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Matthew Federici

Practical, evidence-informed therapy for everyday struggles

LMHC Florida

Experience
10 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English

About Matthew

Matthew Federici brings a decade of clinical experience to adults seeking practical, evidence-informed support for a wide range of concerns. He works with people experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, mood concerns such as bipolar disorder, and behavior or impulse-control challenges.

Background and approach

His work also addresses sleep and eating issues, caregiving stress, chronic illness and pain, ADHD, and other life transitions. Matthew draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based approaches, Client-Centered techniques, and elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy to tailor care to each person's goals.

He integrates motivational interviewing and humanistic perspectives to help clients build insight, practical skills, and values-driven action. Matthew is a licensed mental health counselor (FL LMHC MH17083) practicing in Florida and offers services in English.

His practice combines goal-focused interventions with a collaborative stance that aims to help clients develop coping strategies, improve communication, and manage symptoms that interfere with daily life. People who want a therapist experienced across both general mental health and substance use settings will find a clinician versed in multiple modalities and attentive to individualized treatment planning.

Approach-driven care delivered online

Matthew commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and develop practical strategies for managing symptoms such as anxiety, depression, and problematic coping. He also incorporates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which focuses on clarifying values, increasing psychological flexibility, and taking meaningful action even when difficult feelings are present. Attachment-Based Therapy is used when relationship patterns and early bonds are central to a client's concerns, helping to explore relational needs and improve interpersonal functioning.

Determining the right blend of approaches is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to clarify goals, try methods that fit their preferences, and adjust techniques as progress unfolds. Clients are encouraged to experiment with skills and return with feedback so the plan stays aligned with their needs.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different schedules and communication styles. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, fit sessions into busy lives, and access support from Florida without travel constraints.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Matthew address?
He works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy-related problems, bipolar disorder, sleep and eating difficulties, ADHD, caregiver stress, and chronic illness among others.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
The approach blends cognitive behavioral techniques with acceptance and commitment therapy, attachment-based work, client-centered methods, and elements of dialectical behavior therapy to combine practical skill building with exploration of values and relationships.
What training and experience does he have?
Matthew has worked in professional counseling since 2016 and has experience in both general mental health and substance use settings, bringing ten years of clinical practice to his work.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is a Florida licensed mental health counselor with the credential FL LMHC MH17083 and provides services from Florida.
Can non-English speakers work with him?
Sessions are offered in English; he does not list other languages for clinical services.
Does he accept clients from other countries?
International clients are not currently accepted; his practice serves clients within the stated regional limits.
What formats are available for sessions?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide multiple options for engagement and continuity of care.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and services use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time; prospective clients begin by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a brief matching questionnaire to schedule based on availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesAnger managementSelf esteem

Also works with

Family conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyImago Relationship TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English