Matthew Sheft, LICSW, LCSW

Matthew Sheft is a licensed social worker who helps people handle anxiety, depression, stress, and major life changes. He is a LICSW and an LCSW and practices in Florida. He focuses on everyday challenges like self-esteem, work stress, and relationship difficulties so people can feel more capable in daily life.

He creates a calm, non-judgmental space for people to talk through what matters to them. Sessions focus on understanding thoughts and everyday habits and finding small changes that make daily life easier. He aims to help clients improve communication, reduce isolation, and build steady routines.

Matthew uses practical, evidence-informed methods to shape the work. He draws on approaches that look at thoughts and behaviors, emotional patterns, and motivational steps to help people move forward. The plan in sessions is tailored to each person’s goals and pace.

Clients can expect clear, down-to-earth conversation and tools they can try between sessions. He usually works with concrete problems like sleep, eating, coping with grief, or workplace burnout. The goal is steady progress rather than quick fixes.

With seven years of experience, Matthew brings steady clinical practice and attention to personal stories. He aims to help people build healthier habits and stronger self-understanding so they can manage daily demands with more confidence.

How therapeutic approaches shape online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the client's lead. It emphasizes empathy and respect so people feel heard, which is helpful for issues like low self-worth and relationship concerns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It provides concrete exercises to change unhelpful thinking and build new daily habits, useful for anxiety, depression, and sleep or eating problems.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, teaches emotion regulation and coping skills for intense feelings and relationship patterns. It offers step-by-step tools to manage distress and improve communication.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences, and will adjust techniques as progress is made.

Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the profile. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins during a lunch break, or remove the time spent traveling to an office. Licensed professionals can use these methods to help people practice new habits between meetings and apply skills directly to day-to-day situations.