Matthew Federici, LMHC

Matthew Federici is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who helps adults and young people manage anxiety, depression, substance use, grief, and major life changes. He works with common concerns such as stress, anger, self-esteem, relationship and intimacy challenges, sleep and eating issues, and ADHD. He also supports people facing caregiver strain, chronic illness, aging and geriatric issues, and grief related to loss.

Matthew draws from several practical counseling approaches to match a person's needs. He uses cognitive behavioral ideas to spot unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. He brings Acceptance and Commitment Therapy tools to help people accept difficult feelings while pursuing meaningful goals. Attachment-based and client-centered methods guide how he builds trust and focuses on each persons experience.

Sessions are conversational and aim to identify small, doable steps people can use between meetings. Matthew also integrates motivational interviewing when substance use or strong ambivalence is present. He pays attention to both emotional patterns and everyday routines like sleep and work that affect wellbeing.

Matthew has worked in professional counseling since 2016 and has experience in both general mental health and substance use settings. He notes a Christian perspective informs his practice for those who find that relevant.

He practices in Florida and offers therapy in English. Prospective clients should confirm current session formats before booking and follow the sites process to begin.

How specific approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then commit to actions that fit their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing new behaviors to change mood and function. It often helps with anxiety, sleep problems, and mood symptoms.

Choosing an approach is a joint process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has helped in the past. Together they will try methods that suit the person's lifestyle and adjust them over time based on what works.

The original biography does not list which online session formats are used, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It can also let people use phone or lower-bandwidth options when camera use is difficult. Licensed professionals tailor sessions so therapeutic tools like ACT and CBT can be practiced between meetings and applied to everyday challenges.