
Florida
Florida LMHC - Anger and Life Changes
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- CredentialsLMHC
- LicenseLMHC, Florida / Mh17515
- NPI1043841380
- Experience6 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationFlorida
About
- Anger management
- Conflict resolution
- Young adult transitions
About Matthew
Matthew Paulus is a Florida LMHC with six years of clinical experience helping adults handle anger and conflict. He presents as a behavioral therapist who focuses on anger management and conflict resolution. He also supports people facing life transitions and relatives affected by substance use issues.
Matthew uses plain, practical conversation in sessions. He breaks problems into manageable steps and helps clients try out changes between meetings. Sessions often include looking at triggers, practicing different responses, and planning how to handle tense moments at home or work.
He works with young adults facing the move to college or a first job. He also talks with family members who are coping with an addicted loved one. Those conversations look at boundaries, communication, and realistic ways to reduce tension in family life.
Matthew draws on several approaches to shape the work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify patterns of thinking that feed anger. Client-Centered Therapy centers the conversation on what matters to the client. Motivational Interviewing can help when someone feels stuck and wants to find reasons to change.
Expect straightforward goals and concrete tasks. Sessions tend to be focused and action-oriented, rather than long, open-ended talks. The emphasis is on learning workable skills for real situations and then testing them between meetings.
How sessions work
Approaches and how online sessions can fit daily life
Client-Centered Therapy puts the client's concerns at the center of the conversation. The therapist listens, reflects, and follows what matters most to the client so goals come from the person rather than a preset plan. This approach suits people who need a respectful, paced way to talk through anger and life decisions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It helps people notice thinking patterns that fuel anger and then practice concrete strategies to respond differently. CBT is useful for workplace frustration, snapping at loved ones, or breaking cycles of resentment.
Motivational Interviewing helps when someone feels ambivalent about change. It uses guided questions to uncover personal reasons to act and builds small, achievable steps toward those goals. This can be helpful when a person is stuck after a setback or is unsure where to begin.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, test approaches, and adjust methods together. That collaborative process helps identify what actually helps in day-to-day life rather than assuming a single method will fit everyone.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. They can also let someone join from a quieter spot or avoid video if that feels better for focusing on skills practice.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger-related concerns does he address?
He focuses on anger management and conflict resolution, and also supports people dealing with family tension related to addiction.
What is his general therapy style?
Sessions are practical and focused. He uses short-term tasks, skill practice, and clear goals rather than open-ended therapy.
How much experience does he have?
He has six years of professional experience as a licensed mental health counselor.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds the credential LMHC and is licensed in Florida.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography.
How does payment work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.