Matthew Sheft, LICSW, LCSW
Therapist guiding growth through life transitions
- Anxiety and mood support
- Trauma and relationship work
- Flexible online sessions
About Matthew Sheft
Matthew Sheft, LICSW, LCSW, is a licensed therapist who works with people facing complicated emotional challenges and life changes. He brings a steady, empathic presence to sessions and focuses on understanding each person’s individual story while offering practical tools to navigate anxiety, depression, stress, and transitions. LICSW indicates a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and LCSW stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker - both credentials that reflect advanced training in clinical social work and direct therapeutic practice.
Matthew emphasizes a compassionate, nonjudgmental environment where clients can explore identity questions, relationship dynamics, workplace stress, and experiences of isolation or social anxiety. He helps clients build self-compassion, strengthen communication skills, and identify concrete strategies for personal growth and greater resilience. His work draws on evidence-based methods to support improvements in mood, attachment patterns, and overall self-understanding.
Whether the focus is improving day-to-day coping, addressing past trauma, or pursuing a clearer sense of purpose, Matthew tailors his guidance to each person’s needs. He aims to walk alongside clients through change, helping them develop sustainable ways to manage challenges and move toward meaningful, practical progress.
Matthew emphasizes a compassionate, nonjudgmental environment where clients can explore identity questions, relationship dynamics, workplace stress, and experiences of isolation or social anxiety. He helps clients build self-compassion, strengthen communication skills, and identify concrete strategies for personal growth and greater resilience. His work draws on evidence-based methods to support improvements in mood, attachment patterns, and overall self-understanding.
Whether the focus is improving day-to-day coping, addressing past trauma, or pursuing a clearer sense of purpose, Matthew tailors his guidance to each person’s needs. He aims to walk alongside clients through change, helping them develop sustainable ways to manage challenges and move toward meaningful, practical progress.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCancerCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Matthew Sheft have?
Matthew Sheft has 7 years of experience.
Is Matthew Sheft a licensed therapist?
Yes. He holds the credentials LICSW and LCSW. License details are VT LICSW 089.0136019 and FL LCSW sw19119.
In which languages does Matthew Sheft provide therapy?
Therapy is provided in English.
Where is Matthew Sheft located?
He is located in Florida.
How can I work with Matthew Sheft as my therapist?
You can work with Matthew Sheft through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Matthew Sheft work with international clients?
Matthew Sheft does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Matthew Sheft cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic approaches for online growth and support
Matthew blends client-centered therapy with cognitive behavioral therapy to help clients explore their values and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Client-centered therapy focuses on creating an accepting, empathetic space where the client’s experience guides the work and fosters self-awareness and personal growth. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, teaches practical skills to identify and reframe thoughts that contribute to anxiety, depression, and stress.He also integrates elements of dialectical behavior therapy when emotion regulation, distress tolerance, or interpersonal effectiveness are priorities - DBT offers concrete tools for managing intense emotions and improving relationships. Together these approaches allow for a flexible, collaborative process in which the therapist and client decide which strategies best fit the client’s goals and preferences.
Online therapy makes it easier to access licensed professionals through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options provide added flexibility for scheduling, support between sessions, and the ability to engage in therapy from home or other convenient locations, while retaining the same therapeutic principles and collaborative planning used in traditional care.