- Flexible pacing
- Practical steps
- Evidence-informed methods
About Matthew
Matthew Mateika is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Florida who helps people facing stress, anxiety, sleep problems, substance use concerns, and relationship or intimacy-related issues. He also supports folks dealing with grief, mood disorders such as depression and bipolar disorder, ADHD, and the strain of parenting or career change. He aims to build a practical, steady working relationship tailored to each person's needs.
He keeps things flexible and meets clients where they are. Sessions move at a pace the client chooses. Matthew focuses on listening first, then picking approaches that fit short- and long-term goals. He emphasizes small, doable steps rather than big, abstract plans.
His background includes work in a university counseling department and serving as the lead clinician in a residential substance abuse program. Those roles brought experience with substance use, addiction, mood disorders, anxiety, and a wide range of life stressors. He draws on that experience when a client’s sleep or daytime functioning is affected.
Matthew uses approaches like client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, emotionally-focused strategies, and motivational interviewing. He discusses options with clients and adapts methods as progress is made. The goal is steady change people can notice in daily life.
He holds a master's degree in clinical mental health counseling and practices in Florida as an LMHC. Sessions are arranged through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and clients schedule according to his availability.
How his approaches guide online work
Matthew uses client-centered therapy to build a trusting working relationship and to help people find their own solutions. This approach focuses on listening, reflecting what matters most, and shaping sessions around a person's priorities.He also uses cognitive behavioral therapy, which looks at the links between thoughts, behaviors, and feelings. CBT offers practical tools for sleep problems, anxiety, mood concerns, and changing patterns that keep problems going.
Emotionally-focused strategies are used to help people understand and shift strong emotions that affect relationships and personal well-being. These techniques can make it easier to talk about intimate concerns, grief, or conflict in ways that lead to clearer choices.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Matthew will talk through options and, together with each client, choose methods that match their goals and preferences. He adapts as people try things and notice what helps.
Confirm current session options before booking, as the therapist's profile does not list specific session formats. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so therapy can slot into a workday or family routine.
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Experience
9+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Matthew address?
He helps with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addiction, anger, sleep difficulties, parenting stress, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, ADHD, and related life changes.
What is his general therapy style?
Matthew takes a flexible, client-centered approach. He listens first and tailors pacing and techniques to each person's goals and comfort level.
What is his clinical background?
He has nine years of counseling experience, including work in a university counseling center and as lead clinician in a residential substance abuse program.
What credentials and region does he practice in?
He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida and holds a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and billing handled?
Session cost varies with location and therapist availability; services use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.