Matthew Mateika , LMHC

Matthew Mateika brings nearly a decade of experience as a mental health counselor, emphasizing flexibility and a tailored approach to support each person he works with. He prioritizes building a collaborative relationship that allows therapy to move at an individual’s preferred pace while focusing on both short- and long-term goals. He aims to create a therapeutic partnership that supports steady progress toward improved well-being and greater resilience.

Matthew’s background includes work in a university counseling center and service as the lead clinician in a residential substance abuse program, where he supported a diverse range of people facing challenges such as substance use, depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder. He has experience addressing relationship concerns, grief, trauma, parenting struggles, and a variety of life transitions, and integrates that experience when tailoring treatment to each person’s needs.

He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida (FL LMHC MH15482), holds a Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and is a Certified Master’s Level Addiction Professional (MCAP) - a certification that reflects specialized training in addiction treatment at the master’s level. Matthew uses evidence-informed methods to help people manage stress, cope with change, and work toward meaningful, sustainable change.

Therapeutic Approaches for Effective Online Care

Matthew commonly draws on Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) in his work. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes understanding each person’s experience and building a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship so clients can explore their goals and values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is a practical, skills-based approach that helps people identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, often used for anxiety, depression, and addiction. Emotionally-Focused Therapy focuses on emotions and attachment patterns to improve relationship dynamics and increase emotional awareness, which can be helpful for couples and those facing intimacy-related concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Matthew works collaboratively with people to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made. Licensed professionals and therapists aim to tailor methods so each person receives care that fits their situation.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone conversations, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit busy lives, geographic limitations, or personal comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain consistency in care and to access support from a licensed professional in ways that suit individual routines and needs.