- Focus on thoughts
- Practical habit work
- Values-based care
About Matthew
Matthew Federici is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) based in Florida. He works with adults and young people who are overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, or major life changes. He focuses on clear, practical steps to help clients notice unhelpful thoughts and change everyday habits that get in the way of functioning and wellbeing.
His approach combines several evidence-informed styles. He uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients change the relationship they have with difficult thoughts and build new behavior patterns. He also draws on Attachment-Based and Client-Centered approaches to strengthen emotional awareness and listening in the therapy room.
Matthew has about 10 years of counseling experience in general mental health and substance use settings. That background includes work with grief, trauma-related concerns, impulse-control issues, chronic illness, and caregiver stress. He brings that experience into focused, step-by-step work rather than abstract theory.
Sessions are described in plain language and aim to be collaborative. He often uses motivational interviewing style questions to clarify values and goals, and practical exercises to practice new habits between sessions. Matthew’s faith perspective is part of his identity and may inform how he talks with clients when relevant.
Therapy begins with a short intake and goal-setting conversation. Prospective clients should confirm current session options and scheduling details when they start the booking process.
His approach combines several evidence-informed styles. He uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients change the relationship they have with difficult thoughts and build new behavior patterns. He also draws on Attachment-Based and Client-Centered approaches to strengthen emotional awareness and listening in the therapy room.
Matthew has about 10 years of counseling experience in general mental health and substance use settings. That background includes work with grief, trauma-related concerns, impulse-control issues, chronic illness, and caregiver stress. He brings that experience into focused, step-by-step work rather than abstract theory.
Sessions are described in plain language and aim to be collaborative. He often uses motivational interviewing style questions to clarify values and goals, and practical exercises to practice new habits between sessions. Matthew’s faith perspective is part of his identity and may inform how he talks with clients when relevant.
Therapy begins with a short intake and goal-setting conversation. Prospective clients should confirm current session options and scheduling details when they start the booking process.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
How his approaches shape online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and choose actions that match their values rather than getting stuck trying to eliminate feelings. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing new behaviors to change how daily life feels. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and habit change.Finding the right approach is something the therapist works on together with each person. Matthew will talk through what matters to the client, try out techniques, and adjust the plan based on what helps most. The process is collaborative and goal-oriented rather than one-size-fits-all.
Confirm the current session options before booking to know which formats are offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also lets the therapist use worksheets, exercises, and behavioral experiments between meetings so practice can happen in everyday life.
Frequently asked questions
What issues does he address?
He helps people struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, and related concerns such as grief, trauma, sleep and eating issues, and career stress.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a collaborative, down-to-earth style that blends ACT, CBT, DBT skills, attachment-focused listening, and client-centered conversation to set clear goals and practice new habits.
What kind of clinical background does he have?
Matthew has about 10 years of experience working in general mental health and substance use settings with adults and youth.
What credentials and region are listed?
He holds the LMHC credential and practices in Florida as a Florida LMHC.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients book sessions?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions priced and billed?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model 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.