Matthew Mateika, LMHC

Matthew Mateika is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida who brings nine years of clinical experience and a practical, adaptable approach to therapy. He prioritizes building a collaborative relationship that allows treatment to be tailored to each person's pace, needs, and goals. Matthew emphasizes flexibility in how sessions proceed and adapts therapeutic strategies so clients can work toward both short- and long-term changes while feeling supported throughout the process.

His background includes work in a university counseling department and serving as the lead clinician in a residential substance abuse program, roles that have informed his ability to work with diverse age groups and presenting concerns. He has particular experience addressing substance use and addiction, mood disorders such as depression and bipolar disorder, anxiety, and relational difficulties. Beyond these areas, his specialties include stress, anger, self-esteem, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping concerns, parenting and career challenges, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.

Matthew holds a Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and is a Certified Master’s Level Addiction Professional (MCAP). He frames therapy as a partnership, combining evidence-based methods with client-centered care to help people navigate life changes, improve relationships, and develop practical coping skills.

Therapeutic approaches for online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on meeting people where they are, creating a respectful, empathetic environment in which clients set the pace and priorities of work; this approach is helpful for building self-awareness, confidence, and motivation for change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) centers on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors with concrete strategies and skill-building, making it effective for anxiety, depression, and managing stress. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) explores emotional patterns and attachment needs to improve connection and communication in relationships, which can support couples and individuals working through intimacy-related concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Matthew works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. He adapts techniques over time so therapy evolves with progress and changing priorities.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call or phone and can include live chat or text-based messaging when appropriate. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and access licensed professionals from home or work, while still receiving focused, goal-oriented care.