- Addictions and trauma
- Mood and stress
- Practical coping skills
About Matteo
Matteo Capaccio is a licensed clinical social worker in New York with 24 years of experience. He helps people who are dealing with addiction, trauma, grief, bipolar disorder, anxiety, depression, and stress. He aims to make the first step easier by offering steady support and clear guidance.
Matteo creates a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can talk about painful feelings and confusing thoughts. He focuses on listening carefully and helping people name what matters to them. Sessions are practical and grounded, with attention to immediate problems and longer-term patterns.
He uses a mix of approaches to match each person’s needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to spot unhelpful thoughts and try small behavior changes. Client-centered work keeps the person’s goals at the center of the conversation. Motivational interviewing helps when someone feels stuck about change.
Over two decades of practice have included work with people facing complex life challenges like caregiving stress, chronic illness, and career strain. Matteo pays attention to how past experiences shape present reactions and habits. He helps people build clearer routines and better ways of coping.
People who come to him often want practical strategies to manage mood, sleep, anger, or attention concerns alongside space to process loss or trauma. He invites anyone considering therapy to take the next step and see whether his style feels like a good match.
Matteo creates a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can talk about painful feelings and confusing thoughts. He focuses on listening carefully and helping people name what matters to them. Sessions are practical and grounded, with attention to immediate problems and longer-term patterns.
He uses a mix of approaches to match each person’s needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to spot unhelpful thoughts and try small behavior changes. Client-centered work keeps the person’s goals at the center of the conversation. Motivational interviewing helps when someone feels stuck about change.
Over two decades of practice have included work with people facing complex life challenges like caregiving stress, chronic illness, and career strain. Matteo pays attention to how past experiences shape present reactions and habits. He helps people build clearer routines and better ways of coping.
People who come to him often want practical strategies to manage mood, sleep, anger, or attention concerns alongside space to process loss or trauma. He invites anyone considering therapy to take the next step and see whether his style feels like a good match.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Stress, AnxietySleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSexual dysfunctionSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
24+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English
How Matteo’s Methods Work Online
Matteo draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy in clear, practical ways. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce symptoms like anxiety, sleep problems, and low mood. Client-centered work centers on the person’s experience and goals, so sessions follow what the client wants to address and move at their pace.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Matteo plans treatment collaboratively, checking goals and adjusting techniques as needs change. He will talk with each person about what feels useful and combine methods to fit individual preferences and challenges.
Session formats are not specified in his biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. These practical advantages can help people keep momentum with treatment and try new strategies between meetings.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Matteo commonly address?
He works with people facing addictions, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, bipolar disorder, anxiety, depression, stress, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, and career issues.
What is his general therapeutic style?
The approach is collaborative and person-focused. Sessions combine listening with practical problem-solving and goal-oriented steps.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 24 years of professional work experience in clinical settings and community care.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds an LCSW credential and practices in New York.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs and billing handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.