Matthew Sheft , LICSW, LCSW

Matthew Sheft is a licensed therapist working with adults in Florida and Vermont who supports people navigating complex emotional challenges. He holds the credentials LICSW and LCSW, which stand for Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Clinical Social Worker, indicating advanced training in clinical social work and mental health care.

Matthew centers his practice on appreciating each person's unique story and brings particular experience helping with depression, anxiety, stress, and major life transitions. He focuses on fostering self-compassion, strengthening communication skills, and addressing difficulties related to isolation, social anxiety, and personal growth. Whether concerns arise from workplace pressure, relationship dynamics, or questions of personal identity, he offers tailored guidance that aligns with individual needs.

His work emphasizes a compassionate, non-judgmental environment where clients can explore their experiences and build practical strategies for change. Drawing on evidence-based techniques, Matthew helps people increase resilience, deepen self-understanding, and pursue meaningful life changes. His practice spans mood disorders, attachment concerns, life purpose exploration, and empowerment-focused work, and he is committed to walking alongside clients as they work toward greater emotional well-being and growth.

Therapeutic approaches and online care with Matthew Sheft

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, empathetic space where the client leads the conversation and the therapist provides support and reflection. This approach is helpful when someone seeks deeper self-understanding, improved self-esteem, or stronger personal insight.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. It is often used for anxiety, depression, stress management, and practical coping skills development.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) combines acceptance and change strategies to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. It can be useful for intense emotions, relationship challenges, and patterns of impulsive behavior.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Matthew works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they assess what feels most useful and adjust the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexible access to licensed professionals through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, maintain continuity of care during life transitions, and receive ongoing support from wherever the client is located within the therapist's service area.