Therapist profile
Matthew Sheft, LICSW, LCSW
Florida
LICSW LCSW - Anger and Stress
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- CredentialsLICSW, LCSW
- LicenseLCSW, Florida / sw19119; LICSW, Vermont / 089.0136019; LCSW, Maine / LC23910
- NPI1821580499
- Experience7 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationFlorida
About
- emotion regulation skills
- CBT techniques
- communication work
About Matthew
Matthew Sheft is a licensed clinical social worker with seven years of experience. He holds LICSW and LCSW credentials and practices from Florida. He works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship strain, and life changes.
He helps people who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to respond when emotions flare. Sessions focus on practical skills for communication, handling workplace pressure, and managing intense feelings before they escalate. He also supports concerns like addiction, grief, self-esteem, and identity questions.
Matthew draws on a mix of well-established approaches rather than one fixed method. He uses client-centered conversations to clarify what matters most, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to map how thoughts and actions interact, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotion regulation. He may also use Motivational Interviewing techniques when someone is weighing change.
In session he breaks problems into manageable steps and practices new responses together. He pays attention to patterns that repeat across relationships and life roles. The aim is not to promise a cure but to give people clearer options and skills they can use day to day.
Matthew works in English and is based in Florida. He asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first appointment. Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating open conversation so the client sets priorities and the therapist listens and reflects. This approach helps when someone wants to sort out values, identity, or what matters most day to day.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact and teaches concrete tools to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is often useful for stress, anxiety, anger, and low mood because it breaks problems into clear steps to practice between sessions.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides emotion regulation and distress-tolerance skills for times when feelings feel overwhelming. Those skills are practical tools people can use at work, at home, and during tough conversations.
Finding the right mix is part of the work. Matthew collaborates with each person to decide which approaches fit their goals and preferences. He will check in and adjust methods as progress and needs change.
If you want online sessions, confirm the specific formats offered before booking since the biography does not list them. Many people find online work helps fit check-ins into a busy week, allows shorter focused sessions when needed, and makes practicing new skills between meetings easier.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Florida, Vermont, Maine
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship strain, and life transitions, plus related concerns such as grief, addictions, and self-esteem.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses client-centered conversations combined with CBT and DBT skills. Sessions tend to be practical and skills-focused.
How much experience does he have?
He has seven years of clinical experience as a licensed clinician working with adults on emotional and interpersonal concerns.
What credentials and location apply?
He holds LICSW and LCSW credentials and practices from Florida.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and he does not accept international clients currently.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography.
How does payment work?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.