Matthew Sheft
Experienced, practical care for mood and life transitions
LICSW, LCSW Florida
- Experience
- 7 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Career
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
- Languages
- English
About Matthew
Matthew Sheft is a licensed social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and significant life changes. He brings a practical, person-focused perspective that emphasizes understanding each client's history and priorities while building concrete skills for day-to-day coping and growth.
Background and approach
As a clinician with LICSW and LCSW credentials, he integrates evidence-based techniques to support goals such as improving self-esteem, managing mood, and addressing addiction-related or intimacy concerns. His practice prioritizes a respectful, nonjudgmental environment where clients can explore difficult emotions and develop clearer communication and relational patterns.
Matthew blends skill-building approaches with deeper exploration of attachment and family influences to tailor steps that feel relevant and achievable. He works with issues ranging from grief and trauma to career stress and compassion fatigue, guiding clients toward practical strategies for resilience and healthier functioning.
Based in Florida and drawing on seven years of clinical experience, he offers flexible session formats and collaborative care that centers the client’s preferences and goals. Prospective clients can expect a mix of supportive listening, goal-oriented interventions, and attention to individual values as they work toward meaningful change.
Approaches and online care that fit your goals
Matthew uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems. He also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, focusing on empathic listening and collaboration so clients feel heard and supported while they explore values and personal goals. When appropriate, Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques are introduced to teach emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness skills for managing intense emotions and relationship difficulties.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process; the therapist will work with clients to assess needs, preferences, and goals, and adapt techniques over time to find what works best. This means sessions may combine skill-building, reflective exploration, and practical coaching depending on the client’s priorities.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to access consistent care from Florida-based licensed professionals while fitting treatment into work, family, or travel commitments.
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Experience
7+ years
Licensed
Florida, Vermont, Maine
Languages
English