Matthew Sheft , LICSW, LCSW

Matthew Sheft is a licensed therapist who supports people working through complex emotional challenges and life transitions. He brings a focus on understanding each person's individual story and helps clients address depression, anxiety, stress, and moments of change with practical tools and compassionate guidance. As a practitioner licensed in Florida, Vermont, and Maine, he holds the credentials LICSW and LCSW - both indicate advanced clinical social work training and authorization to provide psychotherapy.

He emphasizes fostering self-love, improving communication, and reducing the isolation that often accompanies social anxiety and personal struggle. Whether concerns arise around workplace stress, relationship patterns, identity, or the search for renewed purpose, he offers tailored support aimed at building resilience and clearer self-understanding. Drawing on established, evidence-informed techniques, he helps clients develop strategies for emotional regulation, stronger relationships, and sustainable personal growth.

Matthew prioritizes a warm, non-judgmental space for exploration and healing, guiding people toward meaningful change while respecting their pace and priorities. He frames therapy as a collaborative journey focused on practical outcomes and deeper insight into the patterns that shape daily life.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Client-centered therapy emphasizes the client as the expert on their own life. Matthew Sheft listens closely, reflects the client’s experience, and supports self-directed growth, which is helpful for issues like identity, self-esteem, and navigating life changes.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns by teaching practical skills for managing thoughts and reactions.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, combines acceptance with skills training in areas like emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. It can be especially useful for intense emotions, relationship difficulties, and impulse-related challenges.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Matthew works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexibility for scheduling and format - sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging let people engage in whatever mode suits their life. This accessibility makes it easier to maintain consistency, integrate tools between sessions, and continue therapeutic work from home or while traveling, all with support from licensed professionals and therapists who guide the process.