- Faith-informed approach
- Practical coping skills
- Ten years experience
About Matthew
Matthew Federici is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida. He focuses on helping people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, and major life changes. He also supports those dealing with grief, trauma, self-esteem struggles, and challenges around intimacy and relationships.
Matthew brings ten years of counseling experience with adults and youth in both general mental health and substance use settings. He uses straightforward, conversational work in sessions so people can talk through what’s most pressing and find practical steps forward. He draws on approaches that help people change unhelpful patterns and build better coping skills.
His background includes work with clients facing chronic illness, caregiver strain, ADHD, attachment concerns, and issues tied to adoption or abandonment. He also has experience addressing eating and sleeping problems, career stress, and compassion fatigue. His practice integrates both evidence-based and humanistic methods to match each person’s needs.
Matthew describes his orientation as Christian-based and brings that perspective when it fits a client’s values and goals. In sessions he often blends cognitive behavioral strategies with acceptance-focused and relational approaches to support emotional regulation and clearer communication.
People looking to get started will find a practical, goal-focused style that emphasizes real-life changes. He aims to help clients reduce distress and regain steady routines while honoring each person’s story and values.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts without getting stuck in them and focus on values-based action. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and life changes where someone wants clearer direction and more meaningful choices.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing them through practical behavioral steps. It is often used for anxiety, depression, addiction-related behaviors, and problems with sleep or mood.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to pick methods that fit their goals, values, and day-to-day life. That means trying things, reviewing what helps, and adjusting the plan together rather than imposing a single method.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the available session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people use audio-only or video options depending on comfort and bandwidth. Ask about the specific session types offered when you start the matching process so you can choose what works best for your routine.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Matthew help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, trauma, and related issues such as anger, low self-esteem, and intimacy concerns.
What is his therapy style like?
Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented, combining cognitive behavioral techniques with acceptance and relational approaches to address patterns and behaviors.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has been working in professional counseling since 2016, with experience in general mental health and substance use settings.
What credentials and location should I know about?
He is a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor (FL LMHC) practicing in Florida.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with him from another country?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are provided to clients located in the United States consistent with state licensure.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.