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Matthew Pearce

Calm, practical support for life transitions

LCSW Florida

Experience
6 years in practice
Focus areas
Family, Trauma and abuse, Parenting
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Matthew

Matthew Pearce is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida who focuses on helping people manage family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, self-esteem concerns, anxiety, depression, stress, addictions, anger, relationship difficulties, and coping with life changes.

Background and approach

He brings six years of direct therapy experience supported by broader social work background, and he integrates proven clinical approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), EMDR, DBT, mindfulness techniques, and client-centered methods to tailor care to each person's needs.

His style centers on collaboration and on recognizing each client as the expert on their own life, building on strengths to chart forward movement. Matthew has worked with parents on discipline strategies and with young adults on planning future goals and creating life maps, and he uses motivational interviewing and solution-focused elements to support practical change.

He aims to combine structured skill-building with empathic listening so clients gain tools for immediate coping and longer-term growth.

Integrating Evidence-Based Approaches in Online Care

Matthew often blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and EMDR with client-centered principles to address both present symptoms and the underlying experiences that contribute to them. CBT focuses on identifying patterns of unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and teaching practical skills for managing anxiety, depression, stress, and relationship difficulties. EMDR offers a structured way to process traumatic memories and reduce their ongoing emotional impact, which can be helpful for trauma and abuse-related concerns.

Choosing the right approach tends to be a collaborative process. Matthew works with clients to explore goals, preferences, and responses to initial techniques, adjusting the mix of methods so the work fits each person's needs and pace. That collaborative stance helps shape a treatment plan that emphasizes both short-term coping and longer-term change.

Online formats here include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which allow flexibility around work, family, and location. These options make it possible to receive consistent support without rearranging daily life, and they let clients practice skills and stay connected between real-time sessions.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist address?
He supports people facing family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting difficulties, self-esteem problems, depression, anxiety, stress, addictions, relationship and anger issues, and coping with life changes.
What is Matthew Pearce's therapeutic style?
His approach is collaborative and strengths-based, combining empathic, client-centered listening with structured techniques to help people develop coping strategies and practical plans.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has six years of direct therapy experience and additional background in social work that informs his clinical perspective.
What credentials and location are listed for this clinician?
He is an LCSW licensed in Florida with licence number FL LCSW SW20162 and practices from Florida.
Which languages does he offer therapy in and are international clients accepted?
He provides services in English and is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available for working together?
Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different communication preferences.
How are costs and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are required to begin therapy with him?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Family conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesAnger managementCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English