Matthew Federici, LMHC

Matthew Federici is a licensed mental health counselor with ten years of experience. He provides straightforward, respectful care for adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, and changes in life circumstances. People come to him for help with sleep and eating concerns, grief, anger, and issues around intimacy and self-esteem.

His approach is practical and collaborative. He blends cognitive behavioral ideas with acceptance-oriented practices and attachment-focused work. Sessions emphasize clear goals, skill-building, and noticing what matters most to the client. Matthew also draws on client-centered and dialectical behavior ideas to tailor support to each person’s needs.

Matthew has worked in both general mental health and substance use settings since 2016. That background gives him experience with trauma, impulse-control concerns, caregiving stress, and chronic health challenges. He also supports clients navigating adoption and foster care histories, abandonment, autism-related issues, and blended family stress.

People who want a values-focused path often find his style useful. He helps people notice patterns that cause pain and then practice different ways of responding. Sessions balance practical skills with attention to emotional experience.

Matthew holds a Florida LMHC, which means he is a licensed mental health counselor in Florida. Sessions are offered in English and are arranged through the site’s matching and scheduling process.

How his approaches shape online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on helping people notice their thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and then take action aligned with their values. It can help with anxiety, depression, and life transitions by clarifying what matters and building small steps in that direction. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in relationships and emotional bonds to understand why certain reactions keep repeating; it can be useful for intimacy-related issues, communication problems, and reactions rooted in early relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks down unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and teaches practical skills to shift them, which often helps with anxiety, mood, and many daily struggles.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to identify goals, try techniques, and adjust methods when needed. Clients are invited to give feedback and shape the work so sessions fit their needs and preferences.

Confirm the session formats available before booking so you know how sessions will be delivered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Some people prefer audio-only conversations when bandwidth or focus is a concern, while others like seeing the therapist on video for a face-to-face feel. Talk with the therapist during the matching process about what will work best for your routine and needs.